Ours

Set in the mid-1800s, this novel follows Saint, a conjure woman committed to eradicating slavery through powerful magic and purposeful violence as she creates a secret town called Ours for those she frees. Surrounded by an invisible barrier, the town becomes a safe haven where its residents form close bonds and rebuild their lives away from oppression. The story takes a intriguing turn with the arrival of two mysterious strangers, whose connection to Saint threatens to challenge everything she has built—raising questions about community, salvation, and the enduring impact of the past.