A review by tawallah
Coffee Will Make You Black by April Sinclair

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

À coming of age story of Jean ‘Stevie’ Stevenson set in the sixties in Chicago. Reminiscent of the turbulent times but the main focus is on Stevie navigating  adolescence- parental expectations, friendships, colorism, beauty standards and sexuality. 

Great look at being a teenager struggling to find your own voice and space. Narrative provides highlights rather than a smooth transition to Stevie’s development.