Reviews

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

hannahhamburger's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Loved this. It's like Bridget Jones but more raw and human, didn't want to put it down ♥️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual violence

lorena_rose's review against another edition

emotional funny sad slow-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

3.5

shay455's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

bookyanna's review against another edition

emotional funny informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book was insightful in many ways. The author portrays how it feels to navigate life as a black woman vividly.

This book was also incredibly frustrating. Many of the characters were consistently unpleasant (even the "good" ones!) - the titular character definitely needs to surround herself with better friends, and far better lovers. What's worse was is that Queenie ultimately forgives people who have behaved unforgiveably. I absolutely hate it when its suggested that forgiveness is somehow the morally superior choice, regardless of what people have done to you.

mznayluv's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective

5.0

anearchou's review against another edition

5.0

Really loved this book, great holiday read.

jordynedwards98's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

ooohgoshtara's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a reread for me. I loved it just as much this time around. Queenie is a totally relatable character to me. She is a young twenty something reeling from a break-up and miscarriage. She is suffering from unresolved childhood trauma. She is making horrible dating and life mistakes. Her life is spiraling and each decision she makes seems to make things worse. What I loved is that although bumbling through life Queenie sought help through therapy to the horror of her family. Through it all Queenie was hilarious. I loved her friend group even though she rarely listened to their solid advice. They were supportive. The use of text messages and their group chat was a nice touch. Queenine's experiences in a predominantly white workplace were relatable. I found Queenies family especially her grandparents endearing even when they were overbearing. Queenie is just a character that sticks with me and I cannot understand the hate she gets. I also love how we all experience novels differently. But Queenie hate how dare you?! Here for the messy black girls who do the work to untangle their messy lives and grow.

madkatrob's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

vgm03's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.0