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Everything Is Not Enough by Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström

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vangalapriya's review against another edition

2.0

I did not realize this book was a sequel. Maybe if I'd read the first one I'd get more out of this book. I was sent the book through the goodreads giveaway program. It took a while for me to get into it. The book tells the story of three black women in Sweden and the conflicts they experience throughout their lives. Of the three women I felt Yasmin's story was the only one that had real depth in terms of exploring her struggle. The other two stories felt extremely superficial in that I couldn't identify with them. Britney, who realizes her husband married her because she looks like a woman he used to love, wants to divorce him. I understood that his family wasn't accepting and she was made to feel like a token but there were times I questioned if she ever loved him. The book gave off the feeling that he worshipped her and was rich, hence she gave up everything to follow him and becomes extremely comfortable in their privileged life. Kemi, who works as a diversity director for Britney's husband Johnny's marketing company, has an affair with her married coworker. She is made to quit while he gets off free. I understand the unfairness of that but I couldn't forgive her for the affair. I don't think a good case was even made for why she had it and to be honest there was no deep reason. The book tries to explain it as her feeling she didn't deserve her boyfriend's love but I didn't feel that was written well enough. Again, maybe reading the first would've helped but I don't think I'll be exploring this author again.

brittbartlett's review against another edition

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5.0

I thought I wanted to yell at these characters in the first book, and then this book happened. I will say that these plot twists had me on the edge of my seat way more than the first book. I think my jaw dropped multiple times towards the end of this one! Definitely kept me on the edge of my seat while cheering for all of these women to find their peace in whatever way made sense for them. I loved the epilogue but it made me sad that there wouldn’t be a book three because I could read about these characters forever! I would have loved to hear more about Khadija and her backstory. But I loved this book and couldn’t read it fast enough!

skeeblue1's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

kirei_eyes's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

A good book through and true!

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kmoore05's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed this book so much more than the first book in this series. This book kept me guessing. Every time I thought I knew what the next thing was, I was surprised by what actually happened.