A review by smittonwith
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

“Black Cake” is everything that everyone has said it is! This is a great read that is heavy with heritage, identity, self-discovery, escaping and family. “Black Cake” is a beautifully woven story about a girl becoming a woman and the impacts that follow. “Black Cake” explores the depth of West Indies Culture and the journeys that Eleanor Bennett goes on. This story is well thought out with careful world building and pristine character mapping. This is a beautiful and emotional love story of a woman and her life. 
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