A review by okayinmybook
We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Thank you to Libro.FM for my complementary audio copy of this book!
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My reading year has started off with a 5 star read, We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds.
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Brief Synopsis: Main character Avery is forced to leave her comfortable life in Washington, DC to move to the home of her terminally grandmother in Georgia. Faced with family secrets, new friendships, and big realizations…will Avery discover the truth she’s seeking?
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My thoughts: This is a powerful, emotion driven YA novel. The author’s writing is beautiful and the novel is a perfect mix of character driven and plot driven. The story includes romance, a city’s racial tensions, family secrets, and an ongoing mystery. I loved the characters and was truly invested in them. A true 5 star read! 
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