Come and Get It
by Kiley Reid
Sarah's take
I recommend *Come and Get It* because Kiley Reid masterfully delves into the complexities of privilege and ambition through a compelling triangular dynamic that challenges our understanding of identity and justice. This book is perfect for readers who appreciate nuanced character studies and enjoy exploring the moral intricacies of campus life, as it beautifully captures the emotional stakes of navigating ambition and power amidst societal inequalities.
About the book
A professor researching wealth inequality becomes entangled with two students—an ambitious resident advisor and a secretive senior—in a complex web of power, privilege, and desire on a college campus. As boundaries blur between mentor and manipulator, the three women navigate the treacherous terrain of class differences, ambition, and the uncomfortable truths about who gets to succeed and why.
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