A review by lit_vibrations
Everything Is Not Enough by Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström

adventurous challenging emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

If you’re looking for a book filled with endless drama you found it but that’s about all it’s going to give. This is the second book in the “In Every Mirror She’s Black” series which I paid no attention to when I initially started reading. Maybe had I read the first book I could’ve connected with the characters a little more. Nonetheless the book was okay I loved the cover and stayed for the drama.

The novel follows three MC’s Kemi, Brittany-Rae, and Yasmiin as they fight their own personal struggles in one of the most egalitarian societies, Sweden. The most drama came from both Kemi and Brittany-Rae’s POV. 

Kemi was a marketing executive sleeping with a married man who gave me musty vibes for some reason. All while being in a relationship with another man she claimed to be the love of her life. How sway!!! Sis was reckless she ends up pregnant and wasn’t sure if the father was Tobias or her love interest Ragnar.

Brittany-Rae’s situation was even wilder cause she was married to a man who was still in love and obsessed with his dead ex-girlfriend. The day her husband Jonny found out the truth about his ex-girlfriend’s death she listened to him cry all night. Like ma’am what? Maybe I’m just insensitive lol. But that reminded me of the episode of Power when Angela died and Ghost told Tasha he just lost the love of his life. 😂😂😂 

Then there’s Yasmiin a former prostitute trying to make a new life for herself in Sweden only for her past to come knocking at her front door. Her situation was rather odd and unnecessary cause she didn’t have to care for Muna. This girl was a grown woman regardless if she put her down as next of kin you weren’t obligated to care for her. So, why bring unnecessary drama into your own life.

Overall, the book was meh it had some good parts but it was kind of all over the place and the pacing was iffy. The character development was okay and there are also quite a few trigger warnings throughout so be mindful if you decide to read. Special thanks to the author & @williammorrowbooks for my gifted copy‼️