The Vanishing Half

This book surprised me. I was prepared to hate Stella, but I didn't. I didn't love her, but I appreciated how complex her character was. This book covers many topics that were controversial not only in the time this book was set in, but that also carry over into present day. The ethical dilemma of white passing, colorism, self above familial responsibility, abuse, Trans operations, and the aids epidemic. The vast difference in race passing versus gender passing became subtext throughout the story with Stella and Reese. My favorite characters to follow were Jude and Reese. I would be lying if I said I didn't love the scenes in Koreatown. I feel like my first ktown apartment was same one as Jude and Reese's. At least in the description of dilapidation. I also loved Desiree and Early's relationship and how Early and Adele grew to love each other over time. I really liked the way this story was laid out and that it continued with each character. I want to read more from this author.