53 pages 1 hour read

Kiley Reid

Come and Get It

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid follows visiting professor Agatha Paul, resident assistant Millie Cousins, and transfer student Kennedy Washburn at the University of Arkansas. Agatha hires Millie to eavesdrop on wealthy students, while Kennedy struggles to fit in and study under Agatha. As secrets unravel, their lives intersect, exploring themes of adulthood, community, and boundaries. The book includes allusions to racist behavior, depictions of a relationship with an imbalanced power dynamic, depression, thoughts of self-harm and suicidal ideation, and accidental animal death.

Reviews & Readership

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Come and Get It by Kiley Reid offers a sharp, witty exploration of complex social dynamics and modern relationships. Praised for its engaging prose and nuanced characters, the novel adeptly tackles issues of race, class, and privilege. Some reviewers noted pacing issues and felt certain plot elements were underdeveloped. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read. Reid, Kiley. Come and Get It.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Come and Get It?

A reader who enjoyed Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, or Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, would likely appreciate Come and Get It. Ideal for those interested in contemporary social issues, complex characters, and sharp, witty narrative styles. Great for fans of engaging, thought-provoking fiction.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Relationships

LGBTQ

Education

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Conflict

Society: Education

Identity: Race

Genre

Education

Modern Classic Fiction