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These Heathens
by Mia McKenzie
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
5.0 stars
HIGHLY recommend
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about 1960s Atlanta with the rise of the Civil Rights movement. The famous Black folks weaved throughout this novel were phenomenal. Thankfully, I knew who most of the people were and their legacies, but I need to improve my education!
The storyline starts with a 17-year-old Black young woman, Doris, in need of an abortion. But the story is so much more than that. It is the intersectionality of class, race, gender, and LGBT+. Doris comes from a Black church background and learns that the different Black people are not heathens as she originally thought. It is a voyage of self-discovery and personal growth.
There are so many layers lto unpack with this historical novel. It is so well done. Read it!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/05/review-these-heathens-earcebook.html
HIGHLY recommend
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about 1960s Atlanta with the rise of the Civil Rights movement. The famous Black folks weaved throughout this novel were phenomenal. Thankfully, I knew who most of the people were and their legacies, but I need to improve my education!
The storyline starts with a 17-year-old Black young woman, Doris, in need of an abortion. But the story is so much more than that. It is the intersectionality of class, race, gender, and LGBT+. Doris comes from a Black church background and learns that the different Black people are not heathens as she originally thought. It is a voyage of self-discovery and personal growth.
There are so many layers lto unpack with this historical novel. It is so well done. Read it!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/05/review-these-heathens-earcebook.html
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Grief
Minor: Vomit, Car accident