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I enjoyed her debut novel so much, but this one just fell flat. Wale and Temi's relationship was bogged down with miscommunication, and I think there was so much insight into their dynamic that I would have loved to have. A little more nuance, maybe?
dark
tense
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A beautiful coming-of-age story that traces the evolving bond between two best friends, Daphne and Connie. Set in the heart of South London, the novel explores themes of family, race, immigration, love, and abuse with tenderness and depth. We grow alongside both characters as they navigate their world and each other. The love story at the center isn’t neatly tied up with a bow, and that’s exactly what makes it so powerful. Daphne and Connie feel real: complex, flawed, and deeply human. Easily one of my favorite reads of the year so far.
I was expecting more mystery and tension. The detail in the writing is very industrial, and I thugged it out to the end of part one expecting to be left with some anticipation for part two but it was overall boring to me.
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you love a multigenerational family drama, go ahead and add this to your TBR and get this story into your possession. Eze navigates the complexities of tradition versus modernity, mental health, and the haunting legacies that shape our identities. I was invested in the story of Margaret and Benjamin's relationship and what led to their separation. Their story is told intricately through the changing dynamics of the setting, Nigeria. I thoroughly enjoyed Eze's debut and look forward to their future work. Thank you, Penguin Group Dutton and Tiny Reparations Books for providing this book for review and consideration via NetGalley.
