A review by cherryblossomgirl
In Every Mirror She's Black by Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.75

The author is a good writer. However, I just didn't like the decisions these characters kept making. They were so shallow and selfish. It's really quite a depressing read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Racism, Body shaming, Suicide, Classism, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Mental illness, and Death

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Abortion, Deportation, and Gaslighting