Such a Fun Age
Emira Tucker, a young Black woman, is accused of kidnapping while babysitting her white employer’s child. This incident sparks a chain of events that intertwines the lives of Emira and her well-intentioned but misguided boss, Alix. As their relationship deepens, uncomfortable truths about race, class, and privilege bubble to the surface. Reid’s debut novel is a witty, thought-provoking exploration of modern relationships, identity, and the messy realities of growing up in today’s America. It’s a page-turner that will leave you questioning your own biases and assumptions.