A review by elliott_the_clementine
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is maybe the only book of my tweenage years that has truly aged well because not aging well is the whole point of the book. All the characters are stereotypes, the plot feels completely unhinged, and the combination thereof perfectly communicates Bray’s incredulity and precise focus on the ways in which limiting expectations govern our global and personal societies. 
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