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A review by clara01
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
challenging
emotional
funny
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
3.75
I liked this book, it's incredibly raw, relatable and thought provoking. At times it was cringy or hard to get through because the FMC is flawed and real, she makes mistakes and says or does the wrong thing. I found myself either wanting to shake her or hug her.
Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Medical trauma, and Abandonment
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Medical content