nataliewelsch 's review for:

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

4.0

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book broke my heart so many times. I found myself angered at Stella’s side of the story and wished that she would’ve told her daughter the full truth at some point. I did love Desiree and Jude’s relationship though!