53 pages • 1 hour read
Kiley ReidCome and Get It
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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
Review Roundup
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 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.