As soon as I saw this I knew I needed to read it. Funny because I had no idea what it was about. Y’all know I don’t read the synopsis or do anything besides look at the cover lol But this one I was actually happy with.

So basically, Clae has never known her father. She wanted to know more about him but her mother shuts down when he comes up. But when Clae is accepted into a program where he once lived, she decides she’s going to try to find out as much about him as she can.

The road blocks she runs into and the things she encounters while trying to figure this out was crazy. I loved the mystery and the hunt she was on, but the reveal?! Terrible. They spent no time on it. And I get that she didn’t want to know anything at the time, but like at some point in the end it should have been more discussed. But it isn’t. It felt like we wasted an entire book trying to figure this out just to throw away all the depth from it.

The characters were also just okay. She had this whole entire THING with that random girl from school and I just thought that was weird because we hardly got any back story. And when we did, it was just like bits and pieces. Honestly I didn’t understand what was so wrong in the first place. The whole thing was weird af lol

I did enjoy this, but the writing style was a bit lacking. I think I would have enjoyed it more if she had given us more detail; more depth. I just think it glossed over so much and never gave us any information. Even in those situations that actually mattered to the movement of the plot. It was weird in my head.

I think this could have been better in some ways, but it was still entertaining overall. I know someone out there will love it, but for me it didn’t have enough feeling for me. And because of that I didn’t feel that much throughout the story either. Idk it just seemed weird. Like we just looked at a point in her life, but there was no climax or anything.

Charlene Allen's My Fairy God Somebody is a delightful blend of cozy mystery and suspense that will captivate readers from start to finish. With its unexpected plot twists and engaging characters, this novel keeps readers on their toes while maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere. Students looking for a perfect balance of intrigue and comfort will find themselves thoroughly satisfied with the unfolding mysteries and clever resolutions. Allen's storytelling prowess shines through, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a suspenseful, yet heartwarming experience.

As an ex-journalist, I absolutely loved this story and really connected with Clae, the main character, and the NYC backdrop was just the cherry on top! Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins Children's Books for the advanced copy!

I was not prepared for just how much a enjoyed this YA coming of age story about a Clae, a young Black teenager who has never known much about her father. Growing up with just her mom Clae has always felt a piece of her identity was missing.

When she stumbles upon a mysterious 'Fairy god somebody' who has been helping her mother out, she takes the opportunity to try to learn more when she's in New York for a summer internship. NYC is a wonderful experience for Clae where she befriends two other Black girls with their own issues and meets a new guy who is all too happy to show her the city.

Full of female friendship, romance, great disability rep (Clae has asthma and her friend Nze has a condition that's causing her to go blind), African American history and a family mystery, this was wonderful on audio narrated by Angel Pean and perfect for fans of books like Keah Brown's The secret summer promise.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!