Reviews

Crystal Clear by Beverly Jenkins

turtleberry's review against another edition

5.0

This was a good short tale about Crystal. She had been thinking about running away back to her old life for a while. She finally did it. Really enjoyed this short. 

storytimeshon's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

laileanah's review

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

I actually liked the bonus story better than the Blessing novella.

scorpioqueen's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

remigves's review

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

booksnbubbly7's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

verityw's review against another edition

3.0

I didn't know that I had missed out on a Blessings novella, but it turns out I had, because when MsBev reminded Twitter about it, it was totally new information to me! This fills in the gap when Crystal runs away at the end of book 4 and it's great. I enjoyed it - wished it was longer, but hey, it's a novella. And I think if I hadn't have already read the next book in the series it would have left me desperate for more!

naika's review

4.0

It was nice to take a closer look at Crystal and understand what shaped her before her life in Henry Adams, as well as what will motivate and fuel her as she journeys on. But what was the true star of the show, was the bonus short story, Transformation. I mean, is there nothing Beverly Jenkins can do? Tried at hand at fantasy she did, and I am impatiently waiting for her to write more. 

Crystal Clear: 3.5 stars
Transformation: 4.5 stars 

jofrombk's review against another edition

4.0

This was a mini book. A sort of sidekick to the previous book. In the prior installment Crystal ran away to her former life in Texas to see if she could live life on her own. She quickly learned that she was no longer the street wise young girl with no prospects but to work and party. She runs back home to her adoptive mom with her tail between her legs. This short story tells us exactly what happened while she was gone and the lessons she wanted to learn the hard way. As a bonus, the author gives a short fantasy novel at the end. I loved the bonus more than the main story. I really hope the author pursues fantasy because it's rare to find fantasy books with black characters.

esquiredtoread's review against another edition

4.0

Super short but important novella go read to go with the story!