Shelly's Choice

Book Review: Moody by Penelope Ward

This post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: I finished this book in one sitting and I can’t tell you the last time that has happened. Dax and Wren have everything I love in a couple. The banter, the chemistry and the connection was perfection. The angst that made my heart ache. Penelope Ward never ceases to amaze me and Moody […]

Book Review: Harlem Sunset by Nekesa Afia

Thank you Berkley and PRH Audio for my review copies. My : After reading and unexpectedly loving Dead Dead Girls, I’ve been highly anticipating this book! This story focuses on Louise’s personal journey and growth from previous events. We are introduced to some of her family members and I appreciated the backstory. The story also touches on how Louise couldn’t be […]

Book Recommendation: Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle

Thank you Simon Teen for my review copy. My thoughts: “How self-love cannot flourish in isolation and how I must give myself the love I dream of receiving. That in healing from whatever hurt I experienced, whatever has caused me me to retreat, nothing will change unless I commit to the change.” This quote right here!!!!  I really enjoyed this […]

Book Review: Kings of B’More by R. Eric Thomas

Thank you Bookish First for my review copy. I was all excited to read this Black joy story and it didn’t work out exactly in my favor as I hoped it would. I wanted a carefree story, but both of the main characters are dealing with some heavy issues. Then there were several incidents of racism and can we not […]

Book Review: Part Of Your World by Abby Jimenez

This post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: If Abby Jimenez writes it, I will drop everything to read it. Once again Jimenez has written a story where the characters sucked me into their world and I didn’t want to leave. I loved how Daniel and Alexis met, the small town vibes and the sense of community. Everyone looked out for […]

Book Review: Take My Hand by Dolen Parker- Valdez

Thank you Berkley for my review copy. I should have just minded my business when I saw Nia’s reaction in her stories about this book. Did I? Nope. Now look at me.  Within the first few chapters I knew where this book was heading and when it happened I was a mess. These poor babies and the sad part is that […]

Book Review: Nobody’s Magic by Destiny O. Birdsong

Thank you Grand Central Pub & Hachette Audio for the review copies. Nobody’s Magic is a triptych novel about three Black women with albinism living in the South. For reference I listened to the audiobook which I highly recommend! Suzette: Suzette is a sheltered 20 year old girl. This story was pretty much a coming of age as Suzette wanted […]

Book Review: Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala

️Thank you Berkley Pub for my gifted copy. My :This book was a little heavier in the beginning as Lila was suffering from PTSD and also questioning her life choices. Lila was also dealing with unresolved grief as well. During the story Lila does a lot of self reflection and I love the support she has from her friends. They had […]

Audiobook Review: A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy  Willingham

Thank You Netgalley for my advanced listening copy. What I Liked: Unreliable Narrator.Solid twists throughout the story that kept me entertained even after I figured out who the killer was. Issues: Figured out and confirmed who the killer was within the first 40 pages. Audiobook: Karissa Vacker did a great job portraying Chloe, especially as she started spiraling throughout the […]