A review by this_momma_is_booked
We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

This book was such an incredible listen. I was captivated by the interlocking stories and the juxtaposition between  Mama Letty's past, Avery's mom's past, and the present situations Avery is in. There is so much of our lives that is influenced by the lives of those who came before us, and this book perfectly captured that feeling. By the end of the book I was sobbing, both because of it's beauty and also the deep-rooted pain that comes from generational trauma, trauma that is so enmeshed in the lives of these characters. I highly recommend! 
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