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The Keeper
The Keeper | Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes
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A young Black girl finds herself trapped between desperation and her family's dark history in this horror graphic novel Aisha has suffered a devastating loss. Her parents were killed in a car crash and now she must move to decrepit and derelict Detroit to live with her ailing grandmother. However, shortly after moving in, Aisha's grandmother's health rapidly deteriorates. With her dying breath, she summons the dark spirit that has protected their family for generations to watch over Aisha. At first it seems that this spirit, whom Aisha refers to as the Keeper, is truly doing as her grandmother asked, caring for Aisha and keeping her safe; however, it soon becomes clear that this being can only sustain itself by stealing life from others. As the Keeper begins to prey on the apartment building's other residents, Aisha and her friends must come together to destroy it . . . or die trying. Written by masters of horror Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes and illustrated by Marco Finnegan, The Keeper reflects on the horror Black Americans face every day, while still staying true to the genre.
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MillennialP1nk
The Keeper | Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes
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I enjoyed this book, my first from Tananarive Due. It was spooky while also dealing with heavier themes of death, grief, the foster care system, and overall the experience of being Black in America. You really can‘t help but feel for Aisha since she‘s so young and has lost so much. Maybe we all need a lil dark entity to take care of us every once in awhile 😭 #DeweysApril2024 #readathon #GraphicNovel #Horror #TananariveDue

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elizabethlk
The Keeper | Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes
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This is a great little horror graphic novel that deals with grief, family, friendship, and intergenerational trauma, all with compelling characters, stylish art, interesting lore, and a great spooky atmosphere. I only wish it had been longer. Definitely recommended!

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booklover3258
The Keeper | Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes
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My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/SvnsDueepnw

Enjoy!