I rated it 5 stars. This book made me bawl my eyes out. Family trauma, friendships falling apart, and queer and racial discrimination makes a very sad book - but this was amazing. I loved every minute of it, even though I was crying.

It was so easy to get into - jumped straight into the story with no hesitation, which I love. We Deserve Monuments was written in a way that felt poetic, but not to the point where I couldn't understand several words or got lost in the writing. It was an easy read, as a non-native English speaker.

The pacing felt natural, and it was very well done. It's not easy to make a steady timeline of 6 months, but I had no problem keeping track of the story and time of year. I honestly have no complaints on the pacing - I loved it.

The story is definitely the best part. It's a mix of plot and a focus on the characters, which I love. Avery, Letty, Simone and Jade will always have a special place in my heart, especially mama Letty. 

We Deserve Monuments explores family drama and trauma, and in a way I feel will be healing for many with similar trauma (it was healing to me, at least). I cried so much though. This book hurt so much, but in a good way. Many things were too relateable, and got me feeling pretty emotional. I loved this book, and I will definitely recommend it to more people.