A review by jennthumphries
Speaking of Summer by Kalisha Buckhanon

dark hopeful mysterious slow-paced

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

4.25

 This is not a thriller and I think it does a dissservice to readers to describe it that way. It deserves higher ratings. It's a book about the aftermath of trauma and living with mental illness in a world that doesn't see black women as 100% human or deserving of care. It's rare to get a book that deals with mental health with a black woman as the main character. Looking forward to reading more from this author.