this book was absolutely stunning. from the way woodson writes to the intricate generational lines intersecting in nonlinear chronology, you can absolutely tell the kind of love and care poured into this story. i loved iris's perspective, such a difficult character to paint in a positive light, and yet she was my favourite character, i understood why she was the way she was. a heart-wrenching look at this family through each of their lenses, and subtle but poignant commentary on the racism and generational trauma that becomes a part of a family's legacy.