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Such a Fun Age
by Kiley Reid
What a witty and satirical read. I don't normally read books like this, but I found myself really enjoying this story. You really get to know each of the characters on a personal level and how their relationships overlap. In a really strange way, I found this book similar to Challengers (the movie) because it is ALL about complicated relationships and power dynamics. This book does a great job of satirizing white wokeness, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The humor is sharp and biting, but in a really subtle and well-written way. This book addresses the issue of "good intentions" and how well-meaning white people can make problems even worse. Seeing Alix's character arc throughout the novel was so satisfying on such a deep level. My only problem with this book is I fear it may be a bit forgettable- it wasn't life altering but I certainly enjoyed the experience of reading it. I also was waiting for a reveal that did not happen (I wanted Kelly to be secretly biracial SO BAD ðŸ˜) so that was devastating when I found out Kelly was just another white guy who did some shitty things. He is a cool character after all, and I was pleased with the development of his relationship with Emira (especially at the end of the story). I stunned (in a really good way) at how Emira gets so entangled into problems that have nothing to do with her. I love the messiness of this novel, and how Emira sticks to her guns in spite of it. She is a calm, cool, collected and absolutely charming character. I would recommend this book to people who would like a lighter read and love wittiness, satire, and commentary on social issues like race and privilege.