Oh wow what an incredible novel. This is a page turner with an authentic narrator who is far from perfect but that’s what makes her lovable.

Based in London, Queenie is ‘on a break’ with her white boyfriend – his choice. (I know, on a break gives me flashbacks to Ross and Rachel too).

She is learning to navigate the world without him. On this solo journey we are given glimpses into the racism experienced by women on dating apps, at work and in pubs, especially by white privileged men who don’t think they’re privileged at all. She sheds light on this through the conversations and chat messages; the subtle differences in the language they use.

The dialogue is unique and feels so real: I was howling at different parts especially conversations with her group of girls or the lectures from her grandparents. She really brings humor to the desperation of being single in your twenties.

This book deals with a lot of important topics like racism, violence, sexual abuse, gender inequality, class differences. Yet the book feels so light and easy to read; I love a complex character who feels human and real.
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