this book was so poignant and i really enjoyed how it explores forgiveness and growth and the ties between family.

i really enjoyed seeing taiye be able to realize that the sexual assault wasn’t her fault either. seeing the sisters be able to open up with one another was very moving. all the pain they had held with them finally had a space to breathe.

i’ve been thinking about this book for an hour after finishing it and i keep thinking about the decision to solely put kehinde in 1st person (besides kambirinachi taking control of her own story and it being first as well) and the decision to break up the sections into butter, honey, pig, and bread. 

on the subject of food, the heavy focus on food wasn’t my favorite in the beginning, but it definitely began to grow on me and food is definitely a way love is shown in the book. it gave me a new appreciation for food and cooking and how it can bring people together.