The Blueprint

In "The Blueprint," Rae Giana Rashad presents a gripping narrative set in an alternate United States, where a young Black woman named Solenne Bonet navigates a society governed by an oppressive algorithm that dictates personal choices. As she finds solace in chronicling the life of her ancestor Henriette, an enslaved concubine, Solenne becomes ensnared in a dangerous liaison with a powerful white official, prompting her to confront the harsh realities of misogyny and racism. With dual timelines interwoven, the novel delves into themes of bodily autonomy and power, reflecting on the generational scars of womanhood and the struggle for agency in an unjust world.