A review by lisaarnsdorf
We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds

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

3.5

This story was not what I was expecting. Based on interviews and blurbs, I assumed this would be more of a mystery.  There are two murders, both of which are unraveled during the course of the book, but this does not fit the bill of a mystery at all. 

It's really a deep dive into grief. We study grief through the eyes of Avery, her mom, and her grandma. The author did a great job of capturing the different perspectives one gains as they grow older. 

I'm not sure I would have enjoyed this as a teen. It's at times too "real" and emotionally spot-on to be comfortable or enjoyable reading.
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