Enjoyed this book and the ways it explores the afterlives of colonialism, indigenous belonging, and island life.

Pros: Loved the way she explored the land and history of the Caribbean. The writing style was very enjoyable too. It was like a song.

Cons: Love story was a bit too sex heavy, in a way that it became an indicator for love. I didn’t enjoy this, especially as “youth” and virginity felt like indicators of love. I also didn’t appreciate the treatment of Black women in the book.