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Carefree Black Girls explores what it’s like to be a Black woman in this society. It analyzes a variety of topics from fatphobia to police brutality. It’s a love letter to Black Women everywhere!
I love that this book was written for Black Women by a Black Woman. It touched on topics that the average person needs to be introduced to. One of the things that I was glad the author addressed was how social media turned Breonna Taylor into a meme. I don’t hear many people speak on this issue and it was refreshing to have someone finally discuss it.
This novel wasn’t about what I thought it was going to be about. I expected a celebration of Black Women who have paved the way for us or a book about our liberation and joy. Instead, it was a critiquing of how society treats Black Women. Discussing how society treats Black Women is a very important topic to write about, it’s just not what I thought I’d be reading.
My main complaint about this novel was the inclusion and importance of Cardi B. There has been lots of debate over whether or not Cardi B is Black. I have never seen her want to be referred to as Black or identify as Black. So, I don’t agree with her being included in a book that’s meant to celebrate Black Women, let alone having an entire essay dedicated to her when there are so many other deserving Black Women who are proud of their Blackness. I was pleased to see Blay address the discourse about Cardi’s Blackness, however, I would’ve been more pleased if Cardi hadn’t been given such importance at all.
Overall, I love how unapologetically Black this book was. I was ecstatic see Tiffany “New York” Pollard mentioned because she is a staple in Black culture. I really just love books that celebrate US! I’d recommend this book to anyone who’s in the beginning stages of learning about Black Women’s issues and any Black Woman out there who wants to feel seen.
Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for this arc. All opinions are my own.
TW: racism; racial slurs; sexual assault (mentioned); suicide attempt (mentioned); suicidal thoughts; and police brutality.
I love that this book was written for Black Women by a Black Woman. It touched on topics that the average person needs to be introduced to. One of the things that I was glad the author addressed was how social media turned Breonna Taylor into a meme. I don’t hear many people speak on this issue and it was refreshing to have someone finally discuss it.
This novel wasn’t about what I thought it was going to be about. I expected a celebration of Black Women who have paved the way for us or a book about our liberation and joy. Instead, it was a critiquing of how society treats Black Women. Discussing how society treats Black Women is a very important topic to write about, it’s just not what I thought I’d be reading.
My main complaint about this novel was the inclusion and importance of Cardi B. There has been lots of debate over whether or not Cardi B is Black. I have never seen her want to be referred to as Black or identify as Black. So, I don’t agree with her being included in a book that’s meant to celebrate Black Women, let alone having an entire essay dedicated to her when there are so many other deserving Black Women who are proud of their Blackness. I was pleased to see Blay address the discourse about Cardi’s Blackness, however, I would’ve been more pleased if Cardi hadn’t been given such importance at all.
Overall, I love how unapologetically Black this book was. I was ecstatic see Tiffany “New York” Pollard mentioned because she is a staple in Black culture. I really just love books that celebrate US! I’d recommend this book to anyone who’s in the beginning stages of learning about Black Women’s issues and any Black Woman out there who wants to feel seen.
Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for this arc. All opinions are my own.
TW: racism; racial slurs; sexual assault (mentioned); suicide attempt (mentioned); suicidal thoughts; and police brutality.