“Stunning. … Family is at the core of Remembrance, the breathtaking debut novel by Rita Woods.” —The Boston Globe

“An ambitious, absorbing novel. … Woods creates memorable characters in all four settings, each with a distinct purpose that helps make the impossible relatable. Remembrance is a well-researched, epic historical fantasy.” — NPR

“Woods’ writing is assured, the historical settings vivid, and her characters fully realized. Hand this to fans of Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing and Octavia Butler’s Kindred, who will appreciate this complex, genre-blending debut.” —Booklist

“Fine attention to sensory details and brutal honesty concerning the horrors of slavery and racial relations over more than two centuries of American history make this a standout.” —Publishers Weekly

“The novel’s originality makes it worth reading.” —Kirkus Reviews