A review by ec_holland
Maame by Jessica George

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

4.0

I was entranced by this book and was fully engrossed with Maddie and her story - until we go to a sudden bout of fixated biphobia nearly 70% of the way through the book, which docked my enthusiasm.

I understand that straight people are surprised by bisexual people on dating apps, but the MC questioning whether a person is worth dating because they are bisexual is a pretty cut and dry phobia.


For a coming of age story, this was otherwise really endearing. 

“I get that respite when I’m not being me,” was a really big and relatable moment with anyone who has done the laborious process of suppressing trauma - and that feeling of shame.


There was an intimate sadness throughout the book that felt both natural and familiar. 

Sometimes, everything really is exhausting.
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