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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
This is my first book by Ms. Beverly and I was very excited because I'd heard many good things about her work.
Rebel was the perfect beginning for me to start because it had such hearty characters. Drake LeVeq, especially, is a superb hero. He is a cinnamon roll. Sensitive and passionate, he saves our Valinda from a trio of criminal soldiers, and from there on, he offers Val an ear, listening to her dreams, encouraging her when she tells him of her want to build a school, and even goes as far as help her find traincars and modify them into school rooms for her. Everything he did was an act of help and care towards Valinda, proving that a good hero is through his actions.
Valinda is a superb heroine as well. She was allowed so much room to lean of her passion and how she wanted to fall in love and marry for that reason. Although she'd been engaged to her best friend, Valinda follows her instinct and her dreams. I admired her so much and she made an excellent heroine.
The book does deal with social injustices that are true to the time-period. I enjoyed the clean-cut way Ms. Beverly wrote about the events and history of New Orleans. I also adored the family of LeVeq and can't wait to read more of this series.
Rebel was the perfect beginning for me to start because it had such hearty characters. Drake LeVeq, especially, is a superb hero. He is a cinnamon roll. Sensitive and passionate, he saves our Valinda from a trio of criminal soldiers, and from there on, he offers Val an ear, listening to her dreams, encouraging her when she tells him of her want to build a school, and even goes as far as help her find traincars and modify them into school rooms for her. Everything he did was an act of help and care towards Valinda, proving that a good hero is through his actions.
Valinda is a superb heroine as well. She was allowed so much room to lean of her passion and how she wanted to fall in love and marry for that reason. Although she'd been engaged to her best friend, Valinda follows her instinct and her dreams. I admired her so much and she made an excellent heroine.
The book does deal with social injustices that are true to the time-period. I enjoyed the clean-cut way Ms. Beverly wrote about the events and history of New Orleans. I also adored the family of LeVeq and can't wait to read more of this series.
Finished this in one day. I always love the blend of romance and history. Val and Drake were great main characters and I love the LeVeq family. It always nice to get updates on this family. I feel like this must be set before Archers story since they don’t mention his wife.
4.5 Stars / 3 Steam Fans
Despite this story being very heavy on the historical themes for a majority of the book in the end I really enjoyed it. I crave the historical aspects that Beverly Jenkins brings to her storytelling because she does an amazing job of setting the scene without being super heavy. However, this story is very heavy in the historical aspects of slavery, white supremacy, and arranged marriage for most of the books so I almost DNFed this book. I am happy that I finished it.
This specific video review will be included in the June 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
Despite this story being very heavy on the historical themes for a majority of the book in the end I really enjoyed it. I crave the historical aspects that Beverly Jenkins brings to her storytelling because she does an amazing job of setting the scene without being super heavy. However, this story is very heavy in the historical aspects of slavery, white supremacy, and arranged marriage for most of the books so I almost DNFed this book. I am happy that I finished it.
This specific video review will be included in the June 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
The reviews on this are a little mixed, and I can see why. I loved the historical detail. I always love a novel set in New Orleans, and I love the choice in timeframe for the story. I had a harder time with the romance plot - I tend to struggle with romance plots in general, so I thought it might be all me, but I have seen some critiques similar to what I was thinking- Valinda and Drake seem to have very little chemistry outside of their desire for each other.
I don’t want to pass on Beverly Jenkins as an author, because as I said the historical detail was exceptional and I have seen replies to critiques like mine that say she has better work. I am very excited to dive into it, as I consistently hear good things.
I don’t want to pass on Beverly Jenkins as an author, because as I said the historical detail was exceptional and I have seen replies to critiques like mine that say she has better work. I am very excited to dive into it, as I consistently hear good things.
It's very slow to start, but the ending is very satisfying.
This was the first time that I read Mrs. Jenkins' books and I loved it. Seeing two free and passionate black couples is so beautiful. I loved meeting the LeVeq family, and of course meeting Valinda and Drake, this couple is so cute, adorable and so beautiful inside.
I love Beverly Jenkins! I always learn things when I read her historical romance. And I love her characters. I loved the connection between Drake and Valinda. I loved how logical Valinda was, and her questions about what love was and what it means. I love Valinda's hellion ways and how Drake brings that out in her. I love the arc Valinda goes through, and how Drake guides her through and is patient with her. Hope I get to read more of the LeVeq family in the future!
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emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes