Brown Girl in The Ring

This award-winning fantasy published in 1998 was Nalo Hopkinson's debut book, and is among the best dystopian novels of all time. In Brown Girl in the Ring, the wealthy and affluent families have abandoned the city, blocked it with barriers, and allowed it to fall apart. The downtown area has had to relearn ancient practices like farming, bartering, and herb knowledge.

But now, when the wealthy families come back and want a harvest of corpses, they prey on the vulnerable people on the streets. A young lady must expose herself to historical truths, timeless forces, and the sad uncertainty surrounding her grandma and mom because she has nowhere else to turn. She must negotiate with the gods and create new tales.

Brown Girl in the Ring is situated in a decrepit and perilous futuristic Toronto, where the protagonist, Ti-Jeanne guides readers through tons of challenges and intricating tales that occur on her journey to sustain her survival. As dangers keep coming to her and her own family, no one is safe.

Author: Nalo Hopkinson

Year of Release: 1998

Goodreads Score: 3.85 stars (from 5894 reviews)