What a trip this book was! It was such a page turner, filled with unexpected twists, but also some wild coincidences. It was during some of the more serendipitous moments that I had to rely on my suspension of disbelief. But it didn't take much, because the writing was excellent.
I've heard about black people historically passing as white, but to read about the intricacies involved in these situations was really fascinating. So many characters were affected by the web of lies necessary for Stella to continue her secret life, and it was just something I'd never thought of before. Honestly, it made me angry that anyone would have to take such drastic measures to escape racism. My heart broke for everyone involved because there were solid reasons for the path Stella chose, but so much heartache for the family.
Read 10/4/23
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