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Rise and Divine by Lana Harper
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
The romance aspect isn't very deep or strong, but I did truly enjoy the book.
Broken Beyond Repair by Emily Banting
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
The Lunatics: Volume One by Navessa Allen
adventurous
dark
4.0
WHAT IN THE CLIFFHANGER HELL IS THIS!?
Do You Take This Man by Denise Williams
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Both of these characters are cold and prickly at first, but they really work together. This isn't my favorite Denise Williams book but its still solid.
All the Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit of Dreams as Radical Resistance by EbonyJanice Moore
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Notes taken during the read:
"we are being known for our resistance and not for our living."
"we shouldn't have to create our own everything in order to experience equity."
Black women are often not allowed to be soft and are instead forced to be strongblackwoman even to their own detriment. however, there can be strength in being soft. "Our softness does not negate our strength whatsoever."
"surrendering shame is revolutionary"
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare."
"the fact of the matter is, some folk don't hear you until you cuss."
Thoughts on the supremacist and patriarchal view that the only studying and knowlege that "counts" are those that happen within the walls of a classroom or space that white patriarchy deems credible. This discounts all the time, energy, labor that women have historically put in outside of the classroom sharing knowledge, having discussions, and creating their own knowledge.
Citation is political. cite the source and cite the spark. (basic practice in being a good ally)
do not undervalue their contribution to your knowledge.
"we are being known for our resistance and not for our living."
"we shouldn't have to create our own everything in order to experience equity."
Black women are often not allowed to be soft and are instead forced to be strongblackwoman even to their own detriment. however, there can be strength in being soft. "Our softness does not negate our strength whatsoever."
"surrendering shame is revolutionary"
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare."
"the fact of the matter is, some folk don't hear you until you cuss."
Thoughts on the supremacist and patriarchal view that the only studying and knowlege that "counts" are those that happen within the walls of a classroom or space that white patriarchy deems credible. This discounts all the time, energy, labor that women have historically put in outside of the classroom sharing knowledge, having discussions, and creating their own knowledge.
Citation is political. cite the source and cite the spark. (basic practice in being a good ally)
do not undervalue their contribution to your knowledge.
Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
I mean, it was fine....
The View from the Top by Rachel Lacey
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Took me a bit to lock into the writing style of the book. For some reason, the dialogue wasn't flowing for more at first, but I ended up really enjoying it!
Mr. Wicked by Marni Mann
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
I hated the MMC for the first chunk of this book and almost DNF'ed but then he told her to hold onto the headboard and my feminism and critical thinking skills went out the window.
Collided by Lauren Asher
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
I needed like 200 less pages of this book. I honestly got so bored.