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A review by niaamore
Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku
dark
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
Everyday women and our impossible beauty standards, it’s a never ending debate with countless victims.
Temi dreams of getting a BBL and moving to Lagos, Nigeria to find a man who will fall madly in love with her. Her only obstacle is her family and the secrets they hold.
Beauty standards are a tough topic to cover, and I believe this story succeeded in showing the generational effect of society induced insecurities. I didn’t quite enjoy the ending, but I respect the realistic approach.
I was under the impression that this would be a funny feel-good story, but it was much darker, dealing with trauma and assault. I believe it is a great read, but the descriptions might be a bit misleading. Read the content warnings!
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperVia for this ARC.
Temi dreams of getting a BBL and moving to Lagos, Nigeria to find a man who will fall madly in love with her. Her only obstacle is her family and the secrets they hold.
Beauty standards are a tough topic to cover, and I believe this story succeeded in showing the generational effect of society induced insecurities. I didn’t quite enjoy the ending, but I respect the realistic approach.
I was under the impression that this would be a funny feel-good story, but it was much darker, dealing with trauma and assault. I believe it is a great read, but the descriptions might be a bit misleading. Read the content warnings!
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperVia for this ARC.