Louise Lovie Lloyd is my kind of heroine: flawed; heart in the right place; knows what's right and is willing to do what it takes to rectify a problem! Dead Dead Girls is a wonderful debut novel from Nekesa Afia and I hope she has a long career ahead of her. Aside from a few clunky transitions, this is a fascinating mystery/thriller set in 1926 Harlem. The sad, statement is that although this novel takes place 100 years ago, if the author had set it in present time, she wouldn't have to change any major plot points. If you're looking for a new heroine and a new voice Afia's novel is it!
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