The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass

“An intimate family story crossed with a conspiracy mystery and a wired late-nineties adventure, The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass is exhilarating and full of surprises.” —Jared Poon, author of City of Others

“A moving story about sisterhood, lost souls, and our complicated and potentially destructive relationship with technology.  Leslye Penelope broke my heart in the best way possible. I can’t remember the last time I loved a book this much or stayed up so late to finish it.” —Hollie Overton, international bestselling author of Baby Doll

"With big reveals I didn’t see coming, The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass fuses heartfelt characterization with masterful world-building. Kudos to Leslye Penelope for crafting another captivating, unforgettable work of art.” —Clarence A. Haynes, author of The Broken Hearts Agency

“Nostalgic and magical, The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass pulled me straight into the late nineties with a sweet sprinkle of apocalyptic hues.” —Tlotlo Tsamaase, author of Womb City

"A vivid story of sacrifice as a woman learns to trust herself in order to save her sister—while risking the world’s future." 

“Penelope uses the historical setting to its full effect…This novel embraces the messiness of family and sisterhood. An inevitable winner.” 

"A vivid story of sacrifice as a woman learns to trust herself in order to save her sister-while risking the world's future."

"Zahara and the PI’s inevitable attraction is emotionally resplendent and gratifyingly complex, but in this story, it’s the love between sisters who would risk anything to help each other that takes front and center stage."

"Penelope’s historical scene-setting is on point, and she makes it easy for readers to root for her resilient protagonist. This is a true page-turner."