First published 2016
In 1969 Kentucky, Nameless Coe distributes her handmade paper fortune-tellers to the townsfolk, imagining a life beyond the prejudice and hardship faced by her African-American neighbor. As Nameless navigates the complexities of friendship and the social divides of the era, her delicate paper creations become a medium for exploring the hidden lives and dreams of those around her. With vivid, evocative prose, this poignant story celebrates the power of creativity to transcend the limitations of one's circumstances.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, african-american, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical
Tropes: found-family, social-commentary
Setting: Kentucky
Period: 1865-
278 pages · Paperback · Kensington