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emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
This was just what I was looking for, a queer contemporary/ lit fic novel about being a person. Then when it opened with a quote from Thick by Tressie McMillan Cottom, a book I loooooved, I was so excited. Ultimately I did enjoy this novel about a Black woman coming to terms with who she is, while also grappling with developments in her romantic relationship, and the insidious racism permeating her professional life. I will definitely read another book by this author. My only real issue was that I found the story a little too drawn out. Recommended for when you are in the mood for a dive into the mind of a relatable but hugely conflicted protagonist. CW for Racism and some homophobia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Ableism, Infidelity, and Homophobia
Moderate: Gaslighting, Fatphobia, and Abandonment
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