Kiley Reid's latest novel, Come and Get It, is a character-driven story that dives into themes of desire, ambition, and the precariousness of choices. While the large cast takes some time to unpack, the payoff is a rich tapestry of characters. From Millie, the protagonist who grapples with morals and ambition as her position as an RA, to Agatha, the professor who makes her an unusual offer, and the other students who live in the dorms, I found myself rooting for all of the characters even as I disagreed with them and their choices. While the plot takes a while to find its footing, the second half delivers tension and sharp observations.

It took me a while to get into this book, but once I did I started to enjoy it.
This was a very character driven novel. The problem is I did not like any of the characters. That's not usually a bad thing, I have read books in which I hated the characters but loved the book. But most of the characters were one-dimensional, and there was no plot for most of the story. The only redeeming part for me was Kennedy's story, she ended up being the only character I started to care about.
The last 10% of the book is where it started to get interesting and I did start to get invested at that point. But it took too long to get to that point and I felt like most of the novel was disjointed and the plot had no real direction.

I really enjoyed Such a Fun Age so I was excited for Reid’s sophomore novel. This is definitely very different. Come and Get It doesn’t really have a discernible plot—which I’m not always mad at!—but these characters were all so icky—which I’m also not always mad at!—and I just had a hard time getting invested. I think this book is going to be a love it or hate it one for sure, and I’m still not entirely positive how I feel about it. I’d recommend folks try it, but it’s not at the top of my list.

this was my first kiley reid book and it was unlike anything I’ve ever read! there were some parts that really stood out to me.

diverse characters: students, resident assistants and teachers from all walks of life

unique setting: college dormitory

interesting writing format: each chapter was a different character’s perspective

once it got to the last 3/4 of the book, I couldn’t put it down!

thank you to net galley for the arc.

I loved Kiley Reid's debut, but this one was a miss for me. I can appreciate the writing style but the storyline and dialogue made this one slow to get through.

This book was one that had a slow moving plot and really just wasn't that interesting. It almost felt like it was a day-to-day rehashing of someone's mundane life. There were some interesting points, but nothing that stood out. This book was very forgettable.

It's taken me a couple of days after reading this one to think about what I really wanted to write.

For a while I felt like it was a book about nothing but as you keep reading more layers to the characters are uncovered and I think in a very subtle way it touches on a lot of heavy topics.

I enjoyed the setting of the book and in the end I genuinely enjoyed the characters. This is a very interesting look at life on a southern college campus.

Really glad that I read this one.

I enjoyed this book. It felt like I was a fly on the wall listening in on all the goings on at the college. I particularly liked Millie and her story. I was sure I knew how the story would evolve and was surprised when it went in a totally different direction.

I loooooved this book. I was drawn in by the characters immediately and couldn’t stop reading until I finished. I love Reid’s writing style: rich, deep character development and intertwined story lines that you can tell are building up to something but you’re not exactly sure what it’s going to be. It’s so satisfying to read and get lost in. Like Such a Fun Age, I’m definitely going to be thinking about Come and Get It for awhile!

After reading Such a Fun Age and loving it I wanted to read Come and Get It. This one just didn't hit the mark as well as Such a Fun Age. I had a hard time getting into it.

Thank you for the ARC for my honest review.

I didn’t mean to spend almost 4 months on this one but I just wasn’t invested in any of the characters’ motivations as the cast of characters is very large with uneven amounts of care provided to each character. towards the end there were some interesting and subtle dynamics around race and wealth but the build up was lackluster.

Thank you Kiley Reid, Penguin Group, and NeGalley for this early release. I read this awhile back and now catching up on reviews.

This was on odd book for me. I didn't quite get the purpose at first but the intertwined experiences between the characters was interesting to see unfold. I did enjoy the book but unfortunately it wasn't a favorite or going to leave a lasting impression but I'd definitely still read what Kiley Reid puts out. Thank you again. 3.5/5

Agatha, a writer living in NYC, decides to take a year to become a visiting professor at the University of Arkansas. After an enlightening interview with a few privileged, white college girls for a book about weddings, she veers in a different, albeit not very ethical, direction. She enlists help from Milly, a dorm RA, and one of the few Black people regularly seen on campus. Their actions inadvertently cause problems among several of the students, culminating in near disaster.
I found this to be an engaging story, that tackles race and class issues with humor and wit.
Thanks to #netgalley and #gpputnamssons for this #arc of #comeandgetit by #kileyreid in exchange for an honest review.

This book was both laugh-out-loud hilarious and painfully heart-wrenching. Kiley Reid is is an incredible reader of human behavior and it come through in all of her characters. Come and Get it is told from the perspective of three women going through change. Agatha is a writer and professor fresh off a breakup with her long-term partner. Millie is a resident assistant who's back at school after a year off to help her mother through a health issue. Kennedy is a student starting fresh at a new university after experiencing tragedy at her last one. These characters were relatable, complex and not entirely likeable, which is often a turn off to some readers, but to me if you can ride the line of unlikeable character that I still care about job well done! I really enjoyed this one!

I enjoyed reading Such a Fun Age, and I thought the humor and snark were the perfect way to showcase the racial injustice and social issues the story presented. I expected something similar with this book, but I was left disappointed and wanting more. Although there were similar themes, they were so far in the background that the book lost a lot of its oomph. There were just so many characters with their own backstories that weren't necessary to the plot. I really wanted a convergence of interconnectedness at the end that I just didn't get. This book left me underwhelmed and sorry that I had spent so much time investing in the story.

Wow, this book transported me back to dorm life -- which I have mixed feelings about. As a fan of Reid's previous novel SUCH A FUN AGE, I was excited to get my hands on her latest -- COME AND GET IT -- but I went into this book pretty blind and I'm glad that I did. This type of book is not for everyone -- there is little action within the plot, but a lot of was said. Themes of consumption, money, power, and race all play a massive role in the story. This would make a great book club book.

I am deeply grateful to Netgalley and Putnam for access to the e-arc of Come and Get It. Oh how I wanted to love this book. Kiley Reid is one of my favorite writers, and that is still true after reading this. However, this specific book didn't do it for me. This is all vibes, followed by character, with plot falling in a distant third, which just doesn't align with my personal taste. I struggled with these characters and was never able to find my footing in the story. That said, I think this book is still beautifully written and still very much look forward to Reid's next work.

If you like books that are just a snapshot of time with zero point or plot then this is for you. But otherwise…this one probably should’ve stayed on a word doc.
I will say I loved the details of Fayetteville bc I grew up there and it made me miss home. But that’s the only thing that got me through this book and I doubt others had the same hometown as me.

Great writing, as expected from Kiley Reid. However, this was not my favorite read from her. It was difficult to connect with any of the characters, but it won't deter me from picking up her next book.

A sharp, funny character study of an entire generation. This book begins as a slice-of-life story about a bunch of women at a college, but by the end, it unfurls an incisive comentary on class, consumerism, and the cost of getting what you want.