by Candice Carty-Williams
So here's the thing. Some people are not going to like this book. They are going to be upset by how Queenie conducts herself and how messy (she was super messy) her life was and how it's not a good look for a black character. I would argue that is wrong. I don't mind messy books or characters. Those...
Queenie, Candice Carty-Williams, author; Shvorne Marks, narrator Queenie is a troubled young woman of color, from a dysfunctional background. As her character is developed and explored, the author illustrates the racism that not only black women are exposed to, but also touches on the plight of the ...
A special thank you to NetGalley, BookishFirst, Gallery/Scout Press, and Simon & Schuster Canada for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.Meet Queenie Jenkins—a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman who is straddling two heritages and trying find her place. She has just been dumped by her long-time ...
This is another astonishing debut, available at your local bookseller for preorder now or on Tuesday. Queenie is having a rough time. Her longtime boyfriend has suggested they go on a 'break' and wants her to move out and find a new place to live, in London, with no notice. She's tired of being ig...
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