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EXCEPTIONAL. The articulation of a history and generational trauma that Black people experience regardless of their acknowledgement. It was just a wonderfully and artfully crafted story of redemption, the tole but importance of the journey of healing and the price we pay for having to explain our existence in hard spaces — all the while validating our purpose and right to be in these spaces without compromising the dignity of our blackness and the freedom and perseverance of our ancestors.
Yeah — that’s a HECKING lot, but I’ve NEVER read a story that captured it so beautifully and in the end produced a heroin who’s journeying to find it and not at the expense of losing herself or assimilating to a societal and cultural perspective of her white peers.
It’s raw and uncomfortable in the best way, and I can’t recommend it enough. As a Black woman - seen beyond life and as a white peer who’s seeking to be a better ally but also wants a fun read with twists and turns and not just historical and rhetorical outlines - this is it right here.
Add in some secret societies and magic and you’ve got a wonderful story ! LOVED! IT!
Yeah — that’s a HECKING lot, but I’ve NEVER read a story that captured it so beautifully and in the end produced a heroin who’s journeying to find it and not at the expense of losing herself or assimilating to a societal and cultural perspective of her white peers.
It’s raw and uncomfortable in the best way, and I can’t recommend it enough. As a Black woman - seen beyond life and as a white peer who’s seeking to be a better ally but also wants a fun read with twists and turns and not just historical and rhetorical outlines - this is it right here.
Add in some secret societies and magic and you’ve got a wonderful story ! LOVED! IT!
3.5!!
Ugh. Love love LOVED this series in high schools Dm in reading it 6 years later and it’s just
Ugh. Love love LOVED this series in high schools Dm in reading it 6 years later and it’s just
A beautifully written book about death and coming to terms with the very reality that it is indeed inevitable. Whew, it was the falling in love with the characters for me. Rufus and Mateo, their friendship and finding comfort in one another as they experience their last few moments in life together. They ask the hard deep questions about what happens after they die, while also presently mending the broken and unscathed parts of their lives.
I give it 3 stars because there were many side characters that in the end came/crossed paths with protagonists Rufus and Mateo; however, there were also some unnecessary side stories that did not contribute to the plot or the character development of any of the main characters, but other than that - the ending was as the title says.. so just prepare your hearts and emotions for that.
I give it 3 stars because there were many side characters that in the end came/crossed paths with protagonists Rufus and Mateo; however, there were also some unnecessary side stories that did not contribute to the plot or the character development of any of the main characters, but other than that - the ending was as the title says.. so just prepare your hearts and emotions for that.
4.5!!
Just so wonderfully written and wraps up all four stories so wonderfully. I appreciate that there was a wide range of representation in Meyers series and even re-reading it, I found myself appreciating that multicultural representation more. It sparks a curiosity and brings some light and beauty to these fairytale stories that have only ever been told from the perspective of whiteness.
The twists and turns and wonders of them all make you smile, and root for each character. Just so great and enjoyed reading this series all over again.
Just so wonderfully written and wraps up all four stories so wonderfully. I appreciate that there was a wide range of representation in Meyers series and even re-reading it, I found myself appreciating that multicultural representation more. It sparks a curiosity and brings some light and beauty to these fairytale stories that have only ever been told from the perspective of whiteness.
The twists and turns and wonders of them all make you smile, and root for each character. Just so great and enjoyed reading this series all over again.
3.5!
It was a beautifully written book about how complex the world of a woman who is doing her best to make it while remaining authentic to themselves, while also changing and shifting the status quo to be more beautiful than it’s oppressive previous. It was such a heart wrenching read that pulled you in and made you feel as if you too were present, mending and molding relationships with the wonderful characters, experiencing their griefs and losses and choosing to move forward without them.
It was great.
It was a beautifully written book about how complex the world of a woman who is doing her best to make it while remaining authentic to themselves, while also changing and shifting the status quo to be more beautiful than it’s oppressive previous. It was such a heart wrenching read that pulled you in and made you feel as if you too were present, mending and molding relationships with the wonderful characters, experiencing their griefs and losses and choosing to move forward without them.
It was great.
It’s just so fun to be transported into this world. Sometimes it’s like a fever dream. I often forgot how deeply I love these characters and care for them. From Ron’s jokes and antics to Hermoine’s needless meddling but thoughtful compassion and of course Harry and his journey to discerning himself and his people. Just so fun to start then all over again, it always feels as if I’m reading them for the first time.