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This was a good read that I got through pretty quickly. The author did excellent work weaving multiple stories and relationships and origins together - I will admit I was confused at parts with who was who but that was probably my casual reading style rather than the author's fault. Writing was powerful, kind of swept me along as I went.

Also, I picked this up at the library without knowing it was a sequel lol, so that definitely influences my experience with the book! Now perhaps I should read the first one...?

ssparks415's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

booksandthemes's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

4.5

fulchet's review against another edition

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5.0

This is the second book in the Sugar Lacey series. Not the fasted pace read although it certainly picks up towards the end. About a black woman facing prejudices in the 1950s and her return to her home town. An interesting read.

bookedupandbusy's review against another edition

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Way too many characters!

eshareads14's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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? No

4.25

it was a great conclusion, everything i hoped for. it’s a hard book and emotionally distressing read, but nothing that wouldn’t have happened in the deep south in the 50s and 60s. A great read, everyone is so connected it makes your head spin.

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