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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
What a treat!!! Kiley Reid crafted such a strong novel. The way each storyline unfolded and progressed was masterful. After reading the acknowledgments I can see that a lot (like a lot) of research and care went into this book. I was shocked by how true to life the dialogue was until I learned that countless students from various schools were interviewed.
I can’t help but feel like the majority of 3 and below star reviews come from people unable to handle the messiness of the characters and the choices they make. But those choices felt appropriate to me considering the ages and stages of life each character was in. I’m going to be thinking about this book for a while.
I can’t help but feel like the majority of 3 and below star reviews come from people unable to handle the messiness of the characters and the choices they make. But those choices felt appropriate to me considering the ages and stages of life each character was in. I’m going to be thinking about this book for a while.
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
slow-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
“Come and Get It” by Kiley Reid presents a compelling mix of ages, ambition, college education, Southern charm, and varying monetary statuses, all intertwined with sharp wit and sexual tension. The characters are engaging, but the multitude of backstories can make the narrative difficult to follow at times. Despite this complexity, the story culminates in an interesting ending where nothing is fully resolved yet still feels satisfying. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read that highlights societal dynamics but may leave some readers yearning for more clarity.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
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
Kiley Reid knows how to write messy, complicated characters that leave you unsettled in the best way. Come and Get It explores the power dynamics between a college student chasing financial stability and a visiting professor who is both alluring and ethically questionable. Their relationship is steeped in emotion, financial, and sexual tension.
The story asks bold questions: Can you feel sympathy for someone who kills a dog and keeps moving like nothing happened? Is it ever okay to take someone’s life story and profit from it especially without consent? Reid doesn’t hand you easy answers, and that’s what makes this book so compelling.
This is a slow burn that leans more literary than romantic, but it’s layered with sharp social commentary, class dynamics, and moments that made me pause and think. A solid 4 stars for keeping me uncomfortable and intrigued the whole way through.
I’ve seen a lot of reviews call this book pointless and plot-less, but it’s just very character driven which I love! I think Kiley Reid writes realistic characters and is straightforward in her style which makes her books quick and addicting to read. This book is set at a college with the main characters being a professor, RA, and a student who are all connected. They’re all essentially good people with interesting backstories, and the whole time they’re making bad decisions that as a reader made me anxious because you can just sense it’s all going to blow up somehow. Reid also does a great job of including daily micro aggressions and racism that are brushed off in the book but as a reader are like “wow that’s bad.” I really enjoyed this book, but there was something missing and the end felt a little rushed which is why it’s not 5 stars.