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shannanh's review against another edition
5.0
Lucky Girl brings to head and highlights some of the discord and discussions between Africans that were born in Africa and migrated to america, and those of us born here due to our ancestors being trafficked during the transatlantic slave trade. The way the characters were developed was so real and genuine. It has a scene of 9/11 so if that's a big trigger for you, then you might want to skip this one. I have been having such a hard time trying to put into words how much i truly enjoyed this book. Thankfully, the day I read it, i didn't have much other things to do, so i was able to devote all the time to this book. Even if i had something to do, I probably would have missed it, that's how good this book was.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.
schnurln's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
thoughtfulpersuasion's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
ajacks08's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-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? Yes
5.0
toriestories06's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.25
whimsybookworm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
3.5
mharvie's review against another edition
5.0
✨Book Review ✨
Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to @netgalley and @randomhouse for the advanced copy!
Publish date: May 2, 2023
“Since I was a child, I had been searching for that place where I could just be me…My spirit was at peace. I had found home.”
I absolutely adored this debut novel. Lucky Girl is a coming of age story that follows our main character, Soila, throughout her life growing up in Kenya and choosing to attend school in the United States.
Soila seeks out her own happiness all the while worrying about her family’s disapproval. The character development, writing style, and descriptions were so strong and engaging. I especially loved Soila’s journey to find her true self as well as her friendship with Leticia.
The novel explores race relations across cultures, family dynamics, grief/loss, friendship, and perseverance. I am so looking forward to the author penning more works.
Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to @netgalley and @randomhouse for the advanced copy!
Publish date: May 2, 2023
“Since I was a child, I had been searching for that place where I could just be me…My spirit was at peace. I had found home.”
I absolutely adored this debut novel. Lucky Girl is a coming of age story that follows our main character, Soila, throughout her life growing up in Kenya and choosing to attend school in the United States.
Soila seeks out her own happiness all the while worrying about her family’s disapproval. The character development, writing style, and descriptions were so strong and engaging. I especially loved Soila’s journey to find her true self as well as her friendship with Leticia.
The novel explores race relations across cultures, family dynamics, grief/loss, friendship, and perseverance. I am so looking forward to the author penning more works.