A review by xereads
The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I give this read a 3.75/5 stars. I enjoyed Ruth’s story and think she had some character development. I wish the ending expanded more on her and Xavier’s next steps though. I had a hard time seeing the relevance of Obama’s election and it relating to the rest of the book. There were heavy racial undertones that I think would’ve still stuck without mentioning the election because it made it almost like 3 different stories in one. Also I had a love/hate relationship with Midnight’s character and there was 0 character development for his dad’s character and I didn’t like that. I was entertained while reading and would recommend to others to get their takes and discuss further.