A review by afoxyone
The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris

4.0

Alex Rufus and his little brother Isaiah have been through a lot since their parents died. Alex has an incredible girlfriend Talia, and an aunt who is doing her best, yet he can't bring himself to tell anyone the real reason behind his crippling anxiety and why he does everything he can to avoid touching anything and anyone. Meanwhile, Isiah slips deeper and deeper into his own isolated world. A devastating vision sends Alex into a race against time to protect the only family he has left and mend the fractured relationship with his brother before it's too late. This magically realistic book explores what it means to be Black in America, how the past impacts us today, and the complex bonds of brotherhood. The Cost of Knowing will tear your heart out but leave you feeling hopeful about the future and our ability to confront and navigate the legacies we've been left.
I love this book because it doesn't remind me of anything! It is wholly unique. The brother's dynamic is complex and beautiful. Anyone with siblings can relate to the changes in relationships and dynamics as we get older; especially after a traumatic event. My only critique is that I wanted more. I would really like to see what happens to Alex moving forward and see his relationship with Talia. I also want to see more from his aunt's perspective, especially now with what happened at the end (sorry no spoilers here). Overall awesome read! 4.5