#2 - The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison

The Bluest Eye is a moving novel about an African American girl growing up in 1940s Ohio who obsesses over the idea of becoming beautiful, believing that having blue eyes would make her more worthy of love and acceptance. The book explores themes of racial identity, beauty standards, and the trauma caused by racism and self-hatred.

In this story, Morrison examines the destructive effects of societal expectations and the pain of feeling invisible. The book is a profound commentary on the complexities of race, gender, and the pursuit of beauty.