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The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris

bookish_mrs_w's review against another edition

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3.0

I’m torn and I’m just going to leave it at that.

craigularjoe's review against another edition

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5.0

5 stars really doesn't even do this book justice bc of how good it is. literally had me crying by the end of the book jesus

panyua's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mary00's review against another edition

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3.0

My favorite part of this book is the relationship between the brothers and I did think the protagonist was well-drawn. The rest of it felt a little unpolished to me, but the story was unique enough and intriguing enough to keep me reading. I thought the ending would pack more of a punch than it did.

jamachia25's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad 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

3.75

This was very sad but such an enlightening read. It touches perfectly on grief, self understanding, and prejudice. Britney Morris writes controversial themes so well! I wish the character writing had have been just slightly more mature.

arieanstar's review against another edition

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5.0

Thank you to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster Canada and Brittney Morris for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Edit: TW for mentions of death and loss, self harm, suicidal thoughts, anxiety and panic attacks

When I found out about this book, I knew that I had to read it. I 100% recommend SLAY and this one is not any different. It's a must read for everyone! If you need a gist of what it's about: One brother who is stuck in the past, and another that's always weary of looking forward, together they try to navigate a life after the loss of their parents. While Alex tries to avoid making his visions come true, he learns the truth about where his visions come from, and learn to live not in the future, but in the moment before it's too late. So, if you're looking for a good read about brothers, family, and living through passive racism, I'd recommend checking this out.

kerstynleigh's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

3.0

afoxyone's review against another edition

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4.0

Alex Rufus and his little brother Isaiah have been through a lot since their parents died. Alex has an incredible girlfriend Talia, and an aunt who is doing her best, yet he can't bring himself to tell anyone the real reason behind his crippling anxiety and why he does everything he can to avoid touching anything and anyone. Meanwhile, Isiah slips deeper and deeper into his own isolated world. A devastating vision sends Alex into a race against time to protect the only family he has left and mend the fractured relationship with his brother before it's too late. This magically realistic book explores what it means to be Black in America, how the past impacts us today, and the complex bonds of brotherhood. The Cost of Knowing will tear your heart out but leave you feeling hopeful about the future and our ability to confront and navigate the legacies we've been left.
I love this book because it doesn't remind me of anything! It is wholly unique. The brother's dynamic is complex and beautiful. Anyone with siblings can relate to the changes in relationships and dynamics as we get older; especially after a traumatic event. My only critique is that I wanted more. I would really like to see what happens to Alex moving forward and see his relationship with Talia. I also want to see more from his aunt's perspective, especially now with what happened at the end (sorry no spoilers here). Overall awesome read! 4.5

booksbykai09's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow. This story was so powerful I cried 5x. I am speechless. Thank you for writing this.

What would you do if you could see the future just by touching something? Where you will be in 5 years, where your car will end up, who will be around and there for you...Alex Rufus had never been able to live a normal life ever since he was 12. Alex can see the future of whatever person or object he touches. Who will use the ice cream scoop next and that him and his girlfriend will end up breaking up. But when Alex touches a family photo and sees a vision of his younger brother, Isaiah’s imminent death, everything changes...Alex now has to race against time and death for his brother. Alex can’t tell Isaiah and it is pure torture. Alex and Isaiah have to deal with their dark past, their future, and deal with being a young Black man in present day America.

What would you do?

This book was perfect in every way. It was everything I needed to be reading. It took me on an emotional rollercoaster that I didn’t know I needed. The book will be published March 16th 2021z Please do yourself a favor and get a copy, you won’t regret it.

jaydionne's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this so much. Yes I cried the last 6 chapters but damn! Having 2 Black teenage sons it just broke me all the way down. I absolutely loved Slay and Cost of Knowing…now I can say Miss Brittany is definitely and automatic buy for me