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A review by laynemandros
Come & Get It by Kiley Reid
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thank you @librofm for this gifted ALC copy!
This book was fun, relatable, odd, and messy; I really ate it up. I’m not sure what I was expecting from this one because I haven’t read “Such A Fun Age” and I also did that thing where I didn’t read the back cover copy.
However, I was delighted to find that one of the main characters, Millie, is a college RA. Millie’s experiences with residents was so painfully relatable and I loved reading every second of it. I also really enjoyed watching Millie full embody the meaning of chaotic bisexual.
The reader is taken through multiple POVs in this book: Millie, a senior RA just trying to graduate and fulfill her dream of owning a home. Agatha, a visiting professor who is taking a break from her wife. And Katherine (I think that’s her name) and overly-anxious college student who desperately wants to fit in with her roommates. The book ends up culminating in a ridiculous climax that is both unbelievable and relatable (especially as a former RA, I look back at that job and honestly cannot believe the shit I did and saw lmfao).
I will say that if you’re looking for a plot-driven read, this probably won’t be it. I found it to be less plot and more ~vibes~, but the vibes were good nonetheless.
The book is lighthearted, chaotic, and smartly written while also commenting on racism, class, desire, consumption, and money.
Reid’s writing is captivating, I found her style so detailed and witty— I really enjoyed this read!