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A review by laileanah
Stepping to a New Day by Beverly Jenkins
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
This is a bit formulaic but no less sweet. I love how Henry Adam's is growing and changing.
While I love these novels, they are heavy on Respectability Politics, strong xtian theme that doesn't look at the inherent violence built into the religion or that it functions as the handmaiden tp white supremacy, a bit fat phobic and a bit homophobic, though a gay character is added in the 8th installment of the series.
The charm of this wholesome town is perfect in so many ways. I'd move there and see Ms. Bernadine about helping the town be less of all the above. 🥰
While I love these novels, they are heavy on Respectability Politics, strong xtian theme that doesn't look at the inherent violence built into the religion or that it functions as the handmaiden tp white supremacy, a bit fat phobic and a bit homophobic, though a gay character is added in the 8th installment of the series.
The charm of this wholesome town is perfect in so many ways. I'd move there and see Ms. Bernadine about helping the town be less of all the above. 🥰