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"Nightcrawling" by Leila Mottley is a poignant and powerful debut novel that delves into the complexities of youth, survival, and the pursuit of justice in a gritty urban landscape. Set in Oakland, California, the story follows the life of 17-year-old Kiara, who finds herself navigating a world filled with challenges and harsh realities. Mottley's narrative is both raw and lyrical, capturing the struggles of a young Black girl grappling with poverty, familial responsibilities, and societal neglect.

sphill99's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

cesimpson's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

3.75

kitchenbeat10's review against another edition

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dark emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This was a terrifying story told about a teenage black girl who is trying to make ends meet, support herself, her elder brother and the neighbor's kid, all alone with no help. She ends up falling into prostitution and cops take advantage of her and in the end, in a tale as old as time, they get off scot-free, while her life devolves into storm after storm.

swiffer392's review against another edition

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4.0

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riitaa_s's review against another edition

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dark sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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