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Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, or My Life As a Fabulous Ronette by Ronnie Spector

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I've been waiting to get my hands on this book for some time now and it didn't disappoint. Ronnie had a life full of the highest highs and unfortunately the lowest of lows. She was extremely honest and forthcoming in this book. She released everything on these pages. This memoir was very well written and her story reels you in instantly. This is a story of resilience and second, third and even fourth chances. I'm glad she found her peace and happiness. RIP Ronnie, the bad girl of rock n' roll.

Unbreak My Heart by Toni Braxton

sad slow-paced

3.75

Compared to other autobiographies this one is ok. I felt like there was still so much missing. But I understand keeping some things private and in house. I learned some things because I can't really say I'm a Toni Braxton fan per se but I like some of her songs, so it was nice getting to learn about her. Her mommy see.s like the worst of the worst and I can see why her daddy stepped out on her. She is a mean spirited, insufferable "christian". Also Toni just seems so naive. Maybe its her Libra and her being very  non-confrontational, but she just let ppl put her into bad situations. And she feels as tho nobody looked out for her but she wasn't even looking out for her. You can't expect more from other ppl than you do ypurself.

Ronnie and Clyde: A Gang Love Story by Jade Jones

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Story started off too slow for my liking and I contemplated DNF'ing the book. But it did pick up drastically towards the end. And I liked the turn it took. Because it was also a little predictable. Would I read part 2? Yes. Could it have all been 1 book? YES! because this book was way too short for it to be broken up into sequels. I wish y'all would stop with the cheap money grabs and just put out 1 full book.

Bobby Womack: My Autobiography - Midnight Mover by Bobby Womack

emotional funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

This was a solid autobiography. This man had one heck of a life. I learned so many knew things about him and this book also cleared up a lot of untruths and misconceptions about him and his life. I've said for years he needed a movie about his life and reading this made me believe it even more. I would definitely recommend this book.

When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson-Brown

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I'm not a synopsis reader so idk which direction this book was going to go. I am so happy I found this book. It is so very well written. I loved Opal and granny. Honestly, I loved the entire Pruitt family. And they loved each other. It was beautiful. I also liked Mrs. Peggy and Ms. Corrine. Now I will say I teetered between liking and disliking Jimmy Earl. He seemed like a good person and although in some situations he would stand up for Opal there were other times I felt like he let things linger a little too long when he could've said something. But now Jimmy Earl's paternal family...they were the absolute worst! Didn't like them! I felt immersed in this story. I was happy at times, laughed at moments, was sad in others, was shocked by some and teared up during other moments. Rarely if ever do I cry while reading a book but I was so hurt and angry during a scene in this book. I had to put the book down and hug my husband bc I just needed some of his energy. I loved this book. I would definitely recommend it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Medical content, and Death

Bound by Your Love by C. Monet

slow-paced

3.75

I believe this is my first time reading a book by this author but I'm not certain bc there are a lot of authors now who have the name "Monet" somewhere in their name. But I liked this story. It kinda leaned into the trope of good girl falls for bad guy except Keith really wasn't a bad guy. Unfortunately he was a victim of circumstance. Now Nyree is as sweet as pie. She has a huge, caring heart but is in my opinion a tad bit naive. She's forced to kinda go with the flow and appease her parents, mainly her overbearing, controlling, narcissistic mother but she finds her voice and the story goes from there. At first I didn't think I was going to like the book and considered DNF'ing the book but I honestly didn't want to find another book to read in that moment so I stuck with it. To me it kinda started off slow and was a little lackluster but it picked up. It was a decent read. I would rate it 3.75 stars. And I'm not sure if I would recommend it to anyone bc it was just ok TO ME...if you think otherwise awesome. But this is my review and how I feel. 

She From The Gutta by BriAnn Danae

dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Loved the characters and the story. It kept me on my toes. Lots of twist and turns. Harper's mama irked my nerves though. Going find apart 2 now!

I Just Killed My Ex by Zaii

mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

This book is the best kind of chaos. The storyline was storylining! This book had all sorts of twist and turns. I was like "WHAT! OMG!!!!" You know the saying "the grass is always greener on the other side"? Well I was told by a nice older gentleman, a plumber, that " the grass is always greener by the septic tank" and Dinah happily chose to play in the sewage. This story is giving suspense thriller. I loved every bit of it. It was written very well. And also this is a new to me author and it will not be my last bc I am very, very impressed. This story was very different and refreshing. And can I get a Kota please? In a size medium large. 😂

Attractions & Distractions: Freshman Year by Alexandra Warren

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I thought this book was really good. It's a lighthearted, quick, cute read. Loved all of the characters which is rare. Because I'm sure to dislike someone. The storyline to me was universal. If it wasn't something we experienced we know somebody who has.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fund$ by BriAnn Danae

emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

5.0

Idk how I missed this book but whew chile...the story was story-ing! I could've never guessed the twist and turns in this book if I wanted to. This story is so well thought out, so well written and put together. I loved the characters, their stories and their overall progression through life. Well, all except a few that I won't name bc you'd just need to read it yourself and see who. I definitely would recommend this book. Its fast paced but doesn't feel rushed.