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Sometimes I Trip On How Happy We Could Be by Nichole Perkins
slow-paced
1.0
Basically a sex journal with no structure and no point.
I knew this was getting one star when the author said "Are reparations in white boys' mouths? I wouldn't say yes, but I wouldn't say no either."
Girl WTH??? No. It's a no for me.
To equate reparations that are rightfully deserved from centuries of enslavement and racism to receiving oral sex from a white man is disgusting.
Will never read anything from this author again.
I knew this was getting one star when the author said "Are reparations in white boys' mouths? I wouldn't say yes, but I wouldn't say no either."
Girl WTH??? No. It's a no for me.
To equate reparations that are rightfully deserved from centuries of enslavement and racism to receiving oral sex from a white man is disgusting.
Will never read anything from this author again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content
The Year I Flew Away by Marie Arnold
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
5.0
This was a lovable modern fairytale with a cast of diverse and memorable characters.
I loved everything about this book and the message it teaches, definitely would recommend!
I may be biased as a lover of fairytales, but this was super cute!
I loved everything about this book and the message it teaches, definitely would recommend!
I may be biased as a lover of fairytales, but this was super cute!
The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
This was an very enjoyable quick read!
All the characters are well written and fully fleshed out. I was invested in the story line and seeing how the mini suspense played out.
Even with all their flaws, I enjoyed each character and rooted for them all.
All the characters are well written and fully fleshed out. I was invested in the story line and seeing how the mini suspense played out.
Even with all their flaws, I enjoyed each character and rooted for them all.
Nightmare Island by Shakirah Bourne
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really enjoyed this one but the ending and lore kind of let me down.
The story line and build up were great, but the actual reveal and lore confused me greatly.
I was hoping that at the end it would all come together for me and I would have this moment where everything clicked, unfortunately that didn't happen.
I think that if me reading this as an adult was confused then the actual age range audience for this book would probably be even more confused than me.
The story line and build up were great, but the actual reveal and lore confused me greatly.
I was hoping that at the end it would all come together for me and I would have this moment where everything clicked, unfortunately that didn't happen.
I think that if me reading this as an adult was confused then the actual age range audience for this book would probably be even more confused than me.
Silent Winds, Dry Seas by Vinod Busjeet
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I didn't dislike this book but I also didn't like it. It reads very much like a memoir but it's not a memoir.
I wish it was written less like a memoir and more like just regular literary fiction in chronological order. I think not making it chronological brought the overall storyline down for me.
Personally, I was very engaged until chapter 15 which is where I believe the timelines start to go all willy-nilly and I lost my interest after that.
I also did not care for the main character, I was not particularly interested or invested in his story and I don't think there was any character growth.
Like I said not terrible but not great, took me forever to finish especially after chapter 15.
I wish it was written less like a memoir and more like just regular literary fiction in chronological order. I think not making it chronological brought the overall storyline down for me.
Personally, I was very engaged until chapter 15 which is where I believe the timelines start to go all willy-nilly and I lost my interest after that.
I also did not care for the main character, I was not particularly interested or invested in his story and I don't think there was any character growth.
Like I said not terrible but not great, took me forever to finish especially after chapter 15.
The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom: Build Wealth, Retire Early, and Live the Life of Your Dreams by Paris Woods
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This was a great financial self help book that covered many different topics.
A lot was information that I think of as common knowledge but it's helpful to have it all in one book.
While this didn't "change my life" it definitely gave me the much needed push to get my financials in order asap!
A lot was information that I think of as common knowledge but it's helpful to have it all in one book.
While this didn't "change my life" it definitely gave me the much needed push to get my financials in order asap!
The After Party by A.C. Arthur
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It took a really long time to finish this one and I think it was because it wasn't a book I would normally read.
I don't think it's a bad book but I do wish it focused less on the "romance" and erotica and that it was more wholesome.
My sister described this as an "urban cozy mystery" and I think if I had that mind set going into reading this I would have enjoyed it more.
I don't think it's a bad book but I do wish it focused less on the "romance" and erotica and that it was more wholesome.
My sister described this as an "urban cozy mystery" and I think if I had that mind set going into reading this I would have enjoyed it more.
The Wishing Pool and Other Stories by Tananarive Due
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love everything about this collection. This was my first Tananarive Due book and I cannot wait to read more soon.
I enjoyed every story in this collection and all the characters, and worlds.
I enjoyed every story in this collection and all the characters, and worlds.
Figure It Out, Henri Weldon by Tanita S. Davis
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-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 love the characters in the book. Every single person introduced was very well fleshed out and very realistic.
I like how no one is perfect and they all feel very real and relatable.
I love the plot as well, my only issue is that the ending was a bit abrupt. I had no inclination that the ending was near and I was very confused when it stopped. I wish the ending could have been fleshed out more and felt less abrupt as nothing seemed to actually be resolved. Other than that I enjoyed this book and all it's diverse characters!
I like how no one is perfect and they all feel very real and relatable.
I love the plot as well, my only issue is that the ending was a bit abrupt. I had no inclination that the ending was near and I was very confused when it stopped. I wish the ending could have been fleshed out more and felt less abrupt as nothing seemed to actually be resolved. Other than that I enjoyed this book and all it's diverse characters!
Dreamer by MultiMind
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I so badly wanted to love this little novella but it just didn't come together.
The plot was super slow with a lot of characters, dialogue, and situations that were unnecessary and added nothing to the book. A lot of fluff and filler and not enough substance.
I wish this book was more fleshed out because I think the concept is really interesting but this feels, dare I say, very much like a juvenile writing assignment that was done to fulfill a homework grade. 😬😬
The plot was super slow with a lot of characters, dialogue, and situations that were unnecessary and added nothing to the book. A lot of fluff and filler and not enough substance.
I wish this book was more fleshed out because I think the concept is really interesting but this feels, dare I say, very much like a juvenile writing assignment that was done to fulfill a homework grade. 😬😬