Reading this felt like one of those rapids rides where it's slow at times, but then rocky/scary/unstable and you're just waiting for the moment you geReading this felt like one of those rapids rides where it's slow at times, but then rocky/scary/unstable and you're just waiting for the moment you get splashed in the face. I took my seat and went along for the ride, not troubling myself much with figuring out the unreliable narrator's truth along the way or any of the details about the process of publishing. Good, fun (dark) read that kept me engaged from start to finish....more
The plot was fantastic and kept me completely engaged, which (for me) is notable given all the POV and timeline changes. I really loved learning aboutThe plot was fantastic and kept me completely engaged, which (for me) is notable given all the POV and timeline changes. I really loved learning about Lexington story and legacy through past and present. Although the book is fiction, Lexington was a real horse....more
For me personally, the sections about perfectionism, toxic positivity and self-care, with a focus on individualism (I can do this!) vs community (we nFor me personally, the sections about perfectionism, toxic positivity and self-care, with a focus on individualism (I can do this!) vs community (we need focus on the structures to help entire communities) were the most enlightening. These traits are so pervasive and ingrained in my daily world that I couldn't even see how they cause damage. The unlearning continues.
I'm constantly trying to undo my whitewashed education, and this book hit a very specific note. My whole education took place in the South (predominatI'm constantly trying to undo my whitewashed education, and this book hit a very specific note. My whole education took place in the South (predominately by white educators), and my hometown is even one of the chapters. My high school, with its connection to an enslaver Founding Father, could have been featured.
The South is a diverse quilt of smaller, unique DNA strands - you can't lump it all into one identity. The book takes you on a tour of the South, so you can turn to any city that interests you. ...more
This book held up a mirror to those parts I don't want to see. Professor Yancy calls this message a gift, and it's a great prod to keep working.This book held up a mirror to those parts I don't want to see. Professor Yancy calls this message a gift, and it's a great prod to keep working....more
The author shares her personal experience navigating high school as a Muslim American in such a compelling way through the graphics and dialogue. I loThe author shares her personal experience navigating high school as a Muslim American in such a compelling way through the graphics and dialogue. I loved it and would definitely recommend this to younger readers....more
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