A review by itsawrapxx
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The love between Efe and Sam was endearing. But I had to take my time with this; there were moments when the book had me exhausted. The book handles the themes of marriage, motherhood, and mental health in the most human and empathetic manner. Despite the rough patches and missteps both characters make along the way; you are rooting for them to find their way back to happiness and one another. I went through the motions with Efe and Sam, but that speaks to the character-driven plot as well as how well-developed they are. I was not a fan of the ending at all. Both characters had such significant revelations as individuals and had made notable strides in their relationship that I wish were able to breathe.
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