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A review by blackloreuk
Luster by Raven Leilani
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Raven work is brilliant here! We get into generational trauma, the adultisation of young black girls, and the affects of slut shaming.
I didn’t really like the fact that Eric was white but raven may have done that to present the racial and gender power dynamics.
Raven gives a backstory to every aspect and helps us understand Edie thought process in everything she does. She doesn’t justify or try and make her character a victim she simply talks about it. Helps the reader really understand what is happening in the book!
I didn’t really like the fact that Eric was white but raven may have done that to present the racial and gender power dynamics.
Raven gives a backstory to every aspect and helps us understand Edie thought process in everything she does. She doesn’t justify or try and make her character a victim she simply talks about it. Helps the reader really understand what is happening in the book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug use, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, and Medical trauma