A review by jackelz
Will Do Magic for Small Change by Andrea Hairston

“Your stories fill my empty spaces.”

I’m not really sure how to classify this one. Historical fantasy. Science fiction. Hints of magic and mystery. With themes of race, gender, sexuality, and family. 

Since I haven’t seen this one on Booksta, scroll for the synopsis. I went in blind and had no idea what was happening! 

This book was LONG and SLOW.

The concept of learning West African religion and history through ‘The Chronicles’ was really cool, and I liked that the chapters for it appeared gradually. I  liked the main character, Cinnamon, but wasn’t completely invested in her story. I wanted to love this book, but overall I was bored. I honestly think that it was because I had difficulty differentiating between the two timelines. I’d still recommend it for the themes and rep. 

Rep: plus-size Black bi MC in a polyamorous relationship, nonbinary MC, gay SC, other BIPOC & queer SCs