A review by sarahinreaderland
Half Light by Tayari Jones

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Amelia and Camelia are identical twins; but in appearance only. The two of them couldn't be further apart in personality. Which serves them well in their adult life when feisty Camelia ends up being her sister's divorce attorney. After Amelia and her teenagers have gone through the turmoil of divorce, Amelia decides that there is something she gifted her husband that she regrets. And she wants it back. That involves breaking and entering, so who better to accompany her than her twin.

I really enjoyed the tone of this book. Everything about it felt authentic and the characters quickly became people that I felt like I knew. As much as the story of the twins' sibling love was at times emotional, I also found myself laughing at parts. It reminded me so much of conversations that have and do take place between me and my own sister. 

This was a story about family; those that we chose and those that we don't and how this particular family navigated their way through ups and downs. Really enjoyed it.