naturallydeanna's reviews
360 reviews

funny 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

4.5

I love black fiction that discusses race but does it in a nuanced, storytelling way. Also, a taste of drama too in a hilarious way made me not put this book down. Definitely one of my favorite fiction books I've read in 2023.

Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser

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challenging fast-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

I loved this graphic novel so much. Nothing I love more than seeing black women's friendship!

Rabbits by Terry Miles

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was an adventure for sure, it didn't make sense yet it made sense at the same time. I did enjoy this very much just was a little perplexed with the ending, but I think it was supposed to be that way. Overall, I really liked this!

Strange Loops by Liz Harmer

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dark tense slow-paced

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

4.0

This covers dark subjects, and I appreciated the shorter length. This was a good, quick drama that I liked even though the subject matter was a little sick. If you liked My Dark Vanessa, I recommend this.

40-Love by Olivia Dade

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

I really love Olivia Dade's writing and her fat representation. So it was amazing to see that she had wrote a tennis book (I'm a tennis freak over here). I loved the representation, and the discussion of pains and injuries that people are dealing with that we do not see. I loved this so much, the sex scenes and chemistry were great!

Jackal by Erin E. Adams

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book stressed me out in the best and worst way possible. I loved this yet hated it at the same time, because it's a critique of how the police do not care when black girls go missing. Overall this is an awesome yet gorey book.

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

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adventurous tense slow-paced