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A review by annescorner
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book! The humour was great, the tension was felt, and the characters were the best. This book made me laugh and then want to cry two paragraphs later because it was such a rollercoaster of emotions. I rooted for the characters, was intrigued in their past and the mystery that it included, and loved their interactions. The emotions and thoughts they had in the 2019 timeline were raw, real and considered (for the most part) and in comparison to their 2004 past I loved to see their growths. They acknowledged their faults and toxicity of the past and tried to be better people in the present.
Also, Audre was great, fun, and the relationship between her and her mother was just lovely to read about. At some instances I was not sure how I felt about some POVs as I thought they might've disrupted the storyline for a moment, but in the end I think they were good additions (though they felt a bit 'on their own' while reading). Plus, all the political, cultural and ethical attitudes, especially regarding the US and Black lives in the US, was very refreshing and informative to read about. The focus on the Black book community was something I have never exclusively read about and I not only enjoyed their sass, but also the community that the characters have built through books. The author did not shy away from including micro-aggressions and problematic questions or scenarios the characters had to face, and that made the story much more real and round.
The chemistry between the protagonists was excellent and I loved how it kind of of resonated to the trope of "better together" a bit. The flashbacks and other side stories really made that show.
All in all, I think this is a new favourite of mine!
some trigger warnings for this novel however (that I can name): self harm, drug and alcohol abuse, addiction, family issues
Also, Audre was great, fun, and the relationship between her and her mother was just lovely to read about. At some instances I was not sure how I felt about some POVs as I thought they might've disrupted the storyline for a moment, but in the end I think they were good additions (though they felt a bit 'on their own' while reading). Plus, all the political, cultural and ethical attitudes, especially regarding the US and Black lives in the US, was very refreshing and informative to read about. The focus on the Black book community was something I have never exclusively read about and I not only enjoyed their sass, but also the community that the characters have built through books. The author did not shy away from including micro-aggressions and problematic questions or scenarios the characters had to face, and that made the story much more real and round.
The chemistry between the protagonists was excellent and I loved how it kind of of resonated to the trope of "better together" a bit. The flashbacks and other side stories really made that show.
All in all, I think this is a new favourite of mine!
some trigger warnings for this novel however (that I can name): self harm, drug and alcohol abuse, addiction, family issues