Queenie: An Uplifting and Empowering Story of a Young Black Woman
Candice Carty-Williams’ debut novel Queenie is a must-read for anyone looking for an eye-opening, heartfelt, and thought-provoking story. It follows the titular character Queenie Jenkins, a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London, as she navigates her relationships with family and friends, her career, and her own mental health. Throughout the book, Queenie struggles with depression, racism, and toxic relationships while trying to find her place in the world. Carty-Williams does an excellent job of exploring these issues in a way that’s both honest and sensitive, yet still manages to be entertaining. Despite its heavy topics, Queenie is full of moments of humor and heartbreak that make it an unforgettable read. If you’re looking for an engaging and thought-provoking novel that will have you laughing one moment and crying the next, Queenie is the perfect pick.