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A review by natalieba
Milk Blood Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-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
4.5
This. Book. Woah. Milk Blood Heat by Dantiel W. Montiz was the first book chosen for @parkroadbooksclt 2022 Challenge Book Club - the category for this month was an award winner. This short story collection is STRIKING - each story packs a punch and the writing is vivid and evocative and beautiful.
All the stories take place in Florida and the author doesn’t shy away from some tough content - miscarriage, suicidal, cancer, sexual assault… I’m a sensitive reader and for me the payout for living with the characters in their struggles was worth it. This isn’t manipulative emotional content - this is real (well, actually I hope the content in Exotics isn’t real… would love some thoughts on that story if you have some to share!).
All the stories take place in Florida and the author doesn’t shy away from some tough content - miscarriage, suicidal, cancer, sexual assault… I’m a sensitive reader and for me the payout for living with the characters in their struggles was worth it. This isn’t manipulative emotional content - this is real (well, actually I hope the content in Exotics isn’t real… would love some thoughts on that story if you have some to share!).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Suicide