"The Other Black Girl" by Zakiya Dalila Harris: Review by Alexus Wall

Abstract

Zakiya Dalila Harris's novel The Other Black Girl is a gripping tale that delves into the complex world of publishing, particularly through the lens of race and ethics. The story follows Nella Rogers, the only Black editorial assistant at a prestigious New York publishing house. As Nella finds herself tossed into navigating the corporate world rife with microaggressions, her isolation begins to ease when Hazel, another Black woman, is hired. However, what initially seems like a source of hope and solidarity soon takes a sinister turn. What unfolds is a thriller that exposes racial tensions, office politics, and the exploitation of Black identity in predominantly white spaces.