A review by bookedbymadeline
The Mothers by Brit Bennett

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

5.0

I marked so many pages, immediately pulled in by Bennett once again! She is officially an auto buy author for me ๐Ÿ’—

I loved following these characters, theyโ€™re complex and well written! We get to know them so well as we follow their lives throughout the years. I loved the way the story was told through โ€œthe mothers!โ€

I really related to Aubrey at times especially later in the book. Bennett has a wonderful way of creating her characters and breathing life into them! 

It was thought provoking and emotional, with a perfect ending and all I can say to sum up my feelings is: Omg the writing ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜


TW/CW: adult/minor relationship, pregnancy, abortion, death of parent, suicide, domestic abuse, rape (brief mention), alcohol (specifically underage drinking), violence, infidelity 

Rep: Muslim minor character, Filipina minor character, Black MCs and author, white side character, lesbian side characters 
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