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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. The beginning of this story was very engaging as I got to know the narrator and the context of her life. Once she retreated to her hometown, the story dragged a bit, and then the ending felt very abrupt and left me wanting to know more about what happened next. Overall I enjoyed this queer story, especially because the queerness was both very present and not the main storyline.
reflective
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
slow-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
This book was fine; I was entertained but frequently frustrated with the main character. Don’t read this if you’re interested in more of the dynamics of nyc media landscape and Blackness. It’s more so a commentary on the motivations and reward of leaving your hometown for the pursuit of “success” and the consequences of making that your entire personality. And what happens/how you feel when you find yourself right back where you started. Not a must read, but also not a waste of time!
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
The plot wasn't that exciting, but I related a lot to the protagonist's struggle: being out of work, being super depressed, and questioning what you're even trying to do with your life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment
Minor: Racial slurs, Religious bigotry
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
sad
fast-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