A review by musingsbynitika
The Attic Child by Lola Jaye

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

Possibly my favourite book of 2022! This is a powerful story with inspiring characters that will stay with me for a long time. Lola Jaye has beautifully written an important historical fiction/ mystery novel about the Black British identity that will break your heart and then lift you back up. A resounding ☆☆☆☆☆

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Trafficking, and Colonisation

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Child death, Genocide, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, and War