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From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

emotional hopeful informative inspiring

4.0

This was a quick,easy, and sweet read. The only thing I would change is how Zoe talked to her mom.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

I couldn't finish this book because Alicia painted her husband Gabriel on the cross. She put her husband in the place of God. Plus, too much cuss words and sexual acts for me. 

Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham

hopeful inspiring lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book! I enjoyed the relationship Izzy has with her cousins. The lesson I got from this book is that you can be your authentic self, the person who God made you to be! 

Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma

hopeful informative inspiring reflective

5.0

Such a good book! I love how Haben overcame a lot of obstacles. She didn’t give up. She persevered!  She is fearless and brave! She is an inspiring person who doesn’t let her disability define what she can do. 

Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston

adventurous inspiring mysterious

• 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

This author is such a gifted writer. I really enjoyed this book. I like how the author build this world. I like how Amari grows throughout this book. The characters and the details and just the thought that the author put behind this book, is amazing!!!
Quote “ And fear can far too easily become hatred ”.
I am looking forward to the next book!

*There is a brief mention of mediums and tarot cards. *

The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson

3.0

This book was ok. I wouldn’t categorize this book as Christian fiction. The romance wasn’t really there between Jett and Cassie. I did like how the book focused on fostering and adopting kids.

All the Days Past, All the Days to Come by Mildred D. Taylor

5.0

I like how the book covers all the things black people endured in the past and where we are now.

The Gold Cadillac by Mildred D. Taylor

5.0

The Road to Memphis by Mildred D. Taylor

emotional informative sad

5.0

I love Mildred Taylor’s writing style. There is so much depth within the plot and with the characters. 

Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred D. Taylor

5.0