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The Gilda Stories, is a novel by Jewell Gomez in which we follow the life of a young black girl escaping from slavery in 1850. A travel narrative, Gomez takes us along Gilda's journey in search for the meaning of life, and self discovery. Motherless, Gilda sets off to discover the country as her ambition of learning will not let her rest. Seeking love and a sense of belonging Gilda faces the harsh realities of being both mortal and immortal. As a black, lesbian vampire, Gilda is constantly faced with oppressive and restrictive roles in which her identity is challenged while living in a world that rejects her sexuality and identity. For two centuries, we meet many characters in various cities attributing to growth and empowerment against the social injustice Gilda constantly experiences regardless of moment in history.. Resisting forms of oppression, Gilda gathers the necessary tools along her journey, creating a toolbox allows for the navigation between social borders that both restrict and encourage her natural rhythm of self discovery. The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez contains many themes including those on sexuality, racism, power, morality, and environmental issues. On her path to self discovery, Gilda represents a female of empower thus this novel should be considered a read to everyone!