Kindred by Octavia Butler

This is a powerful blend of historical fiction and science fiction. The novel follows Dana, a young Black woman in 1976 California, who is mysteriously pulled back through time to a Maryland plantation in the early 1800s. There, she must ensure the survival of her ancestor while confronting the brutal realities of slavery. Through Dana’s journey, Butler explores themes of power, survival, family, and the deep scars of America’s past.