A review by arguhlincozzi
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is a really good book, with critical insights into race, gender, and class, with undertones of disability and ableism. It's definitely a critical look at white women's victimhood seeking behaviors in society, but focused on the wellbeing of the main Black woman character.