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A review by jaywithwhiskey
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Although it did feel kind of long at times, I really enjoyed this book. The theme of mental health care is really important and done in such a genuine and heartbreaking way. We follow Queenie after a breakup through self-destruction and a long road to recovery afterwards. Overall this book is hard to read sometimes due to having to watch the characters go through some hard times, but ultimately it makes you feel warm and it's hilarious and you fall in love with Queenie and her friends and family.
Graphic: Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Minor: Police brutality