The Fountain: A Novel Leila Mottley racism is a powerful system

racism is a powerful system that creates false hierarchies of human value

but that’s only possible if he and Casey can come to some kind of peace with each other

Until a videotape arrives in the mail

" ―Chris Whitaker

and honesty—Brown manages to bestow upon even the most public of subjects the most intimate and personal stakes

The Fountain: A Novel Leila Mottley racism is a powerful systemCasey Scieszkas debut novel is absolutely delicious, like Tuck Everlasting for grown ups. The premise is so goodan immortal womans search for the fountain of youththat the writing, crisp and funny, feels like an extra treat. An excellent debut.Emma Straub, bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow "A small town mystery with a dash of historical fiction and romance, this book is perfect for readers of V. E. Schwabs The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.