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We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds

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lisaarnsdorf's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

This story was not what I was expecting. Based on interviews and blurbs, I assumed this would be more of a mystery. There are two murders, both of which are unraveled during the course of the book, but this does not fit the bill of a mystery at all.

It's really a deep dive into grief. We study grief through the eyes of Avery, her mom, and her grandma. The author did a great job of capturing the different perspectives one gains as they grow older.

I'm not sure I would have enjoyed this as a teen. It's at times too "real" and emotionally spot-on to be comfortable or enjoyable reading.

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danyels_denouements's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

HIGHLY highly recommend.

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sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful sad 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

4.5

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this_momma_is_booked's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

This book was such an incredible listen. I was captivated by the interlocking stories and the juxtaposition between Mama Letty's past, Avery's mom's past, and the present situations Avery is in. There is so much of our lives that is influenced by the lives of those who came before us, and this book perfectly captured that feeling. By the end of the book I was sobbing, both because of it's beauty and also the deep-rooted pain that comes from generational trauma, trauma that is so enmeshed in the lives of these characters. I highly recommend!

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shroff_sanjana's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

3.0

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bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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

4.75

I really loved what this novel had to say about inter generational trauma. The setting was so wonderfully told through the eyes of the narrator, Avery. I think the work could have done a better job supporting it themes around racial justice and injustice, but otherwise it was an amazingly written story.

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