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laileanah's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
Exceptionally well done.
I read this as an independent story but it was part of the 'Daughters of a Nation: A Black Suffragette Historical Romance Anthology'.
I was unable to get a copy of the book so I purchased and read the stories separately.
I read this as an independent story but it was part of the 'Daughters of a Nation: A Black Suffragette Historical Romance Anthology'.
I was unable to get a copy of the book so I purchased and read the stories separately.
claireak95's review against another edition
4.0
It did feel a bit short since it's a novella but not too much. Set in 1917 Harlem. I really enjoyed how this romance explored issues of race, racism, (illegal) immigration, intercultural relationships, cultural appropriation, and voting rights, among other things (all within 180 pages). The characters felt very well drawn and like whole characters. We got to hear a little bit about food because one of the main characters is a cook. Alyssa Cole is such a good historical romance author, and does research on the time periods she is setting her book in. Yeah, this was good.
abbythompson's review against another edition
4.0
I usually struggle with novellas feeling unfinished, but this is a perfect package. Everything necessary for the story to feel complete is here in a timeline that makes sense. Also, three cheers for main characters who are POC. We need **MOAR** diverse books!
christiereads23's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved this novella. This takes place in 1917 New York City, and it follows Bertha, a tough owner of a caberet and an advocate for women's suffrage, who hires Amir, a Bengali immigrant as a dishwasher. As the story progresses Amir's talents in the kitchen start to shine and the vote to give women the right to vote approaches, Bertha and Amir strike a deal. He will give her dance lessons if she will let him attend the politics lessons she is giving her girls every week. Soon, their relationship develops into more as their futures seem uncertain. I adored the characters, but I especially loved Bertha. This book deals with a lot of important topics, racism, voting rights, mistreatment of sex workers, immigration, and they were all very well done. I especially loved the message of women supporting other women. The women all had each other's backs, and it was a moving thing to read.
veethorn's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE THIS. Fucking LOVE this. Politics and social movements and bright people coming together and oh my god. My kind of fairytale.
tmauch's review against another edition
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
3.5