Cuts Both Ways

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Having to be born in a place where gun and knife crime is something that bound to happen to the youngsters, Cynthia’s father is determine to change their future by moving out. The little twist at the end was shocking but it happened and was over way too quickly and I felt things were left unresolved. all in all, this book really highlights just one of the many realities that not only take place in London but in the country as a whole. Candice has caught the feeling of current teens - at least as far as I, a mumble years old bookseller, can tell! Nevertheless, conflict soon arises when feelings begin to develop and Cynthia is caught up between the brothers.

Cuts Both Ways by Candice Brathwaite | Waterstones

When Cynthia discovers a shocking secret about one of the brothers her whole new life begins to unfold once again. The murder of her older brother has had her family moving away from the living memory of the crime but Cynthia struggles when it comes to her new way of life. She is a contributing editor at Grazia and a presenter on Lorraine, and her writing has appeared in the Guardian, Harper's Bazaar, Stylist, Metro and Huffington Post. Tackling the complexities of growing up Black and British, Cuts Both Ways is the first fiction title from the Sunday Times best-selling Candice Brathwaite, author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother. As she reckons with race, class, love, knife crime, prejudice and racism she handles every page in her stunning way.The writing style is perfect for a YA read but also perfect for adults that love reading YA like me.

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Cuts Both Ways was a really powerful read and its ending – whilst not ambiguous – certainly allows for more of the story to be told and I really home that Candice Braithwaite turns it into a series. I feel like there are still questions to be answered so would love to see a sequel but I also appreciate and respect the idea that not every story has a happy ending and sometimes we are left without annswers. Certain experiences or environmental surroundings don't allow them to appreciate that life has so much more value. Cynthia and her family are relocating to the country from London after the tragic killing of her older brother. It is accepted by you that Daunt Books has no control over additional charges in relation to customs clearance.The premise of this book is about a young girl named Cynthia Adegoke, who has to transfer to an elite school after her family experienced a traumatic incidents back in London.