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A review by piggindani
Miracle's Song by Rodney LaMarr
4.0
Powerful. Hard-hitting. Heartbreaking. Current.
Trigger warnings: Racism. Gun Violence. Death.
Miracle’s story is so relevant it could almost be a documentary. And that is heartbreaking. A story that reads as if it is from today's headlines.
After Miracle witnesses the senseless killing of her brother, Andre (known as Dre), at the hands of the police, her life is torn apart.
The best way for me to describe this story is bittersweet.
The bitterness of racism, grief, and the breakdown of not only Miracle’s family and friendship group but of the community as they search for and demand justice.
Yet, sweetness is shown in the actions and words of her family and friends. A beautiful sign of strength, love, and support.
And when the pain becomes too much, she retreats to music. Music is her escape, taking her soul through the past allowing Miracle to connect to her family on a deeper level.
A thought-provoking story. A story that will stay with you. a real story set in fiction.
The ending is clever but a little infuriating. Unanswered questions leave you wanting more, but then you ask yourself, could the book not have been a little longer?
I look forward to reading more by Rodney LaMarr.
Thank you, BookSirens, for the gift of the arc ebook. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
Trigger warnings: Racism. Gun Violence. Death.
Miracle’s story is so relevant it could almost be a documentary. And that is heartbreaking. A story that reads as if it is from today's headlines.
After Miracle witnesses the senseless killing of her brother, Andre (known as Dre), at the hands of the police, her life is torn apart.
The best way for me to describe this story is bittersweet.
The bitterness of racism, grief, and the breakdown of not only Miracle’s family and friendship group but of the community as they search for and demand justice.
Yet, sweetness is shown in the actions and words of her family and friends. A beautiful sign of strength, love, and support.
And when the pain becomes too much, she retreats to music. Music is her escape, taking her soul through the past allowing Miracle to connect to her family on a deeper level.
A thought-provoking story. A story that will stay with you. a real story set in fiction.
The ending is clever but a little infuriating. Unanswered questions leave you wanting more, but then you ask yourself, could the book not have been a little longer?
I look forward to reading more by Rodney LaMarr.
Thank you, BookSirens, for the gift of the arc ebook. I am leaving my review voluntarily.