A review by marisacarpico
Luster by Raven Leilani

challenging dark emotional reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Knocking this down a bit in the rating because it doesn't really have an ending. I liked the language at first, blunt like a rock used to bash in someone's skull, but it grows same-y by the end. I admit that's in part to convey the main character's mental state, but it ultimately flattened everything too much for me. That said, I thought about this a lot while reading it and wouldn't be surprised if it has staying power. Would definitely read more of Leilani's work.
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