The story is based on the true story of Anita Hemmings, who was born a Negro with fist coloured skin and was able to pass as a white person.
She used her fair skin colouring to enrol in the elite
“Vassal” college that only accepted white students. She was an excellent student and graduated with honours, something which would have been impossible for her as a Negro.
I love how the author has told Anita’s story in great detail, we see how difficult it was for Anita, how she became ostracised after her truth was revealed and the many sacrifices she made just to receive an education
Thankyou to Simon & Shusher Publishing and also Better Reading for providing me with this Advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
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