Shelly’s Book Corner

July 21, 2021

Book Review: This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

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 […]

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July 20, 2021

Book Review: You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism by Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar

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 […]

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July 18, 2021

Book Review: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

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 […]

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July 16, 2021

Review Tour: The Spark by Vi Keeland

“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 […]

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July 5, 2021

Book Review: Continuum by Danielle Allen

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 […]

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July 4, 2021

Book Review: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

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 […]

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July 3, 2021

Book Review: Bacchanal by Veronica G. Henry

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 […]

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June 29, 2021

Book Review: Lessons In Sin by Pam Godwin

This blog post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: Book hangover alert! You’ve been warned! Forgive me, Father for I have sinned with the way I enjoyed this story. Magnus was absolute filth and I loved every minute of this story! It’s been a while since I read a book by Pam Godwin and she kindly reminded me what I’ve been […]

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June 24, 2021

Book Review: The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

This blog post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: So after reading The Silent Patient and being letdown I was hesitant to try this book. I must say I enjoyed this story way better! This story has a nice slow burn that didn’t bore me and had a good build up. I honestly didn’t figure it all out until the very […]

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June 1, 2021

Book Review: Ace Of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

This post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: The book has been dubbed as Gossip Girl meets Get Out and it definitely fits the description. This has been one of my most anticipated reads of the summer and it did not disappoint at all. One word of advice while reading this story is to NOT trust ANYONE in this story. You […]

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