After being convinced to leave her plantation and slavery by a new arrival, Cora begin her journey on the actual Underground Railroad, a system of underground tunnels and trains with real conductors.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
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Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar
Fantasy, 435 pages, published in 2020 After half-human half-star Sheetal burns her father with her powers, she must go visit her mother's world in the sky to find a cure. Along the way, she gets embroiled in family drama and a competition. Spoiler Free Review: ★★ Content Warnings: parental abandonment, parent in the hospital This [...]
The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
Set in Atlanta in the 1890's, Jo Kuan is working as a maid for a cruel mistress when she sees an opportunity to help the newspaper company that has unknowingly helped her. She becomes Miss Sweetie, an anonymous (and presumed white) advice column writer, but her secret is always under threat of being exposed.
The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu
Nannerl Mozart's greatest dream is to be remembered for her musical talents, but when it becomes clear that her younger brother, Wolfgang, is also quite talented, thus there is no need for her, she makes a wish to a prince from another world.
The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee
Hyeonseo Lee escaped from North Korea by herself when she was just 17 and was cut of from her family for many years as she was forced to survive in China, a country that could deport her back to North Korea at any time, where she would be killed for her escape.
The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
After walking out on the man her parents set her up with, Liya discovers that he is the lawyer sent to save her company. They do not want to be working together, but they realize that they might not hate each other as much as they thought they did.
Empire of Sand (The Books of Ambha #1) by Tasha Suri
After keeping part of her identity hidden for her whole life, Mehr's abilities become known the Emperor. Because of this and in order to keep her family safe, she enters into an arranged marriage with a mystic and has to join them in their plans.
Wingspan (Wingbound #3) by Heather Trim
After finally return home, Ledger and his friends discover that the men of their village have been taken as prisoners, and embark on a quest to get them back.
Midnight Sun (Twilight #5) by Stephenie Meyer
Twilight told from Edward's perspective.
The Goose Girl (The Books of Bayern #1) by Shannon Hale
After having her travelling companions turn on her and take her place, Princess Ani is stuck alone in a new country where she was supposed to marry the prince.
