amelieoskamp's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
reggieblack's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
kr1stintin's review against another edition
It cannot be denied that Reid is a talented and captivating author, but I can’t consciously recommend reading from a white cisgender, hetero woman who appropriates queer history or multiracial experiences in her storytelling. Especially when there are a bounty of actually queer, actually biracial authors to enjoy stories from. At least for me as a bisexual, brown reader, its uncomfortable for someone who does not experience this marginalization to tour and play around in these complex identities.
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While I could tolerate most of the beginning half of the book before I learned more about Reid’s identity and habitually appropriative writing, it was the use of the Stonewall riots and the AIDS epidemic in this storyline that left the worst taste in my mouth.lbullock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-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
4.0
hollydav24's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
shadouakuma's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-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
3.5
solene_richard's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sandys_reading's review against another edition
4.0
I just didnt felt like I was reading. The writing style and the Story line really catched me. It was like I couldnt let this book rest.
bkay's review against another edition
5.0
easy, slower placed read. story was well told. & I would love to see this as a movie or short series! The husbands were such a small part of the story. Yes, they make up the whole book lol but there is only one romantic relationship this book is truly about. Monique’s character was flat to me. idk I could have done without the storyline… I know she served as the narrator of the story and we know she’s connected to Evelyn somehow from the start, so she “needs” to be there. but idk her little personal chapters did nothing for me.