This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Christina Milliner was born in Queens, N.Y. and raised in Brooklyn, where she still resides. She holds an MFA in Writing from Lindenwood University. In her spare time, she enjoys finding little cafes and admiring street art around Brooklyn. Meet Clay Brown is Christina's first novel.
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Meet Clay Brown by Christina Milliner relates the story of Clay Brown, a nineteen-year-old teenager who contracted HIV at birth from her mother. After her mother's death from the same disease, Clay is left alone to take care of her drug-addled and abusive father Jimmy, who has given up on life. Her only friend in the world, Mimi, is also a drug addict who constantly drags Clay into her everyday hustles. After joining an HIV support group at the Hope Church, overseen by a kindly reverend, Clay's life slowly begins to change. She enrolls in the local community college for her GED exams and works with her newfound friends. However, to pursue her new life with freedom, Clay must break the promise she made to her dying mother.
Meet Clay Brown is a moving tale of loss, resilience, hope, and courage. Christina Milliner's engrossing drama isn't without its share of heartbreaks, but it primarily highlights the indomitable nature of the human spirit. Milliner maintains an even pace with the plot, which is perfectly complemented by characters who feel like people you may have met in real life. Clay is someone you can't help but root for. She is relatable to the reader with distinct traits that help her navigate harrowing circumstances amid adversity. I especially enjoyed the relationships between the members of the support group. This is a riveting novel that touches on some relevant social issues. Highly recommended.
