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A review by chakgilbert
Church Girl by Naima Simone
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
For the most part I enjoyed this book. Aaliyah is a pastors kid who runs away from her wedding and heads to Chicago with her cousin. She starts school and finds a job as a nanny. Von is a tattoo artist with a child and a rocky relationship with his ex-wife.
The relationship between Aaliyah and Von is paced pretty well for most of the book. However, the ending felt rushed. The last 40-50 pages crammed resolution, 3rd act miscommunication, and declaration into it. I feel we got to see some growth in Aaliyah but Von’s seemed to happen suddenly.
Besides the flaws, this was a quick and easy read. A good palate cleanser romance and something to enjoy on a rainy weekend.
The relationship between Aaliyah and Von is paced pretty well for most of the book. However, the ending felt rushed. The last 40-50 pages crammed resolution, 3rd act miscommunication, and declaration into it. I feel we got to see some growth in Aaliyah but Von’s seemed to happen suddenly.
Besides the flaws, this was a quick and easy read. A good palate cleanser romance and something to enjoy on a rainy weekend.