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nadiamasood 's review for:
The Attic Child
by Lola Jaye
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is one of those novels that is both gorgeous and gut-punching. It blends historical fiction with deep emotional threads about race, identity, and family trauma. The dual POV worked so well for me.
Also, can we talk about how books like this force you to stop and sit with unspoken histories? I kept pausing to think about how much is lost or hidden in family narratives.
But here's the best part. Despite all the pain, the ending is actually happy and uplifting. It leaves you with a sense of hope and healing, which was such a beautiful payoff after such an emotional journey.
⚠️ Content note: The novel explores grief and trauma, so be gentle with yourself while reading.
Final thought: this is a book that will stay with me. It is not the easiest read emotionally, but it is absolutely worth it. And the satisfying ending left me smiling, which is always such a gift as a reader.
Has anyone else read this one yet? Did the attic scenes make you feel claustrophobic too or was that just me panicking in my imagination? 😅
Also, can we talk about how books like this force you to stop and sit with unspoken histories? I kept pausing to think about how much is lost or hidden in family narratives.
But here's the best part. Despite all the pain, the ending is actually happy and uplifting. It leaves you with a sense of hope and healing, which was such a beautiful payoff after such an emotional journey.
⚠️ Content note: The novel explores grief and trauma, so be gentle with yourself while reading.
Final thought: this is a book that will stay with me. It is not the easiest read emotionally, but it is absolutely worth it. And the satisfying ending left me smiling, which is always such a gift as a reader.
Has anyone else read this one yet? Did the attic scenes make you feel claustrophobic too or was that just me panicking in my imagination? 😅