A review by leahgustafson
Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

 
This story follows the journey a young woman named Eve as she grieves, copes with, and comes to terms with the loss of her husband (who has recently committed suicide). The reader is both immersed in Eve’s grief and witness to her personal growth. This book is a beautiful portrayal of grief—its complexities, how it is all-encompassing, and its non-linear pattern. 
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Eve’s family is my favorite part of this whole story. While they are all individual characters, the “family” is a character in the collective sense. I wish everyone had the ability to feel the love, comfort, and support this family brings to Eve. It made me reflect on how I show up for my own people throughout life’s ups and downs. I also enjoyed the friendships Eve makes. It made me think a lot about the people we meet at various points throughout our lives and how they impact and shape who we become (even if only in small ways). 
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There were times I felt this book got repetitive. Maybe this was meant to show the depths of grief and how it is never truly gone. However, I’m not sure the reader need this, as I felt it was already depicted very clearly. I was also left wondering if the “twist” was necessary. It felt a little cliche to me. I did question whether or not it “fit” with my vision of Eve and Q’s life that was portrayed throughout the story. I’d love to hear more about what other readers have to say about this! 
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This one obviously has BIG trigger warnings—grief, depression, death, suicide. If you are planning to pick this one up, please make sure you are in the right frame of mind for it. 
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