Shelly’s Book Corner

October 19, 2022

Book Review: Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

Thank you Bookish First & First Second Books for my free book. My thoughts: “ I wonder why our best meant not ourselves and why adults always told me so many things that did add up.” “ Be yourself, honesty is the best policy, and then don’t be yourself, be what other people want.” Good hair = Straight hair. “All hair is […]

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September 5, 2022

Book Review: The Weight Of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

Thank you @EpicReads for my free book. This story tackles important such as racism, passing, complicity and white savior complex. Notable Quote: And instead of holding the community at large accountable for their actions, everyone has continued to place blame on the real victim, creating a monster out of a young girl and using her legacy as a scapegoat to […]

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August 30, 2022

Book Review: How To Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine

My thoughts: Thank you Penguin Teen for my review copy. I’m a big fan of the 90’s and Scream is my FAVORITE movie franchise so I jumped at the chance to check this book out. I was living for all the references as well. The plot started off strong, kinda of stalled in the middle, but went full speed ahead […]

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August 25, 2022

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 […]

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July 6, 2022

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 […]

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June 4, 2022

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 […]

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June 3, 2022

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 […]

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April 20, 2022

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 […]

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April 16, 2022

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 […]

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April 15, 2022

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 […]

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