Reid is a novelist for our times. Her characters are emotional, fully fledged, and modern. While the domestic campus story was filled with her effervescent prose, it’s the story of Millie and Agatha that cements this book as a modern classic. Pitch perfect and entertaining, it’s a sure fire bestseller, and I’m thrilled for the next one.

Fans of Kiley Reid’s first book will enjoy this one as well. It’s well written. Very readable. Good character depth.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for the ARC.

Enjoyed this way more than her first book. It was super smart and hilarious, and also relatable as a former RA at a southern school. The characters felt so real and developed which is hard to do with such a large ensemble. Her craft really shines through in this book.

In the follow-up to her wildly successful debut Such a Fun Age, Kiley Reid once again looks at class and race in an off-beat way. This time she dives into the collegiate world following a professor, a dorm RA, and one of her residents at a small southern college.

Agatha is an author and professor who moves to Arkansas for a new teaching position. In her first weeks there, she connects with Millie, an RA of the Belgrade dormitory, to see if she might be able to interview some of her residents about weddings for her next book. However, what Agatha finds in these young women is more than she intended and her focus soon shifts to some questionable practices as she learns more about their worldview and how she may or may not exploit it for her gain. Kennedy, another resident of Millie, meanwhile is struggling to connect with her roommates having transferred to the school in her junior year. As the novel goes on, these 3 main storylines begin to intertwine and result in one climactic moment that will leave everyone affected for life.

What I liked:
Kiley Reid is funny. She clearly has an eye for the hidden layers of people, and she does a great job at exposing them in a way that makes you cringe but laugh simultaneously. It's a train-wreck you can't look away from, and the book is very readable for that. I think the exploration of money, particularly, in this book was interesting. I wish it had gone a bit further and made more connections, however there is a lot to discuss in terms of money as power, especially through the lens of race, that would make this a good book for book clubs (which I'm sure it will be when it comes out in 2024).

What I didn't like as much:
There is almost no plot to this book for about 80% of the story. It's a character driven story that hints at something coming, but it takes so long to get there that when it finally does it left me with a, "That's it?" feeling. I'll also say, while Reid is funny, this book felt even more like a parody or satire than her first novel, in a way that I just didn't enjoy as much. It kept me from feeling like the characters were realistic, believable people with motivations I could understand, even if I disagreed with them. Early on we get a decently long chapter about Agatha that explained her backstory in a way that had me excited to keep seeing more about her, but that felt like all the groundwork Reid laid to try and 'explain' who she was, and it just didn't feel like enough. Same thing with Kennedy: her backstory was delivered so late in the book and felt almost laughable instead of sympathetic because of how it was delivered that it took away some of the power the climax of this story for me. There were also just some strange descriptions or choices of language that felt awkward to me, but this is an early uncorrected proof copy so there's potential that will change (not typos just stylistic choices I felt were stilted).

Ultimately, I feel like the pieces were all there in this book. I could see what Reid was trying to say and do with the story, but the execution left a lot to be desired. Perhaps if we had focused only on one or two of the 3 main characters, or eliminated some of the side characters that distracted from the core of the story, I would have felt more connected to what was happening and understood why things occurred how they did more. I wanted to love this because her debut novel was so fun and thought-provoking, but this one felt a bit cheesy and over-the-top in a way that I didn't enjoy. I think others will like it, and maybe some of the kinks of the writing and characters will be worked out before it's published, resolving some of my issues with the technical aspects.

Millie is a senior resident assistant anticipating graduation. With plans on purchasing a home and acquiring a well-paying job, she feels she has her future figured out.
Visiting professor and writer Agatha Paul offers Millie an opportunity that will help with her future endeavors. But distractions from new friends and dorm life, in general, may sideline her from following through with the job.

This novel made me focus on specific dynamics between the characters and the setting. While each character is on the same campus, they come from different backgrounds, which I feel the author wanted to touch base on. With the cultural, social, and economic differences highlighted throughout most interactions, it was clear what messages Reid was trying to portray at times.

