A review by gruizco23
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

dark hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I don't think I would have finished this if I hadn't had this on audiobook. It was pretty slow to start, but it eventually found it's groove. It's definitely an interesting story once you get into it.
the reason why it isn't one of my favorites is that there is so much about it that is wrapped up a little too neatly. How are three characters in this somehow famous enough to be viral, and all 3 for pretty random reasons?


I did love the storytelling and I felt there were some great messages, even if I felt beaten over the head with them sometimes.