Thank you so much Netgalley for approving me for this ARC.
This book centers around a young slave girl named, Junie. Of course this is a novel that centers slavery so if you're someone who is triggered by those themes this is not the book for you. I will say compared to other slave narratives that I've read Junie has a more "comfortable" existence than you would imagine a slave to have.
I devoured this book in two sittings, I think that the author should teach a masterclass on character study. Each character felt real and all had personalities and distinction. The way grief is depicted and how it can impact decisions you normally wouldn't make is also well done. There were some pacing issues towards the middle that made the story lag a little but by the ending everything came together and it was one of the most enjoyable reads I had this year!