I enjoyed each character’s story but dislike it when authors jump around too much. It feels as if they’re trying to fit as much as they can into the book, which can be distracting from the central theme. Otherwise, I enjoyed this college-life novel and all the drama that came with it. In reality, though, I’m thankful I’m done with that part of my life.

Quick and fun read.

The publisher provided ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This would be a great book club pick— it was immersive, seamlessly interwoven, and tense. Kiley Reid continues to be the master of characterization, and I felt like I knew exactly who these characters were with the few lines I read about them. The ending was a little anticlimactic for me, but overall I found this to be a strong sophomore novel. I’m excited to see what Reid will do next.

I enjoyed this book, but not quite as much as Such a Fun Age. I think it's because the main characters felt either less vivid or less believable to me. I also wasn't;t 100% sold by Agatha's choices re: journalistic integrity (or lack thereof) - I know they were necessary to further the plot, and I get that she was in a shaky place, but they still felt off to me. That said, I really enjoyed the glimpses into Millie's world, and I thought the power and privilege dynamics were fascinating and rang true. Overall I'd describe it as clever and thought-provoking, but not necessarily immersive.

Thanks to Netgalley and Putnam Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh get it… Here come the micro-aggressions. Kiley Reid takes on college life, RA life and coming of age in (what I call the South) I’m not sure how people think some southern states with Southern culture are the Midwest. But whatever. I think that culture, racial, economic differences is kind of what Reid wanted you to think about. That’s where my brain was the entire time I read it. Anyway— The story took me a minute to jump into, but I really enjoy a character driven story so I pushed ahead. I enjoyed the book and love her writing style.

Thanks for the early release copy for my opinion.

Come and Get It is an exploration of the unique college experience where people are living split between being a child and being an adult. Reid showcases how small decisions can become humongous to our future selves and the lives we will continue to lead, but also leaves hope for conscientiously changing one’s life into what one wants it to be. Born, raised and still residing in a university town, I found this story very accurate of the southern college experience. Come and Get It was a very enjoyable read and fans of such a Fun Age will not be disappointed. Thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Random House and Kiley Reid for the ARC!

Once again, Kiley Reid has written a book with complex, complicated, and human characters whose choices may seem innocuous in the moment but have larger implications and ripple effects.

I read her debut novel Such A Fun Age and was blown away by how many characters could make understandable but infuriating choices. Turns out, Kiley Reid was able to accomplish this a second time. Told from alternating perspectives, Come and Get It tells the story of three individuals connected at a Fayetteville Arkansas college, and how they impact each other's lives. I

I found myself frequently understanding but cringing at Agatha, Kennedy, and Millie, and being frustrated by what they do and don't say. Side characters are very entertaining, especially Collette, Ryland, and the terrible Tyler. A sharp critique of race relations, mental health, financial stability, and growing up, Come and Get It was a wonderful follow-up novel. Kiley Reid has become a must-read author for me.

I am obsessed with COME AND GET IT. I hadn't read Kiley Reid's first book (SUCH A FUN AGE) and came into this one without any expectations but I found it really smart, funny, and sharp. I love the humor in this book, how it plays with satire and dry humor, and how it still remains extremely perceptive and honest. This book has a rotating POV and is set on a college campus, featuring a visiting professor/academic type, college students, and a slightly older RA. The book really delves into ethical gray areas in terms of things like consent, age, accountability, and what we owe each other in our communities. It's tough to review the finer plot details of this book without spoiling it, but if you like campus novels that explore sexuality (we have a sapphic relationship! and queer side characters!! and lesbian exes!!), race, socioeconomic class, and guilt and grief, I really can't recommend it enough.

I LOVED this book! Come and Get It tells the story of University of Arkansas RAs, students and a professor’s differing relationships with money and how it affects their interpersonal relationships as well as their socioeconomic status. It’s a compelling story with a diverse cast of characters; some lovable, some not, but the way their storylines intersect with each other is compelling and masterful. Reid has an idiosyncratic writing style that’s witty and perspicuous, and she perfectly captured the vibe of being an undergrad student in the mid- to late 2010s (I was a sophomore in 2017, so this book was partially nostalgic for me). Thank you so so much NetGalley and Putnam for the opportunity to read and review this.

