A review by gellyreads
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I have such mixed feelings about this book. I really enjoyed it, overall.
I do feel like the pacing is a bit off, however? I’m not sure how much of this is because I did an audiobook vs a physical book, but it just seemed like everything was happening at the end. Normally, I don’t mind this, but I spoke to a friend who said you knew the secret to the control earlier in the show. I
Also feel like I had a hard time when we would see random scenes from the other people’s POV. I also really liked Nell? And my bestie hated her in the show, so that’s interesting.
I wish this wasn’t marketed as Get Out as a book, but it is in a way. It’s more nefarious and has a lot to say. I will watch the adaptation. I will recommend this book. I will re-read this book. And the fact that I know I already will plan so much time in my brain to this book, and want to stay with this story and concept, bump this from a 4 to a 5 star book for me, despite its flaws. 
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