A review by leio_vaasi_read
Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A relevent and relatable novel filled with the social expectations and emotional anxieties of being a millennial. Going into the book, I knew performative allyship would be a main focus, but I didn't expect the deep connection between Emira and Briar. I enjoyed the dialogue in the book and the stark contrast between Emira and Alix's groups of friends. There were some stylistic choices in writing that I felt halted the flow of the novel, but not enough to prevent me from finishing the book in 24 hours.

Spoiler

The ending was upsetting but completely realistic. I felt myself wishing that there was an alternate ending where Alix would have been caught for the child abuse of leaving her baby home alone, and Emira would get custody of Briar.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

Spoiler

There is mention of child neglect and abuse. Alix forgets her child in the nursery and leaves the house. In addition, she neglects Briar throughout the novel.