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.

I feel that the book is very human, so to those who do not like flawed characters, please be cautious. I loved the writing style and I really did enjoy how character driven and human it really felt. Overall I would give this a 3.5!

Life got in the way of me reading my NetGalley copy before pub date, but I so appreciate Putnam sharing it with me in exchange for my honest opinion. I mixed reading my review copy with listening to the audiobook.
Come & Get It is a character driven novel about race, money, power, and education. It took me a few different chunks of reading to finish it, and I’m not sure I fully understood the plot and its social commentary.

I became a huge fan of Kiley Reid when I read her debut, Such a Fun Age. While this is on the face of it a very different sort of book, Reid's strengths and voice are evident here. As with SAFA, Reid manages to create characters that are complicated and uncomfortable to think about, and through them leads us on a journey of exploration of race, gender, and power.

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I am so confused about this book. Did I love it? Did I hate it? Neither? I am still not sure. First of all, Such a Fun Age was one of my favorite books I’ve ever read, so I had extremely high hopes for this one, which is maybe not fair. Parts of this book kept me wanting to read read read, but when I put it down I quickly forgot about it and struggled to pick it back up. Then I got pretty into it and read the last half quickly.
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I do get that this was a character study, but I’m not sure I understand the points Reid was trying to make with it. I also feel like the ending had such potential to make her points clear and to really tie it all together, but the ending she chose felt like a big lead up to nothing. Not really sure yet, but I don’t think I will be recommending this one.

I tried a couple times to start this but had a really hard time getting into the plot and caring about the main character. not what I was expecting from Kiley Reid

A fascinating study in character, as the author of Such a Fun Age builds a tense and explorative story of race, gender, privilege, and power amidst a group of women connected by a shared experience in a college dorm.

I enjoyed the nostalgia of this book and it took me back to dorm life and the thrill of living on a college campus. While I didn’t particularly love the characters, I could relate to their inner dialogues and the anxieties of life at that stage. This book takes you on an emotional journey. I found it entertaining and am happy to have read it.

What an incredibly provocative read! I loved how engaged I became in Millie's challenges. Kiley Reid has written another stellar book!

Although this seems to be a polarizing book, I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down. Loved the setting of a southern university and how the roommates turned on each other. Will be recommending and could be a great book club pick.

Come and Get It is Kiley Reid's sophomore novel about a residential assistant and her relationship with a professor. Ultimately, the novel differs from the author's first novel as it explores different relationship dynamics and is set on a campus. However, Reid's sharpness and wit found in her prose is still very much present in this novel. Reid excels in creating interesting conflicts and delving deep into characters and what makes them unique. The author's commentary on desire and what attracts two people in different places of their lives are explored in this novel intellectually and intriguingly. At no point did I think I knew what would happen next and Reid is excellent at creating enough tension and suspense that the reader is flipping to the next page.

Thank you to Net Galley for an arc to review.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for honest feedback.

I was excited to check this one out because I loved Reid's debut, Such a Fun Age, but this one didn't end up working for me. I was unable to finish the book as I couldn't click into the narrative. I am glad to see so many great reviews however, as I think this may have just been a book that didn't work for me specifically. If you like a campus novel, you'll be in luck!