A review by pagesandpaws
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

4.0

This book is starkly important especially in today's climate, I can say for definite that it has opened my eyes to some of the smaller issues that black women face that often get swept under the rug. The story is simple but that makes it even more authentic and realistic in my opinion. As someone who rarely reads these slice of life kind of novels, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It is relatable and humorous whilst still managing to handle difficult topics and more darker themes. This accessibility is it's greatest asset as it draws in a wider audience who may have been otherwise intimidated by the subject matter etc. Overall a must-read, especially for the summer considering it's faced-paced nature that allows you to speed through it.