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A review by yustawrites
Luster by Raven Leilani
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This books got me out of a reading slump. I can't help but compare it to Queenie, but this was much better. I DNFd Queenie quite quickly, whereas this book intrigued me.
It didn't match all of my expectations. If it's called Luster, I really expected more eroticism or kink. This books was more about loneliness, family issues, art as a way to deal with life. The writing was so good and I actually expected the plot to take a sinister turn but this also never came.
Overall I really enjoyed this story, and it was full of brilliant writing that made me reflect on things along with Edie. There was no BS or unnecessary long scenes. The story moved quite fast in a way that kept you engaged rather than confused.
I particularly enjoyed the clever and accurate descriptions of how it feels to live in someone else's house/flat. And although sometimes I thought Edie makes questionable decisions that don't make her situation any better (and then she's like: why is my situation not any better??) - it was quite frustrating - but at the same time I realise as an onlooker it's not all what it seems. I have to give Edie credit because she has a good heart and tries to make the most out of her situation, wherever she is!
It didn't match all of my expectations. If it's called Luster, I really expected more eroticism or kink. This books was more about loneliness, family issues, art as a way to deal with life. The writing was so good and I actually expected the plot to take a sinister turn but this also never came.
Overall I really enjoyed this story, and it was full of brilliant writing that made me reflect on things along with Edie. There was no BS or unnecessary long scenes. The story moved quite fast in a way that kept you engaged rather than confused.
I particularly enjoyed the clever and accurate descriptions of how it feels to live in someone else's house/flat. And although sometimes I thought Edie makes questionable decisions that don't make her situation any better (and then she's like: why is my situation not any better??) - it was quite frustrating - but at the same time I realise as an onlooker it's not all what it seems. I have to give Edie credit because she has a good heart and tries to make the most out of her situation, wherever she is!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Drug use and Infidelity