A review by itsawrapxx
Daughter in Exile by Bisi Adjapon

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

I could not put this book down! Of course, I sympathized with Lola, but at times I just wanted to jump through the book, shake her, and be like, "Girl, What are you doing!? Do you not see this is a terrible decision!?"  

This is still a very riveting story delving into the themes of blackness and immigration in the US. As bad as things seemed to get for Lola, the story was hopeful and endearing. It truly reinvigorated in me the importance of extending kindness to others! 
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