A review by flandeam
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book, and the comparisons to Bridget Jones’s Diary are apt. I did wish that the relationships between the friends and the characters of the friends themselves were a given a little more room to grow. All of the characters drove me crazy in the best way, and while Queenie got to improve for the most part and I loved her journey, I wanted her and her friends (mostly Darcy) to be better and more upfront about setting boundaries. You can love and support a person going through a hard time AND set boundaries. You can also be loved and supported by a person while having a hard time and call out their casual
Racism and it doesn’t mean you appreciate them any less. 

That being said though, it’s an excellent book and my personal wish for a different handling of some of the relationships doesn’t change that! The author obviously has a deep love for her characters and the book was infuriating and absolutely delightful.
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