A review by wellreadmegs
Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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

4.25

Yinka was infuriating at times during this book, but her growth was ultimately incredible. I learned not only a lot about Nigerian culture and even faith. Yinka was a relatable character who went from having it all to losing it so quickly. I found parts of the book to be extremely relatable when it came to dealing with a breakup, your family's expectations, and navigating adult friendships when everyone is in a different season of life. Yinka is a single 30-something woman who doesn't have it all figured out yet but was putting in the work to do so & that's always a beautiful thing to watch. I appreciated that there wasn't a romantic love story between two people but between Yinka and herself. I thought the author did a great job with the counseling sessions of the book - some of it hit a little too close to home. Lizzie Blackburn touched on some deep topics of colorism, classism, and faith. Also, I appreciated the references to Insecure. 
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