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The Next Thing Is Joy: The Gospel According to Vivian Grace by Tracey Michael Lewis-Giggetts
Published by Dreamscape First on November 4, 2025
Genres: Fiction
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Power to the people…
Knowing that she doesn't want to live a life that lacks significance, Vivian Grace begins working to empower the people in her community. She believes she's found her true calling as a member of the Black Panther Party in Chicago. What Vivian doesn't count on finding is love.
All that glitters...
But Vivian's love affair with the charismatic Black Panther Party leader, Reggie, takes a turn for the worse when his abusive side surfaces. To protect herself and her unborn child, Vivian must commit a cardinal sin in order to escape the relationship alive. She finally finds refuge in the most unlikely of places and begins her long journey toward healing.
If Vivian can receive God's forgiveness and extend the same to those who have hurt her, waiting for her is a love she could have never imagined.
Three generations of women. Three generations of trauma and pain. A three-generation journey to victory and joy.
The Gospel of Grace Women Trilogy is the compilation of three separate books: The Gospel According to Sasha Renee, Interruption: The Gospel According to Crystal Justine, and The Next Thing is Joy: The Gospel According to Vivian Grace.
The Next Thing Is Joy: The Gospel According to Vivian Grace by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts is a powerful and emotional read. It is not always easy to sit with, not because the story is offensive, but because abuse in any form is painful to face and should never be taken lightly. The author approaches difficult moments with care, honesty, and respect for survivors, showing the courage it takes to survive and to speak truth.
What moved me most is how the book explores purpose, faith, healing, and the search for a life that means something. It shows how a person can lose themselves in love, in loyalty, and in the desire to do good, and still find their way back to wholeness. Forgiveness in this book is not about excusing harm. It is about releasing the hold that pain has on the heart and choosing freedom.
Tracey Michae’l Lewis Giggetts writes with a voice that is poetic yet grounded in truth. She honors the strength of Black women, the power of community, and the fight to reclaim joy even after deep heartbreak. This is not a story about weakness. It is about resilience, faith, and choosing to live with purpose.
The audiobook narration by Angel Pean is extraordinary. She gives life to every emotion on the page. Her delivery is heartfelt, sincere, and deeply respectful of the story being told. She does more than narrate she embodies the journey.
This book is emotional, spiritual, and unforgettable. It reminds us that healing is possible, joy is still within reach, and faith can carry you through even the darkest places.
Reviewed by: Orsayor
