A review by dannb
Upstate by Kalisha Buckhanon

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

In the first 40-50 pages, I wasn’t sure this one was for me. Written in epistolary format between the two main characters… powerful, raw and encouraging,  while heartbreaking.