I had a tough time reading this book, and an even tougher time reviewing it.
Most of you will associate Sapphire with the award winning Precious, the movie adaptation of the novel Push. In this gritty, shocking novel, Precious Jones has to survive physical and sexual abuse at the hands of both her parents, and nearly being thrown out of the public school system because the administration doesn't want a pregnant girl walking around in their hallways.
The Kid, Sapphire's follow up to her debut novel, is no less shocking, which is an accomplishment in a publishing climate where pretty much anything goes...
You can read the review HERE.
