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In the Key of Us by Mariama J. Lockington

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blkwwwaffle's review

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emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

blackringbooks's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.75

emmaward55's review

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4.75

Very cute, and full of sentiment.

Makes me wanna rewatch Camp Rock though, ngl

I cried for one hour after finishing this book. Im still wrecked about it this morning so im going to keep this very short.This book was pure bliss, painful, joyful and was addressing a lot of things that were personal to me.This story was like stepping into a pile of grass early in the morning and letting the morning dew bless your feet. It was funny at times (these kids are hilarious), it was devastating other times. I am eternally grateful to this author for the Black queer rep, the representation of big Black girls who love their bodies just the way that it is. Every dining hall scene was like someone giving me a warm hug. I wanted to hold these two girls Andi and Zora and squeeze them and tell them how amazing they are. Christopher was a lovely character too. The writing in this book is gorgeous and very descriptive. I would check content warnings for this book before going in but otherwise i honestly think this is one of the best books i've read this year so far, and it might be for you too.

ralovesbooks's review against another edition

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3.0

Thank you to Penguin Random House Audio for my free copy! Enjoyable middle grade fiction dealing with grief and having to make new friends in a new place.