For a white woman writing about race relations, this was well-done. I appreciated the character development and growth throughout, and the examination of "color-blind" racism vs true antiracism. While there were some stereotypical issues in the book, I thought overall, it was well-written and the character growth made it worth it. A little cookie-cutter, but I really, really loved the race discussion. It reminded me a lot of my own growth from "colorblind" toward antiracist (and always a work in progress).