I really enjoyed this book. I felt like I really got to know the characters . I have enjoyed both of this authors books and can’t wait to see what she does next

What did I just read? I kept waiting for a discernible point, but it never came. I enjoyed Such a Fun Age much more than this. I was bummed I stuck it out. I enjoyed Such a Fun Age, but I did not enjoy this book. Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this as an ARC.

I loved Kiley Reid's first novel, Such a Fun Age, so I was especially excited to receive an ARC of Come and Get It! Set on the University of Arkansas campus, the novel follows a senior RA, Millie Cousins, a visiting professor and writer, Agatha Paul, and several female students living in Millie's dorm. Soon, their worlds begin to intersect in surprising, life-altering ways.

I really enjoy character-driven, slice-of-life stories, and really enjoyed how character-focused Come and Get It was! Readers learn so much about these women and the intricacies of their lives, to the point where they truly feel like real people, flaws and all. Even the details that feel inconsequential at the time, never are—they all create such a vivid picture of each character. The setting was also so well-developed and atmospheric. While my college was overall very different to University of Arkansas, reading about the portrayal of dorm life and the struggles to make new friends and "find your people" felt so incredibly realistic—Reid captures that setting with precision, and I felt like I was there. Her awareness of how college students talk, think, and interact with each other was spot-on in many ways. I also appreciated how she introduced important topics like race and class differences, like she did in Such a Fun Age, and incorporated social commentary into the story. However, I did want more depth from some of the themes in the book. I felt so invested in Kennedy's storyline, for example, but I felt like the way it was handled was a little shallow and disappointing in the end. I also thought (somewhat of a spoiler) that the incident that ultimately caused her to transfer was so upsetting and just addressed in a strange way. 5/5 stars for the writing, but I wished that some of the character development and themes were expanded on! Still, I'd recommend Come and Get It to anyone looking for a character-driven campus novel! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Come and Get It explores young adulthood, socioeconomic status, and so much more. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a miss for me. I found the pacing odd, and never found enough, whether plot wise or theme wise, to get excited about picking this back up. Not for me, but will still read Kiley Reid's next book.

I was really looking forward to Come and Get It, especially after loving Such a Fun Age, but unfortunately, this one didn’t work for me. From the start, I struggled to make sense of the plot and where the story was headed. The conversations between characters felt mundane, and without a strong plot or character development to back them up, I found myself losing interest quickly.

It seemed like Kiley Reid was trying to explore themes of race and class, but those elements felt too subtle and underdeveloped. The characters were also a letdown—they didn’t resonate with me, and their lack of likability made it even harder to stay engaged. Overall I felt disappointed and feel hesitant to recommend this one. Regardless, I was so thankful for the opportunity to read an ARC of this one and hope Reid's future releases are more in line with the quality I found in her previous work.

I enjoyed Kiley Reid's first book Such a Fun Age and I also like her writing style. But this book didn't really do much for me. It felt like nothing really happened for the majority of the book and then so much got crammed into the last 20%. And some of the events that took place felt a little out of character for the characters that had been established.

I think I'll read more from her in the future. I just hope that for her next book, I can connect with the characters and the story a little better.

Very disappointed with this book, especially because I really liked Such a Fun Age. Throughout reading this book, I could not make heads or tails of what the plot is, where it's going, where the characters are going, and what point the author was trying to make. I understand a lot could be gleamed from mundane conversations if they fit within the context of a bigger plot or character arc, but none of those things were happening here. This "story" fell hugely flat in and not only did it not get the author's message across, but was incredibly boring to boot. The hints of what the author was trying to do re explorations of race and class were way too underdeveloped and subtle, and it didn't help that the characters were all unlikeable and boring. Overall quite a disappointing sophomore novel and would not recommend.

Thank you Penguin Group (Putnam) for the early review copy. This review alludes to some minor spoilers.

Kiley Reid develops incredibly rich characters. In the surface, I “disliked” all of the main characters because they were almost too real — each acted so selfishly but authentically. The internal struggles and willful ignore to be taken advantage of by other characters is the side of human behavior we don’t like to admit. Each of the women in the book’s POV had a unique voice and also unraveled in nuanced ways.

At the same time, this is also the reason it was difficult for the book to grab my attention. Each POV change I felt frustration when it felt like a slog to make it through the events and backstory. There were crumbs dropped that finally began to align and eventually crescendo (e.g., the frequent mentions of wanting to down a dog only to realize how triggering that would be to another character by the end of the book), but it was almost too late after I’d stopped “rooting” for each of them.

By the end of the book, I felt so unsettled by the lack of individual growth from each character after big events. Though, at the same time, this is also really authentic, and if the novel is a commentary on human behavior and a microcosm of conflict, I understand why the book ended the way it did. I will be thinking about this for a while.

