A review by asialoren
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

5.0

 I love this book… I finished in early February and still find myself thinking about it. First, I admire how Kennedy Ryan wrote our main characters, Yasmen and Josiah. These are two successful, positive black characters. This is the first time I am reading a book with black characters who do not have baby-mama/daddy drama, no drug use or selling of drugs, no hood story, etc. (or maybe I need to work on my selection of black stories) but this was a book featuring a black woman and black man, divorced after suffering some traumatic events, peacefully working together by coparenting their children and leading a successful business. I really admire these characters. I also liked the take on mental health and discussing the stigma of black people seeking therapy and encouraging their children to do the same. I was taking notes from Yasmen’s therapy sessions!

Romance: I was ready for these two to get back together. Like all the supporting characters, I knew they were still in love with each other… just waiting for them to finally see it and act on it! There is spice. (I can't speak to it because I usually just skip through those parts). I felt somewhat bad for Vashti and Mark (who never stood a chance) because even Vashti could tell they are soul mates.

 I highly, highly recommend this book! I plan to read it again in the future and am looking forward to receiving This Could Be Us tomorrow! Hope it’s just as good!
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