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46 reviews
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.5
The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism
An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib
2.0
the writing was beautiful but it wasn’t a story I really cared for.
I loved how the diff generations of women were intertwined but outside of that it seemed a little all over the place and I found myself zoning out a lot.
It also seemed like there was almost like a milking of the identity crisis trope. I’m probably biased but I’m so tired of the idea that freedom and Islam can’t coexist.
Overall it just lacked nuance and I was bored a lot of the time.
I loved how the diff generations of women were intertwined but outside of that it seemed a little all over the place and I found myself zoning out a lot.
It also seemed like there was almost like a milking of the identity crisis trope. I’m probably biased but I’m so tired of the idea that freedom and Islam can’t coexist.
Overall it just lacked nuance and I was bored a lot of the time.
His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was such an easy read and really easy to get sucked into.
I loved the commentary on the sacrifices women are often called to make for the sake of making everyone else happy. This also kinda hit home for me bc there were aspects of Afi that were leaning towards trying to keep the peace and do all that’s asked of her, even if that meant ignoring the parts of her that felt a way. I love how this book spoke to how society can see women as disposable and their sole purpose being to please others.
I was amazed and found myself marking several pages to revisit later because it was so timely and so real.
Loved it!
I loved the commentary on the sacrifices women are often called to make for the sake of making everyone else happy. This also kinda hit home for me bc there were aspects of Afi that were leaning towards trying to keep the peace and do all that’s asked of her, even if that meant ignoring the parts of her that felt a way. I love how this book spoke to how society can see women as disposable and their sole purpose being to please others.
I was amazed and found myself marking several pages to revisit later because it was so timely and so real.
Loved it!