Hey, Brown Girl, Janay Harden
Hey, Brown Girl, Janay Harden
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Hey, Brown Girl
A Novel

Author: Janay Harden

Narrator: Xenia Willacey, VonDexter Montegut II

Unabridged: 6 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Janay Harden

Published: 03/16/2023


Synopsis

17-year-old Raven Jamison, and her three best friends, Nia, Jasmine, and Trinity, make up The Brown Girls Club. The girls spend long and carefree days in their bayou town of Lake Lacroix, nestled behind the big city of New Orleans.
A dinner time knock at the door abruptly changes everything.
When child protective services descend on their doorstep dropping off her younger cousin Carter, Raven is suddenly thrust into a brand new reality. Generational ties that affected the entire family for decades soon resurface. Carter’s presence rips at the Jamison household, and his aggressive and shocking behaviors may prove too much to handle for this seemingly picture perfect family. Raven, her family and friends must work together to overcome their shared pain and help Carter find his voice before it’s too late.
Hey, Brown Girl is a compelling and thought-provoking young adult novel about struggle, forgiveness and hope. When this Melanin rich family finds strength in their shared bonds, it’s undeniable proof… love conquers all.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Colleen on February 22, 2021

I had the honor to read this book in advance. Let tell you this book was powerful. There are so many issues that black family's don't address. And this book told the story about a family who has issues and was able to heal from past hurts. This book is a true light in the black family.......more

Goodreads review by Monique on February 27, 2021

Thank you to the author, Janay Harden for providing a copy of her book for my review. I am giving Hey, Brown Girl a 3.5 stars. Let me start by saying YA fiction is my JAM!! I love a good young adult fiction book and when there is black girl magic, sign me up. 3 things I loved 1. Raven Jamison had a co......more

Goodreads review by Nadia on April 07, 2021

. HEY BROWN GIRL - Janay Harden I am Raven. Raven is me. I absolutely connected, identified, and absorbed these characters that @authorjanay has written. The undeniable rawness of this story, the trauma, and need to push through - was like looking in a mirror,oddly familiar. Generational secrets mean......more

Goodreads review by IslandGirl on March 16, 2021

Hey Brown Girl is Janay Harden’s debut YA novel, centered around Raven Jamison as she navigates some pretty heavy events. Throw in the typical teenage angst and here is a story that will keep you intrigued for many hours. Issues like race relations, abandonment and alcohol addiction are just some of......more

Goodreads review by Dréya on August 17, 2023

Amazing! This book sucked me in. Its a story about Raven who is raised by her parents in a solid and positive home environment. Her father, Khalil, sister, Cocina, has a history of battling with drugs and unfortunately her son, Carter, is removed from her and brought to Khalil. Carter is dealing wit......more