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A review by e_flah
We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds
emotional
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
5.0
We Deserve Monuments is a lyrical, compelling YA contemporary that does a fantastic job balancing an interesting story with powerful themes. I really liked how the story interrogates intergenerational trauma, legacies, and complicated family relationships.
Moderate: Racism, Cancer, Grief, and Homophobia
Minor: Murder