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catphilli's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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
5.0
The commentary on race in this book is exquisite! There’s a subtlety and realistic flavour to it that when you reflect on what you’ve read, starts to unfold itself in your mind. The characters are very compelling in that no character is 100% loveable or unloveable but all of them are nuanced and individual. Would totally recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
meganmmmm's review
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
this book tackled privilege and everything surrounding the topic in such a refreshing way that should be soon more in popular literature. it talked about interesting topics and showed fascinating different perspectives on things. though this book was a very pleasant read and didn’t drag on at all, i didn’t find myself getting attached to the characters a lot
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
sharlapeggy's review
inspiring
reflective
fast-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? No
4.0
The discussion surrounding race gripped me from start to finish. I loved this book and everything it stood for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
hilarylouise's review
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
Fetishisationdramaqueentears's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Emira Tucker, a 25 year old black woman, is held up at a grocery store late at night with Briar Chamberlain, the three year old she babysits for an affluent white family in Philadelphia. Emira is accused of kidnapping Briar, but luckily a parent arrives just in time and the situation is diffused.
Alix, the mom and ultimate ~girl boss~, goes through the worst white savior complex ever trying to keep Emira as her sitter because she doesn’t want to parent her eldest daughter. Emira starts dating a guy named Kelley, who she meets at the grocery store that night when he recorded the whole incident on his phone. Early on, it becomes clear that Kelley has a fetish for black people. All three of them are connected, however, and the conflict really becomes deciding who is the most racist between Alix and Kelley.
I have mixed thoughts. The frequent mentions of weight were disconcerting to me. I feel like we knew much more about Alix than Emira. I loved the relationship between Emira and Briar. I hate that the story wasn’t tied up cleanly enough and that Alix and Kelley never have to take accountability for the terrible things they did, but maybe that was the author’s intention.
Overall, I liked it. It was fun, quick, and distracting.
Alix, the mom and ultimate ~girl boss~, goes through the worst white savior complex ever trying to keep Emira as her sitter because she doesn’t want to parent her eldest daughter. Emira starts dating a guy named Kelley, who she meets at the grocery store that night when he recorded the whole incident on his phone. Early on, it becomes clear that Kelley has a fetish for black people. All three of them are connected, however, and the conflict really becomes deciding who is the most racist between Alix and Kelley.
I have mixed thoughts. The frequent mentions of weight were disconcerting to me. I feel like we knew much more about Alix than Emira. I loved the relationship between Emira and Briar. I hate that the story wasn’t tied up cleanly enough and that Alix and Kelley never have to take accountability for the terrible things they did, but maybe that was the author’s intention.
Overall, I liked it. It was fun, quick, and distracting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
Minor: Police brutality