i went in expecting to really like this and i ended up really LOVING this. the writing is so perfect. it feels like someone is sitting down in front of you, telling you their story. each perspective was written so wonderfully, and so distinct. this was engrossing. it was heartbreaking. it had so much history and research and i KNOW things went over my head and i need to go back and reread it with a pen in hand. what a beautiful, beautiful book.

✔️my last book for the reading rush AND it’s 5 stars AND i completed my reading challenge for 2020!!!!!