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. 
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