A review by teresagibbons
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

very engaging, and different from other historical fiction books i have read in the past. made me cry a few times thinking about how it reflected my own immigrant-based family and our relationships. overall a super solid read, but i didn't feel a super intense connection to the book.