Thank you G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own!

This story follows a bunch of characters set at college. We dive into their world and are introduced to a bunch of characters. These characters have different backgrounds and stories that make them who they are. There are many subjects discussed in this story that are important to today's society. I feel like they are not talked about enough. This story also brings them up and leaves you contemplating them more which I really enjoy. I feel like i was missing a bit more from the story. The ending felt a little bit abrupt and a few characters I was wondering what exactly happened. I really enjoyed the author's first book so I highly recommend checking that one out as well.

Read if you enjoy:
College setting
Diversity discussions
Difficult topics
Contemporary lit

Come & Get It is a book about power, money, privilege, ethics, and how race intersects with those. It's smart, but also dramatic and compulsively readable

i did not finish this book
I will try it again in the future but the subject matter did not grab my attention when I tried to read it and I didn't connect with the characters.

For anyone who loved Such A Fun Age, Come and get It delivers. Kiley Reid does it again in this novel as she tackles the intricacies of race, class, and social dynamics, as well as how relations of power enact upon us all even in the most seemingly benign interactions of our daily lives. Reid is a master in dialogue and capturing the essence of conversation and power. The conversational moments of this novel feel so real, feel so intimately depicted, that you (as a reader) feel like you are in the room with the characters like a fly on the wall. The characters are fun and flawed and wonderfully portrayed that they stay in your mind long after you finish the novel because you come to feel so close to the characters, so attached to their lives. Come and Get It is smart and provocative and well worth a read.

I finally got around to reading this and I"m SO glad I did. As an Arkansas resident, I get the whole "Fayetteville" thing. It's a culture all unto it's own. And, as a former resident assistant, I get that dynamic too. It was a great read and I can't wait to recommend it!

This was a fun book, and I really appreciated the opportunity to read it! I will recommend this book.

Kiley Reid’s Come and Get It is a captivating, razor-sharp exploration of desire and power dynamics that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Reid’s writing is vibrant and engaging, with a knack for creating characters who are both fascinating and deeply flawed. The plot unfolds with a blend of wit and tension, making it a truly gripping read. The novel doesn’t shy away from challenging themes, and Reid handles them with a deft touch, mixing humor and introspection in a way that feels both fresh and insightful. While it’s almost flawless, there are a few moments where the pacing slows down just a touch, but it’s a minor quibble in an otherwise stellar book. If you’re into provocative, thought-provoking fiction with a punch, Come and Get It is definitely worth picking up.

This book tackles important themes like socioeconomic class differences, racism, and LGBTQ representation. It also provides a detailed look into the life of an RA, which felt authentic—possibly because the author might have been one during her college years.

However, as I got into the book, I noticed that not much really happens. It reads more like a college documentary or an unscripted reality show, with the author almost placing cameras in dorm rooms to capture everyday college life. While it wasn’t boring, the lack of a clear plot made it a bit frustrating. The characters were interesting enough to keep me reading, but I kept hoping something major would happen—and it never did.

Overall, it was an okay read, but I expected more, especially after Such A Fun Age. I’m giving it three solid stars and still look forward to the author’s future work, hoping for a bit more excitement next time.

Hilarious and emotionally engaging, this is a brilliant second novel. The college students and RAs are hyperrealistic, yet fleshed out, and the subplots intertwine wonderfully. Race and class privilege are persistent themes, with intriguing and complicated takeaways.

In 2017, Millie Cousins serves as a resident assistant at Belgrade Dormitory, University of Arkansas (side note is that I attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.). Driven by ambition and the desire to save for a house, she seizes an unusual opportunity when visiting Professor Agatha Paul makes her an offer. However, Millie’s eagerness to earn extra money may have unintended consequences. Initially, everything appears fine, but the actions of four students—Tyler, Peyton, Casey, and Kennedy—threaten to unravel her plans. I found the author’s exploration of diverse topics thought-provoking. The intricate interplay between a person’s history and their behavior resonated with me, especially as she portrayed it through each character. The college campus setting added a creative dimension to the narrative. #netgalley #come and getit

An entertaining story of female friendship and the pressures of growing up. There were complicated and sometimes vengeful relationships amongst this group of college students and their peers and superiors. An honest portrayal and setting. I enjoyed and would recommend .
Thanks to Net Galley for an early read.

This was my first Kiley Reid. I plan on exploring her other works but this one was a tough nut to crack. This story explored racism, classism, sexism, prejudice and power from many different angles. I think this is a book I would have to give a second read to truly appreciate. That being said this was a unique and beautifully written story that I had a great time delving into.