1.66k reviews for:

Between Friends & Lovers

Shirlene Obuobi

3.98 AVERAGE

that_brish's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide attempt

Minor: Infidelity

lexisebren's review

4.0

emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

margotpolo's review against another edition

3.75

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lindseyisreading's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Abandonment

Minor: Terminal illness

The main character is estranged from her mother. There are multiple flashbacks to her difficult childhood describing her mother's neglect/abuse. Towards the end of the book she finds out

her mother is dying, and they reconnect briefly in the hospital

carabobara's review

4.5

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sereenaro's review against another edition

4.5

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

robin1b's review

4.0

hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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4✨ This was an adorable romance with the “who will she choose” vibes. Dr. Jo is in love with her best friend but he has always only sees her as a friend. When she professes her love to him and he doesn’t respond in kind she decides to give up and see who else is out there. Enter the sweet author, Malcom. 

This book has a bit of spice, a sweet romance and some Black joy. This is a great, relaxing beach read. The narrators were great. Y’all know I’m a sucker for Jacobi Diem! 

Enjoy! 

Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

yeagleyreads's review

4.0

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

rachellep's review

4.0

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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Jo is a force, she's a doctor with an amazing social media presence. She had a difficult upbringing but in college she met her best friend Ezra, years later she has feelings for him but he doesn't seem to feel the same way. When Jo meets amazing up and coming author Malcom, he is just what she needs to distract her from Ezra until he wants more. 

tishyo's review against another edition

3.75

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No