A review by ellareads2
A Little Kissing Between Friends by Chencia C. Higgins

emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I love this book for the representation and the fact that it exists but I think this one left me hoping for a little more in Chencia Higgins second traditionally published book. My main issues are 1) I thought the ending is rushed. Within most romances, I think readers have the expectation that the two MCs will end up together but it's just a matter of when and how. I accepted this, but the lack of communication/miscommunication between Cyndi and Jucee I felt went too long. It got to the point where I was genuinely frustrated with the way they were acting. Obviously this means Higgins wrote very believable characters by getting such a strong emotional reaction from a reader, so this could also be viewed as a plus. (2) To add to this, some scenes/dynamics just felt very cringe and possibly unrealistic but who knows, I haven't lived lives like Cyndi and Jucee lol. I would say I liked the characters and cared about what happened to them, but it definitely started to dwindle by the end. This book did not sweep me off my feet as much as D'Vaughn and Kris, but I'd still highly recommend it to anyone looking for Black queer contemporary romance!!
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