emmet’s Reviews > Blood Slaves > Status Update

I get the distinct feeling that writing women is not the author's strong point.

PLOT IS MOVING QUICK. I'm trying so hard to give Gertie grace and I know she is like.. a foil the movement and rebellion and shit but god.

Willie's been made into a vampire! I love Gertie I really do but the last five pages irked me. Her and Willie just going around and around in circles as they argue. Her arguing Rafazi is more monsterous and demonic then their white slave owners. I really have to push myself to think realistically and try to not judge Gertie for her reasoning, but it's so hard.

plot is moving! I do like how the story is mainly about Rafazi, Gertie and Willie, but the chapters are a bit different POV wise. I really feel for Irene. I like the introduction of colorism, which I believe goes both ways in terms of being mixed or dark. Typically don't see that.

Man, they weren't kidding about how graphic this book is. You def need to be in the right mindset to read it; the pain, grief, and anger is STRONG in this book. I feel the author's frustations and trauma.

interesting so far, there are TWs for the book inside and a note from the author. The book is very personal, a cathartic outlet for grief and rage. I'm excited to read it!