Meet Aminata, a 20 year old slave, who was taken from the only family she's ever known. Set in antebellum Louisiana, follow her along her journey of self discovery and self awareness. Under Ma Dear's ever watchful eye, what will happen once she meets Master Jean's newest prized possession, Marceil? *WARNING: THIS STORY WILL HAVE STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IF THAT BOTHERS YOU THIS WILL NOT BE FOR YOU*

🏆🥇🏅Winner of the 2019 ANGIE THOMAS O.V.O.S AWARD🏆🥇🏅 A personal favorite by the judges and described as a story that "touches your soul and teaches you a lesson, makes you think." Follow 17 year old Nyla Baedee through her journey of self love, self confidence, and self discovery, as she finally learns to love the skin she's in. Book cover by me Copyright © 2016 Kira Melvin All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. I do not own any of the pictures used in this publication. Started: 10/10/16 Ended: 11/09/17