A review by thatenbyisisreads
Content Warning: Everything by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
This book, especially the poem, "I was born in a great length of river", helped remind me that despite all of my trauma, I will never know what it's like to drown. Akwaeke Emezi is truly such an inspiring and powerful author, I highly recommend everyone to read their work!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault