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Every Body Looking
by Candice Iloh
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was my first venture into books in verse and I really enjoyed it!
Every Body Looking is a young adult, coming of age story about Ada, a first generation Nigerian American. The book takes the reader through formidable experiences in Ada’s life, flashing both forwards and backwards in time. It was super character driven and that worked for me.
Iloh is a skilled writer. Each verse could be read as a stand alone poem which is IMPRESSIVE. She crafted verses about religion, sexuality and molestation (all trigger warnings!!) with such a raw, intimate voice. Maybe this is how all books in verse read, but I was blown away that Iloh was able to convey so much in each verse. I’m wordy! Iloh was the opposite and it was really powerful for me to see how less words can still equate to dynamic writing.
I recommend this book if...
🖤 you’re interested in trying a book in verse
🖤 you want to read about a woman feeling empowered in her body
🖤 you want a quick, powerful read
🖤 you’re interested in African immigrants in America and blackness in America
Every Body Looking is a young adult, coming of age story about Ada, a first generation Nigerian American. The book takes the reader through formidable experiences in Ada’s life, flashing both forwards and backwards in time. It was super character driven and that worked for me.
Iloh is a skilled writer. Each verse could be read as a stand alone poem which is IMPRESSIVE. She crafted verses about religion, sexuality and molestation (all trigger warnings!!) with such a raw, intimate voice. Maybe this is how all books in verse read, but I was blown away that Iloh was able to convey so much in each verse. I’m wordy! Iloh was the opposite and it was really powerful for me to see how less words can still equate to dynamic writing.
I recommend this book if...
🖤 you’re interested in trying a book in verse
🖤 you want to read about a woman feeling empowered in her body
🖤 you want a quick, powerful read
🖤 you’re interested in African immigrants in America and blackness in America