Transcendent Kingdom

Be warned, Transcendent Kingdom is a really sad (but thoughtful) novel. It’s a difficult story to describe as it depicts the rawest emotions with such a calm beauty.

We’re following a family who immigrated from a small town in Ghana to Alabama and struggles to adjust. Through Gifty’s journaling process (the youngest of the family), we discover a woman trying to survive the grief of a brother lost to addiction and a mother trapped in depression while pursuing her ambitions.

This book bravely questions faith, religion, mental health, grief, racism, and so much more. It was pure and heartbreaking, intense and honest. The writing sucks you in immediately being so vivid and raw. The characters were so well crafted, they truly felt real and genuine.
If you’re looking for a novel where trauma meets resilience and strength, this one is for you !