I became a fan after reading One Summer in Savannah. This story didn’t disappoint either . The Solomon siblings take us on a trip of pain, addiction, heartbreak and redemption. This Tory helps to explore the hurt we feel and pass on to our children without healing. This is a a must read

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

Four siblings, one huge legacy, and a racist system that hurts families trying to pass on wealth to the next generation.

King Solomon has died and now the four children need to keep their home/property from being bought out from underneath them. Each sibling is carrying a secret and secrets have a way to hurt everyone involved and ripple out. Can they save the family legacy when the system and these secrets are fighting against them?

Amazing read - I did not know about heirs property - however, I am not surprised and completely understand why this was/is done.

DNF - I attempted to start this book and it just did not hold my interest. This may be a book I come back to in the future.

Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris is a book that hit me on a deeply personal level. From the moment I started reading, I felt an emotional connection to the Solomon siblings, each of whom was grappling with their own struggles, all while trying to hold on to their family’s land and legacy. The book explores generational trauma, identity, and the weight of family bonds in such a raw and intimate way that I found myself not just reading about their lives, but feeling them.

As someone who values family and the ties that bind us, I immediately resonated with the tension between the siblings. Junior’s struggle with his sexuality, Mance’s battle with anger and fatherhood, CeCe’s financial missteps, and Tokey’s painful fight with her body felt so real to me. It was almost like I could feel their pain and their yearning for understanding. I found myself reflecting on my own family relationships, the things we don’t always talk about but that shape us nonetheless.

The way Harris weaves in the issue of heir property was eye-opening for me. I had never truly considered how systemic issues like this have shaped Black communities and their connection to land. It made me think about the importance of heritage and history and how easy it can be to lose that connection—something I know many people, myself included, take for granted.

What really stood out to me, though, was the heart of the book—the sense of love, even in the midst of all the dysfunction. The Solomons’ fight to keep their land wasn’t just about property, but about preserving their family’s history, the love that had been passed down through generations, and a sense of belonging. It reminded me that, even when things get messy, family is where you come from and sometimes, all you have to hold onto.

Reading this book was an emotional journey for me. It made me think about my own family’s history, the unspoken stories that are passed down, and the weight of carrying on what we inherit. Long After We Are Gone is a beautiful reminder of what it means to fight for something you believe in—whether it’s a piece of land, your identity, or the people you love. It’s a book I won’t forget anytime soon, and one I’ll be thinking about long after I’ve put it down.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a really important book and it was told in a way that was informative and engaging. Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for this ARC!

I enjoyed One Summer in Savannah, so I was excited to receive a copy of Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris. This is a story of siblings coming back home to their childhood home after their father passes. Each one having their own life challenges. I enjoyed the story line, would recommend.

Thanks to the publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this arc with me.

If Black Cake was your jam, you need to pick this one up ASAP!

The Kingdom—a sprawling 200-acre North Carolina property—has been in the Solomon family for generations. But when King Solomon passes away, his final words send his four children reeling: “Don’t let the white man take the house.” Turns out, developers are circling like vultures, eager to exploit heir property loopholes to snatch up Black-owned land—including the Kingdom.

But the Solomon siblings have their own baggage to unpack. Mance, fresh out of prison, is trying to stay clean and provide for his deaf son. Junior has the perfect suburban life… except for the secret relationship he’s hiding. CeCe is caught in a web of financial crimes and blackmail, while youngest sister Tokey seeks comfort in food, trying to fill the void of a mother she never knew. Oh, and their uncle? He’s siding with the enemy.

This book is everything—historical fiction meets family drama, with an emotional punch and razor-sharp social commentary. It shines a necessary spotlight on the injustices of heir property, a system that has stripped countless Black families of their land. And Terah Shelton Harris delivers it all through rich, complex characters you can’t help but root for (even when they’re making questionable choices).

With multiple POVs and a timeline that weaves the past and present seamlessly, this story grips you from the start and doesn’t let go. And just when you think you know how it’ll all end? Think again. By the last page, the Solomon siblings learn that King left them something even more valuable than land—whether they realize it or not.

This book was sooo good! I initially requested this book through NetGalley and received an early copy, but didn’t pick it up lol. So shout out to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for giving me an early e-copy. One day I was scrolling on Libby and seen that the audio was available immediately so I checked it out. And omg I am so glad that I did, I loved this book.

This book follows a family after the patriarch dies. Not only are the siblings grieving the death of their father, but they also are dealing with the possibility that they might lose their family’s ancestral land. In addition to the that all of the siblings have issues— real messy issues.

If you like a book about sibling relationships and family relationships then this is your book. The siblings are all extremely flawed and some have made some questionable decisions, but I found myself rooting for them. This author has such a poetic pen and has mastered the art of imagery. Some of the scenes were so vivid that I felt like I was transported to the scene. I also enjoyed learning about heir properties and the injustices behind the repossession of it.

I think that my favorite thing about this book was the love story, it was a side storyline and I loved it. I won’t divulge too much to avoid spoiling it, but I loved the male love interest. He oozed of BDE— Good Lord lol. The chapters were a little long, which took me out of the book at times, but that was my only gripe.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read, “Long after we are gone” by Terah Shelton Harris. This was a sweet book and I look forward to reading more by this author.

Long After We Are Gone is a powerful and resonant story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. It's a testament to the enduring power of love and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with those we hold dear. This is a must-read for anyone who appreciates beautifully written, character-driven narratives that explore the complexities of family and the enduring legacy of the past.

