Review: Luster

Luster by Raven Leilani
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Poetically written. Leilani has a mesmerizing way with words, which is the only reason I was able to finish this very short book.

The story itself fell short for me. Very lateral movements for all characters. I did respect the hell out of Rebecca for trying to keep her family together but also felt myself wishing she'd take her daughter and just leave. Edie's choices all felt excused and I found her very unlikeable. Do marriage vows and monogomy mean nothing anymore? Turned my stomach.

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