Reviews tagging 'Police brutality'

Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola

25 reviews

hannahs_library__'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Police brutality and Sexual harassment

withlivjones's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I am OBSESSED. Excellent writing? Check. Snappy banter? Check. Beautiful romance that has me giggling and kicking my feet? Check. Great character development from both MCs? Check. An emphasis on female friendship and the importance of women supporting women over tearing each other down? Check. A well-executed subplot that examines the experience of being a Black student at a PWI? Check. Full marks all round!! 

This book has all the ingredients of not just an incredible romance novel, but an incredible novel, period. I suspect that Kiki and Malakai will be living in my head rent free for a good while. This is easily the best romance I’ve read this year, and I’ll probably have trouble finding a book to top it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Police brutality

dylan_tomorrow's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racism, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Medical content, Racial slurs, Classism, Abandonment, Sexism, Terminal illness, and Misogyny

Minor: Violence and Bullying

carseatwarmers's review

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

the audiobook is top tier! anyway

we need to abolish the third act breakup 😫 that setup was so weird but i’m a sucker for grand gestures so i’ll try to let it slide 😇

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Police brutality, Infidelity, Cancer, Hate crime, and Medical trauma

foreverbooked15's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Police brutality

kaitlinlovesbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Racism, and Misogyny

Minor: Police brutality

ceedy's review against another edition

funny lighthearted tense 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Toxic relationship

Minor: Police brutality and Vomit

bluebreex's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Police brutality, Racism, and Medical content

Minor: Toxic relationship

happyblkhippie's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

I LOVED this book!! From the tone of voice to the topics and themes explored. The characters are beautifully flawed and loveable. I love the wit and moderate heat. The eloquent and lyrical writing, story and setting are amazing. The narrator was absolutely phenomenal and really made the story come alive! It's a 5.75/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for me. This is the best book I 've read in a while. Definitely adding to my collection. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Grief, and Mental illness

Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Cursing, and Stalking

Minor: Police brutality and Chronic illness

tiredenglishteacher's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

fun little enemies to fake romance to lovers story. bolu babalola is a fantastic writer - story is as much about kiki’s character development and friendships as it is about her romance. highlights the Black post secondary experience and focuses on Black friendships and excellence. broad variety of characters all told authentically. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Police brutality