Black History Meets Fantasy
Sistah Girls, over the summer I made an executive decision to read at least one book outside my comfort zone. The problem? I had no clue what other genres (outside of my favorite ones) I enjoyed reading.
So I began my journey and after starting a few books and stopping, I read the synopsis of The Fallen Fruit, I knew it was the one.
Synopsis:
On a rainy day in May 1964, history professor Cecily Bridge-Davis begins to search for the sixty-five acres of land she inherited from her father’s family. The quest leads her to uncover a dark secret: In every generation, one offspring from each Bridge family unit vanishes—and is mysteriously whisked back in time. Rules have been established that must be followed to prevent dire consequences:
Never interfere with past events.
Always carry your free Negro papers.
Search for the survival family packs in the orchard and surrounding forest. The ribbon on the pack designates the decade the pack was made to orient you in time.
Do not speak to strangers unless absolutely necessary. Read the full synopsis HERE.
Shawntelle Madison is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she’s written over 15 Science fiction, fantasy, and romance titles.
The Fallen Fruit is one of those books that will keep your eyes glued until the final page. Once you’re done reading, you will have questions and even wonder if you were in any of the character’s shoes what you would have done.
I got the chance to speak to Madison, we discussed how she came up with such an amazing storyline. I also found out that she is the queen of career pivots and took some notes myself. Check out the interview below and make sure you share it with another Sistah Girl.
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