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A review by morgan_is_reading
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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? Yes
4.25
While absolutely a rom-com, this book was much more in how it took on corporate culture, systemic racism and sexism, and making a way for oneself through mistakes and second chances.
Ember and Danuwoa are main characters that play wonderfully off each other, and the supporting cast of characters are well-developed and continue to move the plot along. Ember is a perfectly imperfect lead who does the wrong things for the right reasons and who is trying to make a way for herself after life has been hard and the world has not been set up to give her a fair shot. Danuwoa is the right counterbalance to her impulsivity and need for self-preservation.
We need more rom-coms like this, that celebrate people in their imperfections and their learning, and we DEFINITELY need more rom-coms starring Native American characters. This was a much needed addition to the genre and I can't wait for Nava's next book!
Ember and Danuwoa are main characters that play wonderfully off each other, and the supporting cast of characters are well-developed and continue to move the plot along. Ember is a perfectly imperfect lead who does the wrong things for the right reasons and who is trying to make a way for herself after life has been hard and the world has not been set up to give her a fair shot. Danuwoa is the right counterbalance to her impulsivity and need for self-preservation.
We need more rom-coms like this, that celebrate people in their imperfections and their learning, and we DEFINITELY need more rom-coms starring Native American characters. This was a much needed addition to the genre and I can't wait for Nava's next book!