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A review by luckykosmos
Black Water Sister by Zen Cho
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've been a sucker lately for stories about finding one's place in family legacy as a member of diaspora, and this is a very specific take - Jessamyn is literally haunted by her grandmother as an aspect of their legacy, with her autonomy at risk. The opening line is a threat to out Jessamyn, which sets a tense tone for Jess's place in this narrative, always trying to maintain herself but unable to find that compromise. There are answers I would have liked to had, but it feels right to not have them.
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Cancer and Homophobia