This post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: The book had a slow start for me, but eventually it started to pick up and I became invested. I thought I had the book figured out in one area, but I was wrong so that was a nice surprise. I didn’t guess the killer correctly either which is another good thing. Nothing […]
Thank you Bloomsbury YA for my advance review copy. My thoughts: After reading and loving Cinderella Is Dead last year I couldn’t wait to read this book. I loved the premise of the story, but at times I felt pacing was slow. I also didn’t understand how Briseis and her two mothers could be so trusting while in a new […]
Thank you Grand Central Publishing for my free book. My thoughts: As a Black woman this book hit home for me on several occasions. I laughed at some stories because I knew what was coming l, as I had been in those type of situations myself over the years. I also cringed because some of the stories took place in […]
Thank you Atria books for my advance review copy My thoughts: The Other Black Girl was one of my most anticipated reads of the summer and it pains me that this story didn’t work for me. I struggled big time with Nella and her insecurities when it comes to White people. I know very well what it’s like to be […]
“I received a review copy and I voluntarily provided an honest review.This does not affect the opinion of the book or the content of the review.” This was a nicely written slow burn story. Donovan is swoon worthy character with so many layers. Based off his description you think you know what kind of guy he is and that’s not […]
This post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: “My plan is to make today so unforgettable that any other man who takes you out will have to step his game all the way up in order to compete.” Go off, Kwame!!! “I’m going to eat you until you cum because you deserve it and then I’m going to watch you cum […]
This post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: Please don’t snatch me bald when I say this is my first time reading Mr. Baldwin. I know. I know. I do plan on making up for lost time because it’s been a minute since I had to break out the highlighter for a book. “ You were born where you were born […]
Thank you 47North for my review copy. My thoughts: I’ve always been a fan of carnivals and loved the tv show ‘Carnivale’ so it was a no brainer that I wanted to read about an all Black traveling carnival. We are introduced to Eliza, who is a young girl that has a gift when it comes to animals. She is […]