Thank you to Bloomsbury & NetGalley for sharing this title— Come & Get It is a campus novel that deal with race, class, sexuality, mental health, and female friendships, with three main POVs— Millie, the do-gooder RA who has returned to campus after some time off to help her mom; Agatha, a successful writer who is on campus to research after accepting a visiting professor job following a breakup; and Kennedy, an eager loner who has come to campus for the sole purpose of studying under Agatha. At times funny, at times cringey (was that really what people were like in 2017???), this story was a quick & fun read that I could recommend to anyone. I felt myself wishing the story would go farther, the author would let the characters unravel a bit more— but that might be a personal preference. The strength of this text is definitely the dialog and voice of the characters, I felt in the conversations.

This is the story of women who connect on a college campus in Arkansas. It is a visiting professor, Agatha, who is the catalyst for the plot. Millie, a young RA comes under Agatha’s spell. Agatha is licking her own wounds after a breakup with her lover Robin. All of this drama swirls around these characters and the women living in the dorm.

It was initially difficult for me to get into tge story, but as I did, I found myself enjoying tge story and tge dynamics of the relationships.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

This was an excellent character study and I haven’t been this enthralled with dorm living since Curtis Sittenfeld’s ”Prep.” The characters were so believable — reckless yet lovely, nice but mean, confident and immature. As someone who has been 19, 24, 30 and 38, I saw myself in each of the narratives. Would highly recommend, especially if you devour the Refinery’s money diaries. The specificity of every setting and situation was *chefs kiss*.

Also, this is not a thriller, but I was on the edge of my seat just waiting for the inevitable train to crash.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the arc! Will recommend and preorder my little heart out.

One note about trigger warnings: suicidal thoughts/themes, death (human and pet)

I loved Kiley Reid’s previous novel, Such a Fun Age, and have been eagerly awaiting her follow up. This did not disappoint! Reid is such a strong voice in realistic fiction writing.

Set in a college town, the novel centers on Millie, an RA at a southern public university, the group of residents who live next door, and Agatha, a visiting professor. The novel is character-driven, and extremely engaging. Characters are multidimensional and well-developed. They’re complex enough that no one in the novel is all good or bad. Reid really captures the nuances of all the personalities… of good people who justify making bad choices and people who make bad choices despite their best intentions. The novel feels timely and thought provoking in its portrayal of relationships, friendships, and online cultural and the dialogue about race and class.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC and the opportunity to review this wonderful new novel.

It is hard to follow up with a debut like Such a Fun Age, but Kiley Reid has successfully written another beautiful novel. The writing in Come and Get It is different from her first book, but not a bad way. You can tell she is experimenting with her storytelling, while it still has her signature of telling people's stories and dramas in a nuanced funny way.
This was an engrossing story, I can see some people loving this and disliking this, but I loved this. I can't wait to continue to see what Kiley Reid does.

So good! Adored her first ... this is entirely different, thoroughly enjoyed & could not wait to continue reading.
Such an incredibly talented writer & storyteller. The characters, plot, multiple themes & storylines were all so richly drawn & woven.
Highly recommend!
Tho I have to be honest--did not luv the cover art, tho understand the significance.

With great thanks to NetGalley & Penguin Group Putnam for this e-ARC!

2.5 stars rounded up to 3

I kept choosing to read something else rather than return to this one on my Kindle. It didn't pull me in and that surprised me since I was an R.A. in college. The author got a lot of those "dorm life/R.A. vibes" totally right, but the characters felt humdrum and there wasn't any real excitement for me to rush back to. It felt like I was slugging through it to the end. The writing style was easy to follow, but as some reviewers mentioned, it felt "flat". I wanted more drama and excitement.

I've never read anything by this author before, but apparently her first book is incredible. I think I need to check that one out instead.

Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books for an eARC so that I may share my honest feedback and review

I enjoyed this, but had a few issues with it. While the writing style itself was readable and smart, the story itself didn't grab me right away. Still, I enjoy Kiley Reid's works and will keep coming back to this author.