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teshias_library's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tallybae's review
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
3.0
cleches's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lit_vibrations's review
5.0
It’s been such a thrill reading this series. All 3 books in the Lexington, Alabama series were equally entertaining and laugh out loud funny. I’m going to miss these characters they were the most hilarious church-going folks I’ve ever come across.
The novel takes us back to Lexington, Alabama with Jessie and Hubert Wiggins after they’ve committed murdered and have done their best to keep their secret hidden. With so many mysterious murders happening around town nobody would have a clue they’d done anything wrong. Attempting to live a normal life like before both Hubert and Jessie continued with their deception and unfaithful ways. But soon enough things begin to unravel and the truth finally comes to light. The town’s serial killer will be exposed and Jessie and Hubert will finally make peace with their sinful ways.
This was a really great series from start to finish. All of the characters and situations were authentic and believable. I think the author ended the series perfectly leaving us with no unanswered questions. When it came to the murders I had assumptions about who was behind it so once it was revealed I wasn’t so shocked but still assumed to know who it was.
I feel this book was probably the messiest of the three and I enjoyed every minute. Amos and Jessie’s situationship was hilarious she went seeking pleasure and turned into a sugar mama. Hubert spending the night under that bed naked took me out too. I could really go on and on about this one it was actually my favorite of the three.
Overall, the character development was great, the authors writing style is amazing and very engaging. Same with the other books there were many unexpected twists and turns. The ending was slightly predictable but I’m happy to know Jessie and Hubert will have a happily ever after. If you haven’t read this series take this as your sign to dive in. Special thanks to the author & @kensingtonbooks #dafinabooks for my gifted copy‼️
The novel takes us back to Lexington, Alabama with Jessie and Hubert Wiggins after they’ve committed murdered and have done their best to keep their secret hidden. With so many mysterious murders happening around town nobody would have a clue they’d done anything wrong. Attempting to live a normal life like before both Hubert and Jessie continued with their deception and unfaithful ways. But soon enough things begin to unravel and the truth finally comes to light. The town’s serial killer will be exposed and Jessie and Hubert will finally make peace with their sinful ways.
This was a really great series from start to finish. All of the characters and situations were authentic and believable. I think the author ended the series perfectly leaving us with no unanswered questions. When it came to the murders I had assumptions about who was behind it so once it was revealed I wasn’t so shocked but still assumed to know who it was.
I feel this book was probably the messiest of the three and I enjoyed every minute. Amos and Jessie’s situationship was hilarious she went seeking pleasure and turned into a sugar mama. Hubert spending the night under that bed naked took me out too. I could really go on and on about this one it was actually my favorite of the three.
Overall, the character development was great, the authors writing style is amazing and very engaging. Same with the other books there were many unexpected twists and turns. The ending was slightly predictable but I’m happy to know Jessie and Hubert will have a happily ever after. If you haven’t read this series take this as your sign to dive in. Special thanks to the author & @kensingtonbooks #dafinabooks for my gifted copy‼️
lulureads365's review
3.0
3.5 = This book was loaded with drama and WTF moments. It wasn’t a bad read, but the ending felt lazily written.
zakiyyah321's review
4.0
I liked this series. It was a good continuation from the first book Mrs. Wiggins. I think the order I would rate would be this was good, Empty Vows was better, and Mrs Wiggins was best!
_tomeraider's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
karaklos's review
2.0
I was excited to read Love, Honor, Betray when I read the description: depression-era saga, mysterious serial murders, husband and wife living scandalous lives. The setting of the country town in Alabama and descriptions of their day to day lives, food, and struggles were done well. The book gave me a fairly good understanding of what it might have been like to be a black person living in the south with the fear of lynchings, rape, murder, and abuse.
I was very surprised when the murders were solved about 2/3 of the way through the book and that they weren’t the focus of the book. The focus was more about the married couple’s sexual escapades with other people. It was kind of entertaining at first but became very repetitive and cringey.
The book is very heavy on dialogue with the characters conversing about a lot of mundane things and also so much suspicion in their discussions for no apparent reason. The ending of the book was unconvincing.
Many thanks to Goodreads for this book. I was a Goodreads giveaway winner.
I was very surprised when the murders were solved about 2/3 of the way through the book and that they weren’t the focus of the book. The focus was more about the married couple’s sexual escapades with other people. It was kind of entertaining at first but became very repetitive and cringey.
The book is very heavy on dialogue with the characters conversing about a lot of mundane things and also so much suspicion in their discussions for no apparent reason. The ending of the book was unconvincing.
Many thanks to Goodreads for this book. I was a Goodreads giveaway winner.
weslaybookclub's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Trisha: 5 stars
Angela: 4 stars
Letisha: 3 stars
Brandon & Kelly: 1 star
Tracey: .5 star
Angela: 4 stars
Letisha: 3 stars
Brandon & Kelly: 1 star
Tracey: .5 star
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Rape and Grief