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Call My Name by Jenni Ogden, Jenni Ogden
3.0
“And there it was, my future set out before me in that single two second interaction. The Drama, the dominance, the manipulation, the generosity, the smothering, the wealth and education and land and privilege—the startling wonder of this almost woman from a world I’d never even dreamed I’d enter.” - Quote from Jenni Odgen's "Call My Name" which truly encapsulates the rocky friendship of Olivia and Cassandra, but only scratches the surface of the book as a whole.
An emotional, slow burn saga of friendship and found family. “Call My Name” had some absolutely stunning prose and visceral scenes. I felt myself moved to tears on more than one occasion. I enjoyed the accurate depiction of real-life friendship—how it’s not always a linear line of steadily increasing love and devotion. It’s messy. Jenni Ogden wove an authentic tale that tugs at the heartstrings.
That being said, this truly is a SLOW burn and the pacing might not be everyone’s cup of tea. There's far more "exposition" than "action." This book also tackles some truly heavy subject matter (like a*ortion), which might be triggering for some. Would recommend to the right reader.
ARC received through NetGalley. Thank you to the publisher and author for the privilege. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
An emotional, slow burn saga of friendship and found family. “Call My Name” had some absolutely stunning prose and visceral scenes. I felt myself moved to tears on more than one occasion. I enjoyed the accurate depiction of real-life friendship—how it’s not always a linear line of steadily increasing love and devotion. It’s messy. Jenni Ogden wove an authentic tale that tugs at the heartstrings.
That being said, this truly is a SLOW burn and the pacing might not be everyone’s cup of tea. There's far more "exposition" than "action." This book also tackles some truly heavy subject matter (like a*ortion), which might be triggering for some. Would recommend to the right reader.
ARC received through NetGalley. Thank you to the publisher and author for the privilege. I am leaving this review voluntarily.