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A review by giaslibrary
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
not too often do we get to see black women portrayed in media that are able to make mistakes (& queenie made so many jfc), are able to be “unhinged,” are able to grow into a better person. we always have to start that way and end that way, and i’m so grateful that candice carty-williams wrote this book, because i’m sure we can all relate in one way or another.
this novel explores racism, interracial relationships, micro aggressions, slut-shaming, childhood trauma. it’s intense (like genuinely, check the trigger warnings) and as someone who can relate to some of the experiences, it’s a pill that’s hard to swallow. it’s hilarious, and Queenie, with all of her god-awful decisions and thoughts, is still a character that you just want to hug and scream “sis, therapy, now, please!”
this was a reread and i loved it as much as i did the first time!
(shout out to the author for make the side characters just as interesting as the main, i'm a Kyzaike stan)
this novel explores racism, interracial relationships, micro aggressions, slut-shaming, childhood trauma. it’s intense (like genuinely, check the trigger warnings) and as someone who can relate to some of the experiences, it’s a pill that’s hard to swallow. it’s hilarious, and Queenie, with all of her god-awful decisions and thoughts, is still a character that you just want to hug and scream “sis, therapy, now, please!”
this was a reread and i loved it as much as i did the first time!
(shout out to the author for make the side characters just as interesting as the main, i'm a Kyzaike stan)
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Self harm, and Abortion