1. I've always been inspired by the women in my family. My great-grandmother immigrated to the US by herself at 17. My grandmother took care of her sisters & their farm when her father & brothers were fighting in The Winter War. There's more, but I'm going to run out of space: They are all strong, amazing women.
2. I've tagged Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Beales, one of the Little Rock Nine. (Yes, I have Beyonce's album on the brain.)
so-soWelp! Another disappointing sophomore effort. There were elements I really enjoyed, but this felt like it could have used more cooking before serving. I will still eagerly read whatever she writes next.
I ❤️ weekends.
so-soThis was a so so character driven story about a college dorm and the RAs and students who live there and a visiting writing professor it was a slog until about 2/3. Honestly none of the characters were likable
#readaway2024 book 10
#MarvellousMarch
pickKiley Reid is an excellent author. I enjoyed the character development and the unpredictable plot. The theme of racism was woven throughout in a subtle way. I was finding ways to sneak in reading it as I was so drawn in. Highly recommend along with her first novel, Such a Fun Age.
pickOnce again I was up all night reading. I think this character driven novel might work better as a tv show. Every character makes terrible choices at every turn, it keeps the pages turning. Not sure the pay off at the end was impactful enough for me.
Just started and really like it. 🐷 The characters already seem whole and multifaceted. 🎀
so-soDisappointing after Reid‘s first novel Such a Fun Age. This one is set in a college dorm, with an RA, bratty undergrads, and a journalist/visiting professor. All parties engage with each other and morally ambiguous shenanigans ensue. Mostly a commentary on class, wealth, status, and who‘s taking advantage of whom. I wasn‘t over the moon for it but it wasn‘t terrible either. Great audio narration though!
pickNot as engaging as her first book but I did still enjoy it. Most of the book was very character and scene driven which I don‘t always like but it kept my attention. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
