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kateflood's review against another edition
medium-paced
5.0
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for letting me read an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely devoured this book. The three main characters of Ronke, Simi and Boo are feel so incredibly real and well-developed, which makes the cracks in their friendship once Isobel is introduced even more heartbreaking. All three women are flawed and make mistakes, which makes it all the more interesting to read from each of their perspectives.
I wasn’t able to predict where the plot was going which is a gripe I often have with thrillers, and the book touched on dark topics without making me want to put it down. On the contrary, I was enthralled the entire time, and I can totally see why it’s going to be made into a TV serial.
I adored the way that this book dealt with dual nationality, race, class, and identity. It felt like especially through the character of Ronke, May was writing a love-letter to British-Nigerian culture, which was incredible for me to read as a total outsider to that culture.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and Racism
Minor: Infertility and Suicide
cookreadrepeat's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
4.5
Review to come.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Racism, Racial slurs, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Abortion, Chronic illness, Death, Murder, Pregnancy, and Stalking
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