4.23 AVERAGE

juliabegeman's review

3.5
emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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kerryanndunn's review

4.0

“The melody carried them higher, beyond the stars themselves, or so it felt. The air that high was cool and sharp, but the warmth of her presence, her magic and her song, wrapped around him like a soft blanket.”⁣

This novella is all vibes, hardly any plot. But I dig the vibes. Ultra 1970s, Afros, bell-bottoms, disco but also witchy, broomsticks, magic spells cooked into soul food. 

The romance is low angst, super cozy, and brimming with magic. I could definitely live comfortably in Otis’ apartment. 
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charreadsthings's review

4.0
lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
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cameo's review

5.0
lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

If you’re looking for a slice of something sweet and magical, Midnight Groove’s Mama Free’s Soul Food delivers! 

Set in 1970, this cozy, romance will whisk you away into a world with witches, magical soul food and where dreams come true.
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nenjireads's review

3.75
fast-paced
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dj_is_reading's review

4.5
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

4.5⭐️
Virgo’s Groove by Beyoncé would be my song of choice for this one. 

“Sharice, you could turn my entire place into a glitter factory, and I wouldn’t care. I’m just… I’m just happy you’re here with me.”

-Can I say I would love to have a meal at Mama Free’s?
-I want to celebrate the Moonbright holiday! These feel like my people. 
-When she used her magic on Otis and the glitter on his arm? 🥹🥹😍😍
-Otis was SICK when he though Sharice left - homeboy was going through it 
-I need this as a full length novel
-Swoonworthy 🥰😍 just a feel-good story
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guiltlesspleasures's review

4.25
emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I’m calling it: This is the perfect low-angst election season read. It’s only 75 pages but is full of tenderness, magic and a big disco ball of support and love disguised as a bell-bottom-clad, Afro’d hunk of a man. 

Otis lives across the hall from Sharice, but they’ve never interacted until Moonbright, a holiday in this parallel magical Earth. He invites her in, and we are treated to magical happenings involving lava lamps, brooms, soul food and gargoyles. 

This novella is light on plot but heavy on vibes, and I am left with the warm fuzzies and a tear in my eye. Recommend!

Thanks to @toriloves_heas for bringing this sweet read to my attention.