For me, it was just not explained well and starkly stood out compared to the well-developed story that was established.ĭespite the charming theme of friendship, Monday's Not Coming is tragic and devastating. I believe this story would have been much stronger without the addition. My only other issue was one of the final plot twists of the story. I would have enjoyed the novel more if the timeline had been better structured. I understand the reasoning for this creative choice, but it did feel like it served no significant purpose. This format is a fantastic tool for many novels, but I don't feel the author succeeded in what she was trying to do. I personally found this decision to be confusing and unnecessary. This story jumps around between "Before" "After" "1 Year Before the Before" "2 Week After the After" etc. My biggest gripe with the novel was the non-chronological timeline. It helped to lighten the mood, expand on the setting, and introduced me to a gene of music that's pretty cool. Claudia's passion for this music added a sweet, passionate layer to an otherwise gritty story. I also loved the bit DC black culture incorporated into the novel through go-go music! Claudia and Monday love this subgenre of funk/r&b/hiphop that originated in the DC area. The author did a fantastic job of creating two complex characters with a strong relationship, which enabled the story to be as impactful as it is. All of the flashbacks containing scenes of Claudia and Monday persevering against bullies, making sense of who they want to be, and just sharing genuine moments of an innocent childhood friendship warmed my heart. Claudia and Monday have such a deep connection. I absolutely adored this story for it's strong message of friendship. Review to come!ĬW: racism, homophobia, substance use, abuse, domestic violence This book strikes a beautiful balance between a sweet story of friendship and profound story of loss and confusion.
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