Yonder

Set in the mid-19th century, this gripping novel follows a group of enslaved Black individuals known as the Stolen at Placid Hall plantation. Under the cruel oversight of their eccentric owner, Cannonball Greene, Cato and William navigate the harsh realities of their existence, while forming deep bonds with Margaret, Little Zander, Milton, and Pandora. Their lives are upended when a mysterious minister inspires thoughts of independence and the right to love freely, prompting them to question their trust in others and their own desires for freedom. Jabari Asim’s powerful narrative explores themes of intimacy and longing amidst a backdrop of oppression, inviting reflection on the legacy of America’s past.