I was really looking forward to this book after loving Such A Fun Age, but this follow up novel fell pretty flat for me. The story was extremely character focused, but that said, there was nothing that happened to the characters that made my time investment in the story worthwhile.

Kiley Reid deftly explores the college experience through several characters in a book that's quite different from her first. This was a much anticipated read for me this year, and I think it solidifies what an excellent and memorable voice Kiley Reid's fiction has. Complicated choices and interesting relationships between the characters had me invested in this story. This is an entirely character driven story, and readers willing to sink into that experience will find a lot to contemplate in this book.

Come & Get It by Kiley Reid is my first novel by this author, and my final rating is 3.5 stars. I enjoyed the story, however I found it difficult to get into it. If the first half held my engagement like the last half of this novel, it probably would've been closer to a 4-star read. I found the novel to be slow going and very "literary" in the first half with the introduction of a lot of new characters all in one go. I think the audiobook would have benefited from having more than one narrator to better distinguish each point of view. The second half of this book however had me hooked and I couldn't put it down. I loved following these college girls and their drama, it felt like I was eavesdropping on gossip. I did find Agatha's point of view to be pointless and didn't add anything to the story that couldn't have been added via the other girls' point of view. I failed to see how her relationship troubles and the introduction of Robin added anything substantial other than adding another character in the mix. I also found Agatha to be overall unlikeable, with Kennedy and Millie garnering the most sympathy from me. Overall, I found the story enjoyable enough and I would read another book by Kiley Reid in the future.

I haven’t been in college for a while, and yet this book brought me right back to dorm living and college life. Come & Get It is a fascinating look at wealth, race, and ethics through the lens of college students, observed by both peers and one particular professor. This book is very character driven, so you may find yourself wondering what is happening throughout most of the book. While not my preferred style of book, I was hooked with this one and couldn’t put it down.

Thank you Kiley Reid, Penguin Group Putnam and NetGalley for the ARC.

DNF @ 35%ish.

Oh my. I loved, loved, loved the author's first book. And I truly do not think her writing here was not good. It was good. But the plot not so much.

I have read other reviews thinking I was crazy. Many who loved it said this is a character driven novel. I just don't see it. Admittedly, I love plot based more times than character based, but some of my absolute fav books are character driven. These characters were driving in my circles.

I just could not get a good grasp on these characters. I just felt if I kept reading, and if I ever got the reveal, it could not undo the pages and pages of no plot.

This book just was not for me. I found the characters to be annoying. The storyline to me was kind of flat. I was not excited to read this most nights. It felt like a YA read to me - which is something that I typically can not connect with. Although I did finish this, I could have easily put this as a DNF. I think that if you go into this knowing it is more YA than anything else, you will enjoy it and not feel the way I did. The story focuses on the lives of college girls, from different backgrounds, socio-economic groups and with different desires and life goals.

Thank you netgalley for my advanced reader copy.

This was so good. I was really impressed by this author's debut (note: you can read my review of Such a Fun Age, Kiley Reid's debut, HERE) but I loved this book even more. I was immediately transported to the University of Arkansas and what a wild trip it was! I love how this author weaves social commentary within her stories and this book was certainly no exception. At times, you aren't sure who, if anyone, to root for, but you don't want it to end. I know I will re-read this book because it has some absolutely unexpected moments. Give it a read!

Come and Get it comes out next week on January 30, 2024, and you can purchase HERE! I love this author!!

On August fourth, she arrived in Fayetteville. The first person she spoke to was the director of the master's program. He showed her to her office; they'd gifted her a plant. The second person she met was a woman named Aimee, standing behind her in the Ozark Natural Foods Co-Op line. Aimee looked like a PE teacher and Agatha trusted her immediately.

When each of them had asked if she was alone ("Isn't your husband here?" "Did your family come down, too?"), Agatha smiled. She didn't blanch.

"No, he actually decided not to," she said. "No no. It's just me for now."

I love Kiley Reid and couldn't wait to read her sophomore novel after Such a Fun Age. This book was VERY character-driven which will be for people or it won't. It has Kiley's whip-smart writing and dialogue but took me 40% to get into it. In a college setting at The University of Arkansas, you follow along with Millie, a Black senior RA who gets involved with Agatha, a professor. 👀

This book had a lot of characters and had a lot of foundation laid out that was built for the first half. There's not much of a plot, truly just vibes. I think I would've struggled to continue if it wasn't for Kiley Reid, only because I didn't have a strong interest in continuing to read. I love character-driven books, but I think this novel would've been stronger for me with fewer characters. The last 30% picks up and everything falls together, which I appreciated. This book goes over privilege, race, and your moral compass well. I expect nothing less, even though this one wasn't a favorite for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the eARC.

This is a really well done character driven book, so be prepared for a story where you may not have a ton of heightening plot twists/turns/etc. but characters that are well thought out, real, and stick with you. I loved the college campus setting. This one was great.

I loved the author's first book "Such a Fun Age" and I loved this one too. It takes place on a college campus in a dorm with residents and RA's as characters. With the descriptive writing, I could envision each of the characters and each of them have their flaws like any human. That is what made this book so compelling for me and made me care about the characters. Each of them are a work in progress in their lives (as most of us are) and make mistakes along the way. I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down.

Thank you to Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

I had high hopes for COME AND GET IT, and I wasn't disappointed. Reid takes the campus novel and mercifully sets it at a southern state university, then follows several different characters as they survive fall semester together. At the book's center are Millie, an RA who's back on campus after taking time off to be with her sick mother, and Agatha, a visiting professor who also happens to be doing story "research" using members of a women's dorm. The result is satirical fun, and although the book is certainly character-driven, I'm going to push back on the reviews l've read complaining "nothing happens." Plenty happens, though Reid does take her time getting there. I trusted her storytelling, and I'm glad I did, because I had a great, cringey time. (All of the characters are rather terrible in their own ways.) The audiobook narrated by Nicole Lewis is fabulous, and I'm sure contributed to my enjoyment.

