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Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo
3.5
sad fast-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: No

Samira's narrative voice was very believable. You see the trouble a mile away but understand through Samira's naivety and ignorance how she cannot. Each line of poetry is beautiful, and I loved the recurring theme of Persephone and the mother/daughter relationship.