A review by ajaldana
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

leila mottley is an incredible author - i cannot wait for her to continue to develop as a writer and to publish more work. nightcrawling is an incredibly tragic, but gorgeously written novel about the lived experience of a young black girl living in oakland. kiara’s narration is raw - as a character she faces an unimaginable number of traumas, yet continues to find ways to survive. leila mottley’s author’s note carefully highlights that for many young black women the pain of survival and existence does not negate the ability to experience love and joy. 
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