Let Us Descend tells the heartbreaking story of Annis, a young, enslaved woman who is sold by her white father. Annis is an unforgettable character whose inner and physical journey illuminates the many evils of slavery while also revealing how deeply rooted our love for one another can be. Ward uses a lot of magical realism throughout this novel, and there were scenes when it didn't work for me and left me unsure of what was happening. Despite that, Let Us Descend is a powerful book I'm sure will become a classic.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book.