The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett is a critically acclaimed novel that follows the lives of twin sisters, Desiree and Stella Vignes, who grow up in a small, Southern Black community. At age sixteen, they run away together, but their paths diverge drastically when Stella decides to pass as white, cutting all ties with her past. The story spans decades and explores themes of identity, race, family, and the lasting influence of the past, as the twins’ choices shape the lives of the next generation.

Author

Britt Bennett