A review by anitra2319
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

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

5.0

I absolutely devoured this book. I think this is the most mature romance I've ever read. The main characters are very aware of how problematic their relationship could be seen as and actually work hard to make sure the decisions they make are as ethical as possible, and even involve their therapists. I think that is what made the book so great for me. Akwaeke Emezi is an author that I've been reading for a while but I definitely think this is my favorite book by them so far. The only thing I was left wanting from this book was spice, but the scenes we do get are beautifully written.