A review by jesscochran
Luster by Raven Leilani

dark emotional reflective sad fast-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

3.75

I did enjoy this book, I enjoy the genre of messy and complications women just trying to figure life out because nothing matters and everything matters and intersection exists and we are also floating on a big rock. This book perfectly exemplifies what the inside of my brain can look like when I'm overwhelmed and I'm also grateful for authors who will write what sometime we're too afraid to say out loud. But I wish it was longer and really leaned into the questions about sexuality as well. I would've loved to read more from Edie's perspective.