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A review by fngirlactivated
Belle by Beverly Jenkins
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Very cute YA historical romance book.
I can really tell Beverly does her research to make the historical setting feel true to life, it does feel like im just reading the POV of real person from that time.
I enjoy Belle’s journey, seeing her grow into her own & I love the natural pace of this book. There isn’t a rush to have the couple perfectly married off & together at the end, their ending makes sense for the story.
One major qualm is the antagonist to their love story is written so one-dimensional & typical YA obvious mean girl that just made me roll my eyes every time she was in a scene. This would be a strong 4.5/5 if wasn't such a flat character.
This is overall a good YA black historical romance that I would recommend for teens & think adults can still enjoy something out of it too.
I can really tell Beverly does her research to make the historical setting feel true to life, it does feel like im just reading the POV of real person from that time.
I enjoy Belle’s journey, seeing her grow into her own & I love the natural pace of this book. There isn’t a rush to have the couple perfectly married off & together at the end, their ending makes sense for the story.
One major qualm is the antagonist to their love story is written so one-dimensional & typical YA obvious mean girl that just made me roll my eyes every time she was in a scene. This would be a strong 4.5/5 if wasn't such a flat character.
This is overall a good YA black historical romance that I would recommend for teens & think adults can still enjoy something out of it too.