Saving Ruby King: A Novel

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Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2020 by Ms. Magazine, USA Today Book Riot, The Rumpus, Library Journal, PureWow, The Every Girl, Parade and more.

“Forever and to the end. That’s what they say instead of I love you.”

When Ruby King’s mother is found murdered in their home in Chicago’s South Side, the police dismiss it as another act of violence in a black neighborhood. But for Ruby, it’s a devastating loss that leaves her on her own with her violent father. While she receives many condolences, her best friend, Layla, is the only one who understands how this puts Ruby in jeopardy.

Their closeness is tested when Layla’s father, the pastor of their church, demands that Layla stay away. But what is the price for turning a blind eye? In a relentless quest to save Ruby, Layla uncovers the murky loyalties and dangerous secrets that have bound their families together for generations. Only by facing this legacy of trauma head-on will Ruby be able to break free.

An unforgettable debut novel, Saving Ruby King is a powerful testament that history doesn’t determine the present and the bonds of friendship can forever shape the future.

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An epic, enthralling story set in the South Side of Chicago of a young woman determined to protect her best friend. A young mother finds refuge and friendship at a boarding house in Memphis, during the racially divided 1960s.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Park Row; Original edition (June 16, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0778305090
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0778305095
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.21 x 0.98 x 9.26 inches

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Customers find the story surprising, poignant, and thought-provoking. They describe the book as an amazing, joyous read that reveals views and explorations of dysfunction. Readers also praise the characters as rich tapestries and the imagery as stunning and well-thought-out.

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