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'As fearless as she is funny, Danzy Senna is one of this country's most thrilling writers' Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World Behind

'Hilarious' Raven Leilani, author of Luster

Jane has high hopes that her life is about to turn around. After a long, precarious stretch bouncing among sketchy…

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There is so much to recommend in this book. It touched on so many social issues, and is both witty and poignant. The characters are well-drawn and interesting, as is the social commentary. I love a book that challenges assumptions and makes you think and examine your own biases. This book does that and more.

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