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Title The Blueprint Author Rae Giana Rashad Call Number N/A Location Other Rating Highly Recommended Book Review Margaret Atwood meets Honorée Fanonne Jeffers in this debut novel, with an unexpected storyline. Solenne is a young Black woman "living" (enslaved) in a system where life "choices" are determined by an algorithm, particularly for Black men and women. This novel travels back in time to draw parallels between Solenne's life and that of her enslaved ancestor, Henriette. The themes focus on systemic oppression, bodily autonomy, predatory relationships, and generational trauma. Submitted By Caylin Schmenk Department or Major Leatherby Libraries Status Staff Chapman Email schmenk@chapman.edu