Reviews

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

gina_elizabeth_writes's review

3.0

I really wanted to enjoy this book, and in some ways I did. And in others, I struggled to make it through.

I did enjoy that the book had me jumping back and forth with who I was rooting for in a sense. They both kept making really big mistakes but choosing each other in the end.

I will say, I didn't fully understand their desire for each other at the beginning of the book. Leading into their relationship it felt a little like telling not showing.

And the ending just felt entirely unnecessary. I really wanted them to work it out, but it just felt like the theme of the story was denied to readers. That despite working through their problems, they both faced a terrible ending.

The words were pretty, but I was left broken hearted.

misspaolaxox's review

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

makeda_colourlit's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

eli_pharaon's review

2.0

2.5 stars

bookishvibesonly's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

ceri_fowler's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

absolutely hated the ending, it felt like Efe was being punished

but beautifully written and told an important story.

kestrael's review against another edition

Didn't find it interesting 

clarkso6's review

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

Much heavier than I expected when I picked it up. Explores postpartum depression, abortion,  being forced to be a mother in specific situations and what motherhood means. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Abortion, and Eating disorder

ranti's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.0

lydzreads_'s review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75