A review by honestlyholly
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

emotional funny sad 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

4.75

I had a lump in my throat for most of this book. I felt Queenie's pain so deeply. At first I thought this might be a love triangle story, but it is oh so much deeper than that and touches on so many important topics - promiscuity and sex, miscarriage, mental health, family, childhood trauma, abusive and toxic relationships, racism, dating, friendships, cheating, work, forgiveness and confidence.

The only reason this isn't a 5 star read is that it was very boy focused. Even when Queenie was getting better, she still went back to online dating and going home with a man on the first date. It was very heteronormative!
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