I'm Not Superwoman by Marlon McCaulsky
A Review By: LL
Atlanta, Georgia, is the hub of the black college experience. Nia Scott, a gifted pre-med student at Clark Atlanta University, is focused on one goal: becoming a doctor. With her Superwoman mentality, she believes she can do it all. But along with trying to achieve her dreams come challenges.
Nia’s roommate, Sabina Singh, is spiraling out of control, putting Nia in compromising positions. Not only is she struggling to maintain her grades, but she's also in a rocky relationship with her college football star boyfriend, Kyle Hicks.
His inner demons begin to take them both down a dark path that could end her dreams. When a tragic incident occurs, Nia is shaken to her core. Will she be able to pick up the pieces of her life, or will she succumb to the darkness around her?
Review Notes:
Audio Book Publication Year: 2024
An installment in a Series? Yes
Narrator (s): Elyce Anthony, Ferdinand Bell
I enjoyed this book. While it was undoubtedly entertaining, the author masterfully tackled some serious and thought-provoking issues. Certain characters really got under my skin, but the intertwining stories held my attention from start to finish.
Nia, in particular, stood out to me. I could deeply relate to her desire to be everything to everyone—a pursuit that often leaves you stretched thin and suffering in the process. The book shines a spotlight on the often-unrealistic expectations placed on women, as well as the immense pressure we put on ourselves to don the cape and play the role of Superwoman.
I found myself rooting for most of the characters to find their happy endings. Whether any of them achieved a HEA is something you'll need to uncover for yourself.
Reading Recommendation? Yes!
Rating: 5 (I need another one!)
Content Warnings? Physical abuse/violence
