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BOOK REVIEW RUNDOWN: IN EVERY MIRROR SHE'S BLACK


๐Ÿ“–BOOK TITLE: IN EVERY MIRROR SHE'S BLACK 

๐Ÿ“–AUTHOR: LOLA AKINMADE AKERSTROM

๐Ÿ“–THOUGHTS&OPINIONS: 
#TwelfthBookOf2024 

To say I love this book would be an understatement! I loved every single thing about the book, and I wouldn't want to change a thing at all. 

I am going to start with a character I disliked to an extent: Brittany-Rae. So, Brittany, what made you fall for Johnny? His inability to lie to your face or what? Or you were just looking for an excuse to leave Jamal because you couldn't get past the fact that he lied to you. You upended your life for a man you met for a few months, got married, and moved to a new country for someone you weren't sure about, solely based on the fact that he couldn't lie to you๐Ÿ˜‘

I also disliked Kemi to an extent; the biggest marketing firm recruited you personally, and you accepted just because you allowed your twin sister to make the decision for you. Twin telepathy, my foot! You cheated; fucking own up to it!!

My dearest Muna, you are really inquisitive and curious, aren't you? Most people wouldn't want to share their emotional baggage with you just because you told them a couple stories of yours. I wish what happened to you didn't happen. ๐Ÿ˜ช

In summary, I loved how the ladies didn't become friends; their individuality was something I appreciated๐Ÿ˜. This book touched on manyaspects,s such as racism, tokenism, fetishism and the rest. 
To the next book in the trilogy,"EVERYTHING IS NOT ENOUGH" 

๐Ÿ“–RATINGS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(5 STARS)




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