A review by marysaou
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

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

3.25

I can appreciate a flawed main character who goes through a transformation during the course of a novel. However, Queenie's self-destructive cycles and struggle with crippling anxiety were tough for me to read. My heart broke for her again and again, as someone who has personally experienced panic attacks and overwhelming anxiety. With all that, it was hard to enjoy this book. However, I look forward to reading more by this author, as this was her debut novel!
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