The House of Eve - Sadeqa Johnson

The House of Eve

By Sadeqa Johnson

  • Release Date: 2023-02-07
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 550 Ratings

Description

“Amazing…I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book.” —Reese Witherspoon

“A triumph of historical fiction” (The Washington Post), an instant New York Times bestseller, and a Reese’s Book Club pick, set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.

1950s Philadelphia: fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright.

Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC’s elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don’t let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William’s family and grant her the life she’s been searching for. But having a baby—and fitting in—is easier said than done.

With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives.

Reviews

  • My kind of

    4
    By Kiya F.
    History and drama what more could you want
  • Couldn’t put this book down.

    5
    By Prudence702
    Stayed up all night reading this.
  • Didn’t want it to end…

    5
    By Fashion1st
    I was so drawn into both characters lives from start to finish. I loved the way each story was separate, yet pulled together. Wonderfully written and one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. We need more African-American fiction like this!
  • Beautiful

    4
    By Eminem rocks 8mile
    Beautifully told story we all needed to hear. Didn’t want it to end and wanted to know more about their lives going forward.
  • Second book please!!!!

    5
    By JoJoWalker1026
    Great story! Even better ending. Hope there is a sequel!!
  • A MUST READ!!!

    5
    By Nanny__99
    This book was an AMAZING read. I have been so entranced with it in the past week. I’ve also learned some things about black history that I was not aware of before. I love even more that this isn’t just a fictional story, but a story that has some deeply rooted truths about the ugliness, racism, and sexism that took place in the 20th century. I would HIGHLY recommend this read. I promise once you begin, you’ll never be able to put it down.
  • Great Read

    5
    By Grateful524
    Really enjoyed this book.
  • Amazing

    5
    By blake7770
    Page turner. Easily a favorite
  • Such a quick read

    5
    By skmas12873
    Didn't want to put it down