If you’re looking for a light read, this is not the police book. Please don’t take that as me saying this book is not an absolute gem, because it definitely is. Shelton explores generational trauma with a complex set of characters. The Solomon siblings are each experiencing their own battles that others may not be fully aware of. They returned to their family estate in North Carolina after their father‘s death in an attempt to save the estate from developers. The plot felt fresh and original and covers a topic that I’m not sure I’ve ever seen before in a novel. The Solomon siblings are all deeply complex characters with incredible character development. Incredibly well written follow up to One Summer in Savannah.

“𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧.”

Terah Shelton Harris crafts another enthralling story of family in Long After We Are Gone.

I knew nothing about heir property, which has been common for black families in the United States, nor the legal laws and loopholes that get exploited to take said land away from families; Harris opens her book with an author’s note that touches on this, which I appreciated. It helped give me a basic understanding of what one of the main conflicts in the book was going to be, and I hope its call to action (ensuring there is a will) will help others not experience what the characters in this book do. The Solomon family consists of siblings Junior, Mase, Cece and Tokey, all of whom have drifted apart and are equally hiding their own secrets of their lives. Each of their individual stories were interesting, and they are all flawed; redemption at the end does not mean perfection, which may be controversial but is also very realistic. The chapters are on the longer side, but are broken up by each sibling’s story and point of view, making them easy to read (or if necessary, put down part way through and not feel like you were stopping in the middle of a chapter). I loved how Harris combines family drama, mystery and romance (there are some SPICY moments), with having the siblings discover themselves and each other, while also creating a mystery around the selling of the land and what past generations have done to keep the Kingdom.

Long After We Are Gone is a richly absorbing poetic story that is devastating, but ultimately hopeful. It is another five star read from Harris for me. Thank you Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the ARC!

Long After We Are Gone is a five-star Southern fiction set in North Carolina that delves into the rich tapestry of family and memory. It is a powerful tale of love, loss, and legacy. The Solomon siblings and their journey will linger in your heart long after the final page.

I so welcome you to also discover Terah’s lyrical work. You can’t go wrong with either One Summer in Savannah or Long After We Are Gone in my humble opinion.

Long After We Are Gone is a poignant, reflective novel that explores family, identity, and the echoes of the past. It’s a beautifully written story that sticks with you long after you’ve finished.

This book started off slow but once it got going I really liked it. I liked the story of the 4 siblings and the differences between them. I look forward to more from this author.

Over the past year (!!) I've tried a few different times to read this book, and each time I just don't feel interested at all so I'm finally DNFing. I was really excited for this one, but for some reason I can't feel a connection to the characters or family so I need to admit I can't force this. Thanks anyway for the ARC.

Four adult children are forced back to there childhood home, after their father died. THe problem is it is a heir proerty and the developers want it. Each child is in a different space. They have been separated for years. Each with a different past. The story is told through each childs standpoint. It is a beautiful written story. I also learned about history, that I didn't know about.


It was not a fast read as I was savoring the story. i really loved the book and recommended it to many of my friends.

This is the story of 4 siblings who return to their childhood home after the death of their father, known as King. Each of the siblings are battling their own demons, which are told in alternating chapters. The family home was built by King on land that was formally a plantation, His dying words were "Don't sell to a white man." Did he know that there were people in the town that were looking to tear down the home and develop it for their own financial benefit?

This story has love, loss, lies, deception, and family drama. While I normally love this type of book, it came up a bit short for me. It took some time to get into the book and figure out what direction the author was going. While it was really good writing, I found I lost interest in parts.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest opinion.

I really loved this book!

Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris is a powerful, emotionally charged story that delves deep into the complexities of family, secrets, and personal redemption. The novel follows the four Solomon siblings as they return to their North Carolina hometown to save their ancestral home, the Kingdom, from being sold to a development company. As they fight to protect their heritage, each sibling grapples with their own inner demons, and their lives unravel in unexpected and often heartbreaking ways.

Through alternating viewpoints, Harris offers a rich, nuanced portrait of the siblings’ struggles. Junior, the eldest son, battles a forbidden love; Mance, with his quick temper and troubled past, is fighting his own anger; CeCe, a successful lawyer, faces the fallout of financial betrayal; and Tokey, the youngest, wrestles with feelings of alienation and self-worth. As they come together to save the family’s legacy, their buried secrets come to light, revealing the emotional weight they've carried for years.

Harris deftly explores themes of familial duty, personal identity, and the pain of unmet expectations. The writing is poignant and evocative, pulling readers into the heart of the Solomon family's turmoil. The emotional depth of the story, combined with its exploration of generational trauma and healing, makes Long After We Are Gone a compelling and thought-provoking read. It’s a tale of love, loss, and the transformative power of confronting the truths we’ve been hiding from ourselves and each other.

A gripping and reflective narrative, Long After We Are Gone is an unforgettable look at the legacies we inherit and the ones we create for ourselves.

Thanks to Netgalley, Sourcebooks Landmark and the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Book Review: Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris
I absolutely loved Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris. From the very first page, I was immediately drawn into the story, captivated by the depth and complexity of the characters. The narrative is incredibly engaging, weaving a tale that is both heartfelt and thought-provoking.
Harris does an exceptional job of developing her characters, allowing each one to feel fully realized and nuanced. Their emotions, motivations, and struggles are portrayed with such authenticity that it’s impossible not to become invested in their journeys. The relationships between the characters are rich and multilayered, making each interaction meaningful and impactful.
The prose itself is beautiful—evocative without being overly flowery—and the pacing of the plot is just right, holding your attention throughout the entire book. Harris effortlessly tackles themes of identity, love, loss, and the passage of time, making the novel resonate long after you’ve turned the final page.
This is a book that stays with you, not just because of its powerful storytelling, but also because of the way it makes you reflect on life and the connections we make. Long After We Are Gone is a remarkable achievement, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a deeply emotional and enriching reading experience.