73 reviews for:

Saint Ave

Charae Lewis

4.29 AVERAGE

blacklove222's review against another edition

4.25

emotional fast-paced

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Ever picked up a new author and been pleasantly surprised? This is one of those fortunate times. Charae Lewis's Saint Ave is a genuine page-turner that hits many high notes. Despite occasional stumbles in pacing or the progression of romance in the first half of the book, she masterfully draws you into the story, keeping you invested. Lewis truly excels in the latter half, skillfully resolving lingering plot points and authentically depicting forgiveness, the repercussions of dishonesty, the burden of holding grudges, and the critical need to protect children, even amidst profound grief and uncertainty. Although not explicitly or expertly spiritual or clinical, this book subtly reflects themes of grief and depression for those familiar with these experiences. Spoiler: I know what it’s like to live through a depression episode, just laying in bed ready for it to pass. I could feel the MMC’s experience coming off the pages. 😢

FYI, you will enjoy Little Miss Angel. 🤭

I’m reading more Charae Lewis FOR SURE! 🫶🏾

qrb's review against another edition

4.5

challenging emotional informative reflective 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: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Grief

Minor: Drug abuse, Gaslighting

kiarabv's review against another edition

4.25

medium-paced

breana_kechelle's review against another edition

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DNF

bookish_noa's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

readingwithkdot's review against another edition

4.0

challenging funny sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

tawanna's review against another edition

4.0

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I really liked this book. This could have been a 5 star read for me if we got more time with Hero & Yazmin. By the time we got to them exploring something deeper, shit hit the fan quickly. I would’ve liked to see more romance between them. I also would have liked to see Yazmin be there for him in the same way Hero was there for her. Hero went through some heavy shit and she cut that man off & never attempted to reach out and check in. While Hero pulled up on her & spoke life into her when she was going through her shit. Yazmin definitely stronger than me cause I would’ve folded as soon as he said what he said at the awards 😅 Despite that, I do think it was a good read with a solid plot. 

wandering_bookbabe's review against another edition

4.0

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: Complicated

jadasreads's review against another edition

4.5

funny reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mellydareader's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective tense slow-paced