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Snapped by Alexa Martin

4 reviews

jenny_bean_reads's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative 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? Yes

4.5

This book is so well written. I know as a white person, I am not in a position to comment on the experience of black people in America, but I am in a position to listen. This book lays bare the issues that are facing Black Americans (and football players who retired prior to 1993) in a way I have never seen before. Will it be able to reach a wider audience than other approaches? Perhaps, but it does seem that white people have their heads up their asses further than they did when this book came out about racism and inequality in America.

I viscerally hated the owner of the Mustangs almost immediately and saw his micro-aggressions when Eliot could not see that yet in her character arc. Even with that I was still (stupidly) surprised when we find out who the event is for.

I also was frustrated with the lack of communication between Eliot and Quinton. Though Quinton was right about a lot of things when it all came to a head, they both failed at communication in a super frustrating way. Even though it set up an awesome grand gesture (which frustrated me in a different way, but spoilers).

Even from the first book, however, I have loved this female friend group that has only grown through every book. Backing each other up, holding space for vulnerability from and for each other is so wonderful. I hope we get more from these characters, I definitely want to see more of Vonnie, if her story gets to be told as well.

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