"Asim delivers a fresh, sweeping, must-read tale."
--New York Times "I'm a sucker for stories that place love between Black people at the center of settings where, traditionally, Black love was thought impossible or unimaginable. I'm particularly drawn to books that re-examine that dreadful period in American history that we think we already know everything about -- antebellum slavery -- to reveal the layers, testimonies, and nuances that had previously been ignored. And to have this all drawn magnificently by the brilliant Jabari Asim makes this an absolute must-read for me." --Robert Jones Jr., Entertainment Weekly (most anticipated books of 2022)
"[M]ajestic...Asim demonstrates all a novel can be: soaring and grounded, personal and epic, thrilling and quiet. A wonder-filled novel about the power of words and stories to bring hope to the most difficult situations." --Kirkus (starred review)
"A mesmerizing touch of magical realism... As the enslaved embark on a soaring adventure in pursuit of freedom, a gripping and satisfying crescendo caps this lyrical story." --Booklist (starred review)
"Asim delivers a searing and redemptive story of slavery and survival...At once intimate and majestic, the prose marries a gripping narrative with an unforgettable exploration of the power of stories, language, and hope. With a bold vision, Asim demonstrates his remarkable gifts." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Exceptional. A splendid addition to the library of fiction on American slavery, which--given the centuries it existed--is not as large as it could be. Skillfully wielding a number of literary tools, including a grand way with language, Asim reveals the slaves' everyday world away from the lash and brutality: the loves, the laughter, the age-old tussles with life. Yonder builds a permanent place in a reader's mind. Asim is to be applauded." --Edward P. Jones, author of The Known World
"Jabari Asim's masterful Yonder has no doubt set our Ancestors to dancing and rejoicing. A compelling and dazzling storyteller, Asim beautifully captures the depth of their bonds, intellect, and unwavering commitment to each other, honoring the fullness of their humanity against the backdrop of enslavement. This novel made me shout, cry, laugh, and, most of all, believe." --Deesha Philyaw, author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
"The magic of Yonder is the hope and love and devotion that shine from its pages despite the darkness and brutality that surround its loving, beloved characters. Asim's story is utterly absorbing. His people have wings; let them transport you." --Margot Livesey, New York Times bestselling author of The Flight of Gemma Hardy
"Brilliant! A fresh telling of a story we think we already know, Yonder is wholly engrossing and expertly executed. With beautiful language laced with raw honesty, Jabari Asim has written a novel that I know will forever impact the way I think of the merciless nature of slavery and the enduring power of love." --Sadeqa Johnson, internationally bestselling author of Yellow Wife
