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I felt like something off would happen but I definitely didn't see that coming. That was a hard one to get through.

This book has been pretty rough to get through. Knowing that these things really happened, understanding that the casual cruelty towards black bodies was the norm. It's also a struggle knowing Pheby is "doing the right thing" but she's putting so many lives in jeopardy with her actions. Anyway, I have a sinking feeling so just notating the moments before this book shatters me. Wish me luck

"What really happened is that I splintered into a thousand glittering pieces. Each shard reflecting a different facet of my pain. A nervous breakdown, that's what they call it when your mind can no longer carry the weight and stress your smile pretends doesn't exist."

I was fully prepared to hate Wanya for the age gap... but then I remembered I was 16 dating a 21 year old and I was with that lame until I was 22 🥴. I love how she describes her relationship with Ray, even though they're on the outs now.
Why did she skip over the fact that Monica punched her in the face at the Grammy's? Monica even admitted to that one.

Asha has a boyfriend!?! Her scars are gone!? This is one of the frustrating things about this series, I feel like i get dropped off in the middle of their lives. Is she going to explain these changes or was it on the Patreon and I'll just never know?

I am usually an audiobook only girl but when I found it this was dropping I went ahead and popped an addy, renewed my kindle unlimited subscription and got ready to put in work. I already couldn't get into her patreon, there was no way I was gonna wait until this came out on audiobook.

I have waited 8 months to finally read this book. Started earlier this week and BOOM got terrible news. Now I'm wondering if I should read it because I hear it's super emotional and I don't know if i can handle heavy right now! Or maybe i need a good cry? I'm not sure yet.

Ohhh, they have grills! I am loving this.

Ohhhhh, this one is good, y'all! It took me a FEW tries to get into this book, like restarting and trying to get into it but I'm in it now. Some spicy scenes that I guess are well written but I can't get past that stupid word "cock", I'm surprised to see a black author use it. Hate it, i try to change it in my head like an adult but it throws me off my game. Call it a dick girl, please.

I like it... I'm just having a time getting through it.

Oh my goodness, this is the most mature break up/separation/fix up I've ever heard. Of course it was written by a woman.

Took me a few tries to get started but her description of the kids is cracking me up. I'm in.

Idk how I feel about this... I used to love 'Ye too but girl.

I keep falling asleep and the story gets away from me 😫. Everything I've caught is good so far, though.

I love that he's describing how close friends they are yet she remains no names "her colleague" lol I wonder how it's written in the original language

"...is no more than a boy, the hair on his upper lip so sparse that each one can be named after an apostle..."

Hilarious

Umm...what the fuuuuu? I think I know what's happening, but I didn't see this coming.

I have been in such a reading rut, all my books have just been "meh" lately. Fredrik Backman is becoming one of my favorite writers, so hoping to get a good story out of this. So far so good.

Wow, this is quite the rollercoaster...

What a bizarre hateful fight. I'm not a fan of emotionally immature situations like this. Yelling that she was assaulted after a random fight is so forced and weird to me. Oh well, almost done.

Okay, so Gabby went from being closed off and not believing they're siblings...and now she's buying matching PJs? I feel like I missed something lol, like a whole personality switch out of the blue

So far, it's really good. First time in a while a book has had me somewhat wondering what comes next.

I had to run this one back. I miss the Drew Collins crew!

I put this book on my TBR when a coworker recommended it. I must've immediately placed a hold on Libby as well because the book came in but I cannot remember a single thing she told me about this book. I was going to Google the author to see what I'm getting myself into but I think I'm going to just listen with no preconceived notions or info on who this person is.

What the hell did I just listen to. I didn't even realize I was this far into the book! The main storyline has me stressed the hell out, the part that I just listened to made me want to vomit. Every once in a while I have to stop listening to reset but it's good writing.

Reading this for my work book club but I'm nervous about this one 😬 just based off the title

I don't know.... I'm bored. Like, I just became completely uninterested in anything that's happening here. I might put it down for a bit and try again later.

This is going left so quick. What is happening?

Wtf am I listening to? This storyline has gotten so out of hand but it's making me giggle so that's enough for now.