A review by kylajaynebooks
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

funny informative mysterious reflective fast-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

4.0

Haha I loved this so much. When I say I literally was cry laughing during the thanksgiving scene and then AGAIN during the news interview; chefs kiss. 

This book was so RAW and relatable. As a girl in her 20s watching her friends have babies, get engaged, graduate uni, get promoted, buy houses while I’m over here babysitting and struggling to even get into a program at school I appreciated this book so so much. 

I thought the mental health rep was incredible, I thought she captured anxiety and fear and lonliness so perfectly. 

Discussions on race are so incredibly important and necessary and as a white person I’m thankful for this story and the new perspective it’s given me. 

However, I can’t with a right mind give this the full 5 stars. The weight and body image comments and discussions were not appreciated even though I understand it came from the characters insecurities. Also I just can’t get behind a frown as woman being jealous over her babysitters boyfriend; men ain’t shit, woman up you know? 😂
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