Perfect for fans of The Sun Is Also a Star and Blackout, this YA
novel from Debbie Rigaud is a celebration of Haitian and Caribbean
culture, and a story of first love, vodou, and finding yourself, all set
against the backdrop of the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn.
Cicely Destin lives for the West Indian Day Parade, the joyous
celebration of Caribbean culture that takes over the streets of her
neighborhood. She loves waving the Haitian flag, sampling delicious
foods, and cheering for the floats. And this year? She'll get to hang
with her stylish aunt, an influencer known for dabbling in Haitian
Vodou.
And maybe spot her dreamy crush, Kwame, in the crowd.
But fate has other ideas. Before the parade, a rogue, mischievous spirit
seems to take possession of Cicely's aunt during a spiritual reading.
Cicely hardly knows anything about Vodou, or how to get someone
un-possessed. But it's up to her to set things right--and the clock is
ticking. She'll have to enlist the help of her quick-thinking best
friend, Renee, and, as luck would have it...Kwame.
Cicely, her friends, and the reckless spirit who is now their charge set
off on a thrilling scavenger hunt to gather the ceremonial items they
need. And along the way, will Cicely discover surprising powers of her
on?
Bestselling author Debbie Rigaud infuses this novel with sparkling wit,
romance, and nuance that will keep readers riveted and enchanted.
