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A review by emdoc1
Between Friends & Lovers by Shirlene Obuobi
emotional
informative
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
I loved this book, I quickly found myself rooting for the characters and until near the end I wasn't quite sure what way the story was going to go!
I'm really glad that Josephine grew and developed as the story went on, setting her boundaries but changing them when she needed to and felt able to!
Malcom, is a little bit of all of us I think with his imposter syndrome but being the purest soul, I loved him from the beginning and was instantly rooting for him to take control of his wonderful novel and writing abilities.
The pacing of this book was slow in a way that suited the story, it didn't feel rushed and I appreciated reading a romance with no miscommunication within it, although there are points when you think it may be, it is resolved and dealt with in a very realistic way.
This book discusses themes of mental health, racial and women's issues but in a way that makes it feel light-hearted and true, while not glossing over these issues in the slightest.
I'm really glad that Josephine grew and developed as the story went on, setting her boundaries but changing them when she needed to and felt able to!
Malcom, is a little bit of all of us I think with his imposter syndrome but being the purest soul, I loved him from the beginning and was instantly rooting for him to take control of his wonderful novel and writing abilities.
The pacing of this book was slow in a way that suited the story, it didn't feel rushed and I appreciated reading a romance with no miscommunication within it, although there are points when you think it may be, it is resolved and dealt with in a very realistic way.
This book discusses themes of mental health, racial and women's issues but in a way that makes it feel light-hearted and true, while not glossing over these issues in the slightest.