Disappointed with this book. The premise sounded good but the reading experience was different. I did not like the main character at all and did not feel a connection. This book was not for me,

Struggled with this. Boring, Cannot recommend.

Thanks to Netgalley, Kiley Reid and Penguin Group G.P. and Sons for an ARC in exchange for an honest review,

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**Thank you to Net Galley and Putnam Books for the ARC.**

This book genuinely had no discernible plot to me. It followed an RA, some suite mates in her building and a professor/author. All of them were slightly interconnected but it all just felt disjointed and never really came full circle for me. I’m not sure what the author was really attempting to write. The ending was frankly bizarre and really disturbing.

I really enjoyed this one. There was excellent character development- all from different backgrounds but seamlessly woven together. I love the college campus setting. The intermingled storyline of students, staff and faculty. Excellent! I would recommend.

After seeing a lot of reviews about how this book might lack plot, I feel an obligation to note that the characters and their masterful tension ARE the plot. Or at least how I interpreted it. I feel like this is this author's style and without completely gushing about it, I dig it. Also, I am a character reader more than I am a plot reader, so that could very well be a reason.

The campus setting and morally grey lines between characters across race, class, sexuality makes the whole novel feel almost like intense gossip as you read it. It feels salacious to read, as you witness bad decisions/moments by nearly every character. The moments where things come to a head would feel small or mundane if taken out of context, but the drama feels so "shit is hitting the fan" at these moments I wouldn't DARE describe this book as plotless. This book is yet another smart and intimate exploration into lives of women and I thoroughly enjoyed it!!

I do believe that if you're not a character reader, this one might not be for you but if you loved her debut, I think this hits the same mark.

This book was interesting and captured my attention, but it didn't feel like a lot happened in the plot. Often, I enjoy books that focus on character over plot, but this one felt like it was building to more plot, but there wasn't a payoff.

It follows Agatha, a writer and professor, who connects with a resident assistant, Millie, to help her find writing subjects. What starts as a fairly straightforward interview with a group students turns into more questionable observing styles. Plus, Millie has separate drama between her resident assistant friends and the students in the dorm.

There's element of drama, revenge, and romance, but it fell flat to me. I'd still recommend it, but not strongly.

I recently had the pleasure of reading "Come and Get It" by Kiley Reid, and I must say it was an incredibly captivating and thought-provoking novel. Kiley Reid's storytelling prowess shines through in this engaging narrative that kept me hooked from beginning to end. Reid's ability to tackle complex themes with wit and nuance is truly commendable. The characters are well-developed, each with their unique personalities that add depth to the overall narrative. One aspect I particularly enjoyed was the author's keen observation of social dynamics and relationships, offering a fresh perspective and sparking reflection on contemporary issues. The dialogue is sharp and authentic, contributing to the overall authenticity of the characters and their interactions. Kiley Reid's writing style is both compelling and accessible, making "Come and Get It" a book that can be enjoyed by a wide range of readers.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for a sneak peak of this book! Unfortunately it was just not the book for me. I struggled with finding a connection with the story and had to DNF it. Thanks again for the early sneak peak.

I want to start by saying that I may be in the minority on my feelings about this book but unfortunately, I did not enjoy this one as much as I thought I would. I think this author is still someone I want to read more from because I feel like all of their stories make the reader think.
First let's talk about the characters we are following Agatha a middle-aged lesbian college professor who has come to Arkansas to write a book about weddings, Millie the RA in the college's scholarship dorm, and Millie one of the residents of Millie's dorm who has a secret from her past. All three of these characters were interesting on their own and I found their backstories separately interesting. I feel like there was so much going on in these women's lives that didn't make sense to me in the overarching plot.
I felt like for me this book wasn't meant to have a plot other than being a slice-of-life story about these three women and their experiences during the first semester of the school year. I don't know what I wanted more of but I just wanted more of a plot to the story.
The writing on the other hand I believe is one of the stronger parts of this book. Reid knows how to keep the reader engaged and to make the reader think. That is one of my favorite things about this author is that the topics that she brings up in her writing make me as a reader ponder what my views are on certain situations.
The setting of the college dorm and college town was great it felt like the author had spent time in a college town to be able to get the vibes of what those places look like which I appreciated.
My overall enjoyment was just the middle of the road. I was reading and kept wondering when we were going to get the story moving and I feel like the story didn't take off until the 60% mark. I think that this has important topics that need to be discussed but I think the execution could have been better.

Sadly disappointed with Kiley Reid's most anticipated new release after having loved her previous book #SuchAFunAge.

Thanks PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

It's with a heavy heart I declare that I had to DNF this book by about mid-way. I promised, I tried - really hard.
I badly wanted to like all the characters. - Millie, Agatha & all the other house-mates, but even by half way point, I just saw no story building, no plot or no direction whatsoever to where this book was going.

Firstly, I couldn't connect with the characters & come to remotely care about them.

Secondly, the conversations & dialogues were so mundane, insipid & mindless - so much fuss over dishwashing!

Thirdly, there was neither any cohesion nor a synergy in the premise. It lacked the 'hook' that kept me coming back to the book or even vaguely create an intrigue or interest in my mind about how the storyline will finally play out.

I've seen other reviews that resonate my feelings for this one & even mirror my own thoughts in many ways.

It's really unfortunate that 'Come & Get It' turned out this way. I hope Reid really comes up with a winner with her next one. I would definitely still look forward to it. But this was just not for me.