The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett tells the story of twin sisters, Desiree and Stella, who grow up in the small, all-Black Louisiana town of Mallard. Stella, seeking a life beyond Mallard, decides to pass as white and lives in California with a white husband, while Desiree remains in the South with her daughter, Jude. The novel explores the consequences of their choices, including the impact on their daughters, Jude and Kennedy, and their complicated relationships with one another and their families.