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xereads's review
5.0
Absolutely enjoyed and definitely think it’d be a great edition to anyone’s personal collection. There were some stories I think I’d have to circle back to but I loved being introduced to some authors I’ve never heard of.
And of course there were other stories I wish were longer because I needed more of a resolution lol
And of course there were other stories I wish were longer because I needed more of a resolution lol
joyciemarie's review
emotional
reflective
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? N/A
4.5
mandyc1977's review
5.0
I think there are many different reasons for reading...to learn, to be entertained, to understand, etc. That has to be taken into accounted when reviewing and reflecting on a book. I gave this 5 stars not because I loved every story in this compilation but because I was challenged or provoked or made curious by the stories in this compilation. I discovered authors that I had never read and now have a list of books that I want to read. Some of the stories gutted me and opened me up to the experiences of others. I love that there were no neat endings rather you were left wondering. My favorite story was the last story. I was left in awe of the writing, it felt magical and brought a smile to my face.
clarebearr's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
waterviolite's review
3.0
An important anthology of short stories related the the Black, female experience. Includes discussion questions at the end of each story.
c_cant98's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
_kristinsworld's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
”For Black girls, now and always” 🤎
This was a great collection of short stories about Black girlhood and womanhood, divided into 4 themes: innocence, belonging, love and self-discovery. I enjoyed some stories more than others, but I think that’s pretty much expected with any anthology. I love how the editor chose Zora Neale Hurston’s How It Feels to be Black as the epilogue to remind us that our Blackness doesn’t have to be viewed as a tragedy.
My faves were Toni Morrison’s Recitatif, Alexia Arthur’s Bad Behavior and Paule Marshall’s Reena.
This was a great collection of short stories about Black girlhood and womanhood, divided into 4 themes: innocence, belonging, love and self-discovery. I enjoyed some stories more than others, but I think that’s pretty much expected with any anthology. I love how the editor chose Zora Neale Hurston’s How It Feels to be Black as the epilogue to remind us that our Blackness doesn’t have to be viewed as a tragedy.
My faves were Toni Morrison’s Recitatif, Alexia Arthur’s Bad Behavior and Paule Marshall’s Reena.
remigves's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0