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A review by giulsfloris
Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
Thank you NetGalley for this book. Love Radio was enjoyable and the love story I needed to read!
I liked the characters and the fact that I didn’t have to focus too much on the plot since it was kept simple and relatable. This lighthearted story about falling in love as a black teenager made me understand how important it is for black love to be
well-portrayed, especially because I don’t always get to see it and read about it.
Being a white woman in her late-twenties, I feel like this story wasn’t necessarily meant for me, but I liked it nonetheless. The only thing that made it harder for me was the fact that English isn’t my first language (I’m from Italy) and many dialogues threw me off sometimes. I believe AAVE was used and although I found it perfectly on point, it made it difficult for me to focus on the story, especially when someone said “whaaaat?”.
Being a survivor, I liked how Dani focused on her recovery and on being better mentally before starting a new relationship. I also liked the fact that getting psychological support wasn’t stigmatized.
I liked the characters and the fact that I didn’t have to focus too much on the plot since it was kept simple and relatable. This lighthearted story about falling in love as a black teenager made me understand how important it is for black love to be
well-portrayed, especially because I don’t always get to see it and read about it.
Being a white woman in her late-twenties, I feel like this story wasn’t necessarily meant for me, but I liked it nonetheless. The only thing that made it harder for me was the fact that English isn’t my first language (I’m from Italy) and many dialogues threw me off sometimes. I believe AAVE was used and although I found it perfectly on point, it made it difficult for me to focus on the story, especially when someone said “whaaaat?”.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault