Luster is a novel that follows the life of a young black woman in her early 20s and involved herself with a a white man in an open marriage, and as a result she ended up meeting his wife and their black adopted daughter.

I was looking forward to reading and enjoying this as the synopsis of this novel seemed really interesting and promising to delve into her life and her character. To learn about the hell that is being a woman in her 20s. It started out really strong, and I was really into this messy character who's not so pristine and perfect, who's not written to be idolized. 

However, I really struggled to connect with the characters, and I believe it's because this was written mostly like an essay, too matter-of-factly and devoid of emotions, although it touches on really important and sensitive subjects.

This had such an intriguing and unique premise. It's a shame that it wasn't executed in the way that fit it.