"God is not for women. He is for the fruit. He makes you want, and he makes you wicked, and while you sleep, he plants a seed in your womb that will be born just to die."

The best way I can describe this book is raw and uncomfortable. Raven Leilani's shocking debut is beautifully written and her insights are as heartbreaking as they are real. As I ventured into this novel, I found myself thrilled to be out of my twenties and the jumble of uncertainty that is partnered with youth. This is a sad book full of lonely people who don't quite know how to fulfill themselves. There was a layer of emotional connection to the characters that was missing for me but I feel was indicative of the story itself. I am excited to follow Leilani's career to experience how she grows as a writer.