Dominoes

Praise

“Dominoes insists that love is an action, a transformation, a reckoning to be cherished and chosen above fear, memory, and even history. These richly drawn characters of McIntosh’s world offer readers an unforgettable story of intimacy, humor, pain, and healing. Vulnerable and vibrant, Dominoes is a radiant debut, shining with complexity and compassion for the bonds of family and friendship that give our lives purpose.”—Rachel Eliza Griffiths, author of Promise

“A great book! A warm, fun, sweet love story—which is also about the British slave trade and its legacy. I found it humbling and hopeful and I really CARED about the characters.”—Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel

“Dominoes is a striking, thought-provoking read and Phoebe McIntosh expertly examines the intricacies of romance as it intersects with race and class. A stirring story with strong, complex characters that delves into the legacy of Britain’s slave trade while interrogating love, friendship and identity. Simultaneously sweet and sobering, this is one you will not want to miss.”—Onyi Nwabineli, author of Someday, Maybe

“Cracking dialogue, fascinating storyline, compelling characters, and more. I loved this book.”—Jacqueline Crooks, author of Fire Rush

“A timely and tender story about a young woman caught up in a sweet romance, who finds herself grappling with the idea that love, too, is political to its very core.”—Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi, author of The Centre

“McIntosh adds depth and nuance to a concept that’s fascinated humans for centuries: the eternal search for self and knowing where you come from. She raises important questions about allyship, belonging, and intergenerational trauma. The writing is sharp and vulnerable, and Dominoes gripped me until the final page.”—Georgina Lawton, author of Raceless

“Playwright McIntosh debuts with a thought-provoking study of race, ancestry, and inheritance based on her one-woman play of the same name. . . . This stimulating portrayal of a fraught familial history is sure to spark debate.”—Publishers Weekly