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theaudioauditor's review
2.0
Audio book review.
DNF
Not a bad book at all! My dumb butt just didn't realize I bought #10 in a series.
DNF
Not a bad book at all! My dumb butt just didn't realize I bought #10 in a series.
stephsromancebooktalk's review
3.0
DNF @50% / 3 Stars / 0 Steam Fans
Sadly, On the Corner of Hope and Main will be returning to my want to read list. This is the tenth book of the Blessings series, and it is not a series that you can read out of order. The citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas needing to elect a new mayor. The series is obviously filled with drama, murder, kidnappings, infidelity, and so much more. In classic Beverly Jenkins's style, there is a history of African Americans tangled with engaging storytelling.
If you want to read this book, start with the first book to avoid the whiplash of information filling this book.
Video review available in Week 43: Oct 18 – Oct 24 weekly book reviews and the Week of Netgalley Vlog, Episode 6 (coming soon).
For other video book reviews, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
Sadly, On the Corner of Hope and Main will be returning to my want to read list. This is the tenth book of the Blessings series, and it is not a series that you can read out of order. The citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas needing to elect a new mayor. The series is obviously filled with drama, murder, kidnappings, infidelity, and so much more. In classic Beverly Jenkins's style, there is a history of African Americans tangled with engaging storytelling.
If you want to read this book, start with the first book to avoid the whiplash of information filling this book.
Video review available in Week 43: Oct 18 – Oct 24 weekly book reviews and the Week of Netgalley Vlog, Episode 6 (coming soon).
For other video book reviews, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
jofrombk's review
4.0
Delightful story
I really enjoyed reading this installment of the Blessing series. The world has become increasingly crazy in 2020 and it was such a welcomed break to visit Henry Adam's. Book 10 had all of the characters readers have grown to love. I was sorry to end the book and hope that they'll be another installment.
I really enjoyed reading this installment of the Blessing series. The world has become increasingly crazy in 2020 and it was such a welcomed break to visit Henry Adam's. Book 10 had all of the characters readers have grown to love. I was sorry to end the book and hope that they'll be another installment.
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
It's the first book I read in this series and won't surely be the last because it was such an entertaining and engrossing read.
I liked the small town feel, the great cast of characters and the well crafted plot.
A good read, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I liked the small town feel, the great cast of characters and the well crafted plot.
A good read, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
redmoon's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.75
caseythereader's review against another edition
The writing unfortunately read more like a plot outline than a novel, with a lot of clunky expository conversations and inserted backstory instead of action.
katiemack's review
4.0
This was such a cozy read. Even though I didn’t read the description carefully enough to realize that this was part of a series (since it was my own fault, this did not affect my rating), I felt like I got to know all of the characters really well. This is a great pick if you’re going through a stressful time or a period of transition—it’s a warm hug of a book.
annarella's review
4.0
It's the first book I read in this series and won't surely be the last because it was such an entertaining and engrossing read.
I liked the small town feel, the great cast of characters and the well crafted plot.
A good read, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I liked the small town feel, the great cast of characters and the well crafted plot.
A good read, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
pvn's review
4.0
This a good bet since it's by a prolific and successful author. This has interesting characters and the right amount of drama/conflict, and a satisfying ending.
I really appreciate the copy for review!
I really appreciate the copy for review!
readincolour's review
4.0
While some authors have problems maintaining the momentum with series, Beverly Jenkins rarely has that problem with the characters and story lines in her Blessings series. With so many existing and new characters to choose from, the author continues to give readers new and interesting stories, instead of recycling through previous story lines.
On the Corner of Hope and Main brings back town owner Bernadine Brown's arch nemesis, her ex-husband, at a time when she's still struggling to deal with her breakup with town OG, Malachi July. I love that Jenkins has created an independent "seasoned" female character who's smart, compassionate and business savvy without letting any of that be the reason why she's without a love interest. Often these traits serve as an excuse for why a protagonist is without. Jenkins let's us know that Bernadine is more than enough without Malachi and any reconciliation with him with be on her terms.
Between the return of former mayor Riley and his world famous pig, Cletus, along with Bernadine's ex-husband and a mayoral election, plenty of hijinks ensue, but at the heart of this book is relationships, which serve as the foundation for everything in Henry Adams. I love how Jenkins keeps the friendships of the women and men in town front and center.
The author also preps readers for the next book in the series as we see one of the town's original "kids" preparing for life outside of the small town, another kid struggling to find her place within the town, the continuation of a newcomer's place in town, and two potential residents (and a potential romance for an existing resident) who will hopefully arrive in town soon.
I've often told Ms. Bev that I wish a place like Henry Adams existed. I would gladly move there in a heartbeat!
On the Corner of Hope and Main brings back town owner Bernadine Brown's arch nemesis, her ex-husband, at a time when she's still struggling to deal with her breakup with town OG, Malachi July. I love that Jenkins has created an independent "seasoned" female character who's smart, compassionate and business savvy without letting any of that be the reason why she's without a love interest. Often these traits serve as an excuse for why a protagonist is without. Jenkins let's us know that Bernadine is more than enough without Malachi and any reconciliation with him with be on her terms.
Between the return of former mayor Riley and his world famous pig, Cletus, along with Bernadine's ex-husband and a mayoral election, plenty of hijinks ensue, but at the heart of this book is relationships, which serve as the foundation for everything in Henry Adams. I love how Jenkins keeps the friendships of the women and men in town front and center.
The author also preps readers for the next book in the series as we see one of the town's original "kids" preparing for life outside of the small town, another kid struggling to find her place within the town, the continuation of a newcomer's place in town, and two potential residents (and a potential romance for an existing resident) who will hopefully arrive in town soon.
I've often told Ms. Bev that I wish a place like Henry Adams existed. I would gladly move there in a heartbeat!
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