annelise32 's review for:

The Deep by Rivers Solomon

3.25

dark informative reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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MS Pick. “How well do I even know my own history?” Is what kept running through my mind as I read this one. I don’t blame Yetu for wanting to escape. To be the sole person in charge of remembering how your people came to be, bad and good, is an incredible weight to bear. Her conversations with Oori had so many good moments. Oori who wants nothing more than to be connected with her history and where she comes from versus Yetu who is actively trying to escape those memories, made for a fascinating contrast. It reflects how society today falls into this “never forget vs. move on” mentality, and that ultimately it’s a balance between the two that’s needed.