Loved the writing, but the execution fell short for me. I think this book was too short to really reach the full potential... and this comes from the person that constantly complains about the lack of editing in novels.
I’ve finally been introduced to the lyrical prose of Jacqueline Woodson. This narrative was a whole lot sadder than I expected, but enchanting nevertheless. I’m gobsmacked how many themes can fit in so few pages and still feel respectfully handled. CW (+spoilers): suicide, teenage pregnancies, minor character death, objectification of young Black women, mental health struggles and therapy
