Luster is a 2020 debut novel by Raven Leilani. It follows a young black woman who gets involved with a middle-aged white man in an open marriage. Luster was released on August 4, 2020 by Farrar, …

Jun 8, 2021 · Irresistibly unruly and strikingly beautiful, razor-sharp and slyly comic, sexually charged and utterly absorbing, Raven Leilani’s Luster is a portrait of a young woman trying to make sense of …

Nov 24, 2020 · Luster, which is in constant conversation with classic Black works that often go unrecognized, transcends the bounds of a contemporary novel. Leilani’s candid prose and her …

Aug 4, 2020 · “Luster” articulates the tensions of modern life, particularly for young women of color. With a mix of humor and stark realism, Leilani captures the messy and poignant aspects of Edie’s journey. …

American author Raven Leilani’s debut novel Luster documents the struggles of 23-year-old Edie, a Black woman battling the trauma of her past and its effect on her chaotic life in New York City. …

Jun 8, 2021 · Irresistibly unruly and strikingly beautiful, razor-sharp and slyly comic, sexually charged and utterly absorbing, Raven Leilani’s Luster is a portrait of a young woman trying to make sense of …

May 2, 2025 · “Luster” by Raven Leilani is not a perfect novel, but it is an essential one. In her unflinching exploration of race, sex, power, and art, Leilani has created a protagonist who feels …

Sharp, comic, disruptive, and tender, Luster sees a young Black… Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more!

Irresistibly unruly and strikingly beautiful, razor-sharp and slyly comic, sexually charged and utterly absorbing, Raven Leilani’s Luster is a portrait of a young woman trying to make sense of her …

Aug 4, 2020 · Irresistibly unruly and strikingly beautiful, razor-sharp and slyly comic, sexually charged and utterly absorbing, Raven Leilani’s Luster is a portrait of a young woman trying to make sense of …