Synopsis:

Get Out meets The Stepford Wives in this electric debut about the tension that unfurls when two young Black women meet against the starkly white backdrop of New York City book publishing.

Twenty-six-year-old editorial assistant Nella Rogers is tired of being the only Black employee at Wagner Books. Fed up with the isolation and microaggressions, she’s thrilled when Harlem-born and bred Hazel starts working in the cubicle beside hers. They’ve only just started comparing natural hair care regimens, though, when a string of uncomfortable events elevates Hazel to Office Darling, and Nella is left in the dust.

Then the notes begin to appear on Nella’s desk: LEAVE WAGNER. NOW.

It’s hard to believe Hazel is behind these hostile messages. But as Nella starts to spiral and obsess over the sinister forces at play, she soon realizes that there’s a lot more at stake than just her career.

A whip-smart and dynamic thriller and sly social commentary that is perfect for anyone who has ever felt manipulated, threatened, or overlooked in the workplace, The Other Black Girlwill keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last twist.

The Other Black Girl is a dark, twisty thriller that I didn’t want to put down. This one won’t be for everyone, but if you were a fan of Get Out or Us, you’ll enjoy this brilliant psychological stroke of genius.

Harris has beautifully crafted this debut by subtly building the tension, delivering a story that’s eerie and ultimately terrifying. And while it’s being promoted as a thriller, it’s a quiet thriller that sneaks up on you, coupled with an edge of horror and a dash of dark comedy. I was hooked from the first line:

“The first sign was the smell of cocoa butter.”

Zakiya Dalila Harris, The Other Black Girl

Nella has been suffering alone through two years of micro aggressions as the only Black employee at Wagner Books where she’s an editorial assistant. With the arrival of Hazel, Nella hopes they can bring awareness to the stereotyping and discrimination that continues to plague the publishing world. But when Hazel seems to settle in much quicker, advancing to levels that took Nella years to get to—not to mention the strange notes Nella begins to receive—she realizes things aren’t what they seem.