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A review by zakiyaj
In Every Mirror She's Black by Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A haunting depiction of Black women attempting to navigate through society. Three stories that intertwine only once. I related to a lot of pieces of each character
Graphic: Fatphobia, Suicide, Sexual assault, Racism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Sexual harassment