Yellow Wife: A Novel

Called "simply enchanting" by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Wingate, this harrowing story follows an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in the most infamous slave jail in Virginia.

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Published Dec 28, 2021

288 pages

Average rating: 8.46

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Readers say *Yellow Wife* by Sadeqa Johnson is a powerful, emotionally intense historical novel praised for its vivid settings, including rarely portr...

TheBookishOne

Dec 27, 2025

10/10 stars

Absolutely beautiful writing. I loved every minute of this book and could not put it down. Looking forward to reading more by Sadeqa Johnson!

novelthoughtswithamy

Oct 07, 2025

10/10 stars

This was a good book! I love historical fiction involving enslaved people where we have some semblance of winning in the end. Not a perfect ending for the main character, but she saw two of her most important dreams through.

Jaibee

May 11, 2024

8/10 stars

Good read

ADivaForLife

Mar 12, 2026

If you're looking for a page-turner, this is it.

Taylor B.

Feb 26, 2026

9/10 stars

This book was an interesting read! It definitely was a perceptive shifter. Typically with historical fiction you’ll just see the plantation setting but this book took us into the world of slave jail. Enjoy the read of this read. Triggeringg.