Author: nicoledennisbenn

Leaving her daughter behind in Jamaica, Patsy moves to New York with dreams of independence — and is confronted by the harsh reality of life as an undocumented immigrant. “Sumptuous… A knowing, at times painfully funny novel” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

An NPR Best Book and New York Times Notable Book of 2016: In a Jamaican village, Margot sacrifices her own dreams to protect her younger sister — until a threat from outside their community changes their lives. “One of the most stunningly beautiful novels in recent years… It feels like a miracle” (NPR).