A review by flowerwineandbooks
Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams

4.0

LOVE this book so much I don't really know where to begin on this review.

-accurate representation of a character with OCD
-age appropriate plot about the hardships of having an alcoholic parent
-AMAZING accurate and important historical references
-hard family histories
-effects of childhood trauma in multiple examples
-racism and colorism

...and while all these important topics were brought up through Genesis' story, nothing felt forced and it didn't feel like a particularly heavy book either. It was a very fun read with cute friendships and a talent show and typical middle school nonsense!

Genesis really found herself through her history and the history of those like her, ie: Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. My heart broke for her, and then she was strong and brave enough to rebuild.