A review by katboykin
The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus

challenging emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

I had very little understanding of what this book was about other than it came highly recommended by one person. I'm so glad I read it. It was honestly exactly what I needed. I truly have no critiques and it might be my favorite book I've read this year. It was just so gorgeously written. I loved each character. It had just enough themes of hope and sorrow. It is primarily a book about the black experience in America (mostly) and it is a book about the queer black experience. It deals with themes of ancestral love and connection to ancestors and spirituality. And we explored the different ways to experience all of these things through different lenses. It really felt like such a precious experience and I'm so glad I picked this up. And as someone who is not a poetry fan, the 12 poems throughout the book were so unbelievably stunning that I plan to keep going back to them throughout the year. Go read it right now!!1!!
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