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emotional
funny
hopeful
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
I was so unimpressed with June's BOTM picks. I was like ugh I don't want to get any of these blah woe is me. I finally decided to go with this one since it features LGBTQIA+ themes and is by a Black author. AND IM SO GLAD I DID. This book is laugh-out-loud funny, incredibly heart-warming, and has amazing character development, all while tackling some truly real family dynamics, trauma, AND police brutality. I absolutely adored it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Police brutality, Dementia, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent