Jade Is a Twisted Green

Queenie and Honey Girl is a queer Black identity, love, passion, chosen family, and rediscovering life's pleasures after loss coming-of-age story. Jade Brown, a 24-year-old first-generation Jamaican woman living in Toronto, seeks solace in lovers and friends after the mysterious death of her twin sister. She grapples with grief and investigates life's paradoxes, holding tight to old friends and her ex-girlfriend. On her journey to turning 25, she reclaims her self and fully comes into her own as a young Black woman and writer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd

For readers of Queenie and Honey Girl, a captivating coming-of-age story that delves into the complexities of queer Black identity, love, passion, chosen family, and the profound journey of rediscovering life's joys after experiencing loss.

Meet Jade Brown, a twenty-four-year-old first-generation Jamaican woman residing in the vibrant city of Toronto. Faced with the unthinkable tragedy of losing her twin sister, Jade embarks on a profound quest to pick up the shattered pieces of her life and discover her true self.

In the wake of her grief, Jade finds solace in the love and support of her lovers and friends, embarking on a series of hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures. Through these experiences, she grapples with the profound paradoxes of life, holding onto dear old friends and her ex-girlfriend as lifelines connecting her past and present.

As Jade embarks on her journey to turn twenty-five, she finally realizes that she belongs solely to herself. With unwavering determination, she sets out to reclaim the essence of her being, navigating through a series of whirlwind love affairs, vibrant parties, and unforgettable trips abroad.

Along the way, Jade gradually sheds the weight of her trauma, fully embracing her identity as a young Black woman and writer. A RARE MACHINES BOOK is a testament to the power of resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative journey of coming into one's own.

ISBN-13: 9781459748606