A review by bookedbymadeline
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was pulled in right away and didn’t want to put it down! This was an emotional and powerful read about the adultification of Black girls, police violence, and trying to find pieces of joy while doing your best to survive. So although it was a fast read, it wasn’t an easy topic to read about. 

I loved the writing style; Mottley really makes you stop and think as well as appreciate the small beauties in her storytelling! There were many interesting discussions that make you think about the failing justice system, gender, race, and class. Powerful book that will make you sad then angry.

After Nightcrawling, I will automatically be reading anything Mottley publishes in the future!! This was easily my favorite for the month and a favorite for the year (I may even be picking it for my Book of the Year winner once I collect all my thoughts) ❤️

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
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