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zinatakara's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’m tempted to say this book falls in the loser lit/dummy bitch category a la Queenie with the redeeming quality being that she loves black women instead of white men. However, I got to the end and realize she’s just young and that justifies it all. Despite all of this, I do enjoy her writing and would definitely read a book from her again, she just had to get this story out first.
mmeht's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
This book was about a black woman in the media industry and going back home to discover who you are. Amazing read, could not put down but was a bit annoyed about how the blurb gave most the plot away, and the storyline in the blurb took place 80% of the way through. That meant you knew what was coming and didn’t feel as climatic as it could have been. A very talented author
valpal725's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
othomsen's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I wanted to like this book a lot more than I did. I liked the idea, but felt underwhelmed by the love interests in her life. She deserves better. Maybe this is just a blip in her life and I do like that concept, but I want more for her going forward. Less settling!!
emiliagrala's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
kmowww's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wwsimon93's review
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sakisreads's review against another edition
I desperately wanted to like this book; the concept was brilliant and a bit like Yellowface (in its expose of an industry). But unfortunately, I did not enjoy reading it. I felt as though I was frustrated throughout. I might give it a go on another day. Sorry 🥲❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Gaslighting
jadse's review
5.0
This was a warm and familiar hug. So easy to relate to. So beautifully written. Easily a top read of the year. So much on the pressure to perform, love & loving based off of what you think you deserve. And both the familiarity & struggle of being back home.
cjslillibrary's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really enjoyed book. I wasn't expecting it to have romance themes and was slightly disappointed by that but thats my fault for not reading the blurb. I wish the ending was a bit more thought out but overall I really enjoyed this book