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A review by adanna_h
Confessions in B-Flat by Donna Hill
4.0
In the 1960s, two men were at the forefront of the civil rights movement and the fight for social justice. Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted the same thing, but they approached that vision from very different backgrounds and means. Confession in B-Flat places the reader in the midst of this dynamic time with a multimedia retelling of Romeo and Juliet -- Jason, the "do-gooder" mentee of Martin Luther King Jr., falls for Anita, the fiery devotee of Malcolm X.
I loved the way history is weaved into Jason and Anita's journey. The incorporation of music, poetry, speeches, news articles, and photographs brings this time period to life and helps you feel the tumultuous times in which they are living.
Above all, Confessions in B-Flat is a love story that spans decades. At times, it is beautiful and heartwarming, while at other times, it is heartbreaking. Jason and Anita's path to their happily-ever-after isn't a straight one but reflects their personalities -- strong, independent Anita and patient, do the right thing Jason -- and strengthens with time.
Jason and Anita are two sides of the same coin, much in the same way that you can't look at the civil rights movement without considering the work of both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. This engaging, emotional love story is a must-read!
Thanks to Donna Hill, Entangled Publishing, and NetGalley for the digital ARC to read and enjoy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I loved the way history is weaved into Jason and Anita's journey. The incorporation of music, poetry, speeches, news articles, and photographs brings this time period to life and helps you feel the tumultuous times in which they are living.
Above all, Confessions in B-Flat is a love story that spans decades. At times, it is beautiful and heartwarming, while at other times, it is heartbreaking. Jason and Anita's path to their happily-ever-after isn't a straight one but reflects their personalities -- strong, independent Anita and patient, do the right thing Jason -- and strengthens with time.
Jason and Anita are two sides of the same coin, much in the same way that you can't look at the civil rights movement without considering the work of both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. This engaging, emotional love story is a must-read!
Thanks to Donna Hill, Entangled Publishing, and NetGalley for the digital ARC to read and enjoy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.