Betty

Wow I’m speechless after reading the last few pages...
This is an interesting and important novel about family ties, race, abuse and so much more. I loved the authors writing style which is magical. 
Even though the beginning was a bit slow and the story is heartbreaking I could not put this down. I really enjoyed this novel and will definitely about it for a while.,

I am in awe. Betty is a marvel. A masterclass in writing. It feels like every phrase, damn, every sentence, is astonishing. It's a novel that other authors will envy. If I had only a smidgen of Tiffany's talent I would be happy. Betty is a harrowing, beautiful experience. Full of hope and despair. Sadness and longing. A terrifying novel that made me feel every emotion possible. At times it made me so angry I was literally gritting my teeth, but amidst that rage there are also signs of light scattered throughout, mainly in the form of Betty's father,  landons many stories and metaphors. He is a beacon of strength throughout and one of the greatest characters I have ever had the pleasure of reading about. He's the figure the story always goes back to for a break from the many horrific ordeals the Carpenter family goes through, which there are many. My book of the year so far. The highest possible recommendation.

This is one of those immersive books where you truly feel you are living Bettys life, so much that you almost forget who she is, as all the action carries on with you in the midst of it all. It’s a tale of life in poverty by the Appalachian mountains, of racial prejudice, the importance of Cherokee culture, and family. The family suffers from poverty and prejudice, and there are deeply uncomfortable truths in the book which make it uncomfortable reading in points. 
I really enjoyed the phrasing, language and the way the story unfolded. 
Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review .

I had high hopes for Tiffany McDaniels 'Betty' and it did not disappoint. The eponymous hero of the novel, Betty, is one of eight children, born to a white mother and Cherokee father. It's a tough read in parts, particularly the horrific racism Betty encounters at school, but what shines through is the love and strength she inherits from her father, who teaches her about life and how to survive. This is a powerful, beautifully written novel which I highly recommend.