A review by gaiadances
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

beautiful book about race, family and love. first time i’ve read a story about passing and gotten to better understand the colourism that exists even in black communities. historical fiction usually isn’t my favourite genre but i loved this book. and the wonderful story of two sisters