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Running to Fall: a Novel by Kalisha Buckhanon

jackelz's review

“My name is Tragedy Powell, and I’m an alcoholic.”

I haven’t seen this one on any social media, and it only has a few ratings and reviews, so here is a quick synopsis: 

Tragedy and her husband Victor live in Grayson Glens, an enclave of dream homes just outside of Chicago. With only a few Blacks in their elite gated community, they settle in but never quite feel at home. Then, a missing young Black woman floats up in the Grayson River.

I went in completely blind, and I have to say this book still surprised me. The cover is stunning, yet the story underneath is very complex. I loved the writing style; it was literary fiction with a hint of mystery. The story was glimpse into what it’s like to be Black in ritzy suburbia. And the author gives us a truthful look into the lives of women who drink to survive, or to just to cope with their trauma. I won’t say that the outcome surprised me, but I appreciated the journey. 

This one deserves more love. ❤️