Such a Fun Age

The perspectives of the varying levels of privilege between each character is convicting in a good way. I love the way the author depicts the white characters and the complexity of their desires to be the “white savior” for Emira. Meanwhile, Emira's character is somewhat aloof. She is just living her life, loving the little girl she babysits, but also trying to do better for herself.

I will say that I am conflicted about the the ending. On one hand, I kind of wish that Alix Chamberlain hadn't realized that Kelley never received her letters. If that had been written in a way that only we as readers discovered the truth, then Alix would have been less blatant of a villain. No question, she's horrible regardless, but it made sense for her character to be more ignorant than deceitful.

On the other hand, I can see how her lying to herself and pushing that narrative that she had been wronged to the point that others would believe it also, is very descriptive of her privilege. Like I said, I'm conflicted. Either way, I really enjoyed this book.