A review by rosemarieshort
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

Queenie is a character who from page one jumps out and captures me as a reader. She is a black, British woman who is navigating a break up, a slump at work, mental health issues and family drama. Carty-Williams does a great job of writing a young woman who is self-destructive (and yes, maybe a tiny bit narcissistic) but is also really likeable. This is a character study and we go with Queenie on a journey - but this book is also packed with laughs, warm moment, cringey escapades…Carty-Williams has cracked the formula for an easy and swift read that is also meaningful.
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