I know you have been seeing The Vanishing Half all over instagram and I know you have seen the raving reviews, but YOU NEED TO DROP WHATEVER BOOK YOU ARE READING NOW AND READ THIS BOOK!

This was my first read by Brit Bennett and before the end of the first chapter, I already ordered The Mothers as one of my picks for #blackpublishingpower. The Vanishing Half is an incredible and moving story which looks at identity and how people with seemingly the same identities live out their lives in different ways. I loved how this book spanned over the years, specifically within the Vignes family’s generations. Desiree and Stella were such developed and multifaceted characters which I really enjoyed reading about and I felt I learned so much from them. That being said, my absolute favorite characters were Jude and Reese. They were both so unexpected in who they are and where they went in the book and I loved every second I spent with them as a reader. I want to read another book dedicated solely to them.

With all of this in mind, Brit Bennett not only writes amazing characters but she also explores racism from many viewpoints such as colorism within the Black community. The Vanishing Half also shares beautiful relationships both romantically and in friendship that leave you wanting more. Also for all of those who are interested, The Vanishing Half includes queer characters which make your heart swoon.