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mamadaughterbookclub 's review for:
Bright Red Fruit
by Safia Elhillo
emotional
medium-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:
Complicated
Wow, this book completely blew me away. It won a 2025 Youth Media Award (I believe it was a Printz Honor book) so it immediately shot to the top of my TBR. And it was outstanding.
Definitely check the content warnings and be prepared to feel a slew of emotions while reading it. As a mother to girls, this one hit very close to home.
Top notch main character, excellent POV, strong voice, and lots of complex themes around family, mother-daughter conflict, friendship, coming of age, and inappropriate relationships / grooming with an older man.
Recommended for ages 12+, this is a must read for all teens!
Definitely check the content warnings and be prepared to feel a slew of emotions while reading it. As a mother to girls, this one hit very close to home.
Top notch main character, excellent POV, strong voice, and lots of complex themes around family, mother-daughter conflict, friendship, coming of age, and inappropriate relationships / grooming with an older man.
Recommended for ages 12+, this is a must read for all teens!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual assault