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A review by trishupaper
The Black Queen by Jumata Emill
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
Dnf @ 30%
Something about this book felt off to me, and after reading some reviews, I know why. But it’s better to know from Black reviewers first hand, so please check their reviews out for a more concise breakdown.
I did skim until the end just to know who did what, and I’ll say that I don’t like the idea that a white character was centralised in a story that’s supposed to be about a Black character. I got more of Tinsley than I got of Nova and Duchess, and this was supposed to be their stories.
Something about this book felt off to me, and after reading some reviews, I know why. But it’s better to know from Black reviewers first hand, so please check their reviews out for a more concise breakdown.
I did skim until the end just to know who did what, and I’ll say that I don’t like the idea that a white character was centralised in a story that’s supposed to be about a Black character. I got more of Tinsley than I got of Nova and Duchess, and this was supposed to be their stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Violence