nocedanina reviewed Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he’s navigated …
Honestly so so interesting. At first, it was hard to understand some of the terms as I did not speak that particular language, but once I got into it, that was cleared up, it was fine. I absolutely loved the patriarchy fighting, fantasy and female power in this book, and it was this book that really got me into the fantasy genre since. The characters were perfectly developed, and the enemies to lovers trope for the main character was amazing too. All side characters were also carefully thought out, and each had their own important role throughout the book regardless of their appearances. Incredibly engaging, with a wide range of diverse and interesting people involved in the plot. The resolution at the end provided such a catharsis to any confusion or insecurity at earlier point in this novel, and I think the author did a great job of simultaneously creating …
