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spencer0o7's review against another edition
5.0
4,5 stars rounded up to 5
This is really the kind of book that sticks with you. I’m kind of shocked how much I loved this. I first discovered this book in a bookstore (duh) I go to often but it didn’t look appealing AT ALL so I didn’t get it. I came back later right before my trip to NY n i rlly needed a book so I decided to take a chance on this book. I’m literally so happy I did cause I genuinely love love love this book. I thought abt how to structure this review so I decided to make a lil pros and cons list. Okay so the cons aren’t really that bad honestly. My biggest issue is probably just the pages like 200-230. I remember thinking around 200 like omg this book is so good but I think they should just end it soon. And then Jax came to Memphis and the book just completely went down hill. Like it’s kind of amazing how much a book could go down hill in just the ending. It just completely cluttered it and sorry but the whole thing with August sleeping with Bird was so fucking weird and I despised it. Just that whole part was odd like they were building up this whole book about sisterhood and family and how most men suck (except Myron I love that man so much) and then THEY show up and August fucks Bird like hello??? Please gtfo
This is really the kind of book that sticks with you. I’m kind of shocked how much I loved this. I first discovered this book in a bookstore (duh) I go to often but it didn’t look appealing AT ALL so I didn’t get it. I came back later right before my trip to NY n i rlly needed a book so I decided to take a chance on this book. I’m literally so happy I did cause I genuinely love love love this book. I thought abt how to structure this review so I decided to make a lil pros and cons list. Okay so the cons aren’t really that bad honestly. My biggest issue is probably just the pages like 200-230. I remember thinking around 200 like omg this book is so good but I think they should just end it soon. And then Jax came to Memphis and the book just completely went down hill. Like it’s kind of amazing how much a book could go down hill in just the ending. It just completely cluttered it and sorry but the whole thing with August sleeping with Bird was so fucking weird and I despised it. Just that whole part was odd like they were building up this whole book about sisterhood and family and how most men suck (except Myron I love that man so much) and then THEY show up and August fucks Bird like hello??? Please gtfo
nadinej127's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
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
4.5
ldubs82's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Rape
lynda_ohhh's review against another edition
4.0
This books spans across 3 generations a Southern Black women based in Memphis. I enjoyed it and think it’s a pretty good debut novel
motherofladybirds's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this tale of 3 generations of black women overcoming adversity. Relationships were really well handled.
kjelu1022's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mogar_pogar's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
kittic's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
No words I can offer to describe this book are sufficient. It is a triumph, a heart breaking, gut wrenching, joyous novel depicting three generations of remarkable African American women. Read this book. It is breathtaking from beginning to end.