thedailydiva's reviews
807 reviews

Cappadonna by Jahquel J.

challenging dark emotional funny sad tense 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

4.0

Yep! I’m all in. I was looking forward to Cappadonna’s story and to return to the Delgato saga. These are getting better, or I’m more in love with them. Either way, I’m in!! 

Capone III by Jahquel J.

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

What the hell?!?! She waited til the last book to rip my heart out. This was the book I’d hoped for this whole series. It was good until this book. This book was damn near perfect!! If this was one whole novel it’d have been a five star read, with this book as its third act!!! Best one yet!! Looking forward to Cappadonna!!!

Jackal by Erin E. Adams

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

This book was a slow burn… I enjoyed it, but there were pacing issues for me. Thematically, the story was very appealing. Our horror is everyday life. 

Capone II by Jahquel J.

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

Capone by Jahquel J.

fast-paced

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

3.5

Messy, but good. Easy read. Guess I like messy. 

Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Wonderfully sweet with a good heartbeat at its core. Easy read that made me want to come back and see how it ended. Loved the MCs! 

Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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

3.5

Difficult to review. 

Enjoyed the story; concept but not its execution. It dragged for me and the MC was a tough sale. 

Some really good atmospheric writing and I appreciated the tone set in this rural Texas world. All of that was believable and captivating. I also appreciated the Author and Character’s deep respect and love for Texas, for home. 

This book just didn’t grab me. Uncertain if I want to dedicate time to the sequel. 

Losin Control: Half on a baby or two by Ladii Nesha

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Losin' Control by Ladii Nesha

dark emotional funny lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Never read such a story. In my new ventures into Black Urban Romance, this might be the most tolerable, writing wise. Some stories go so far into the dialect and culture of this side of Black life that it becomes unreadable for me. This book perfectly walked that line. 

I was a lil worried about Czar, but he had a wonderful character arc; I do love a good wounded hero. The romance between the couple was beautiful and raw and messy. I enjoyed this. 

My only issue, this story was too long. Adding in further elements of ‘messy’! I could have done with one less element. I will read more from this author.

Stone Deep by Tess Oliver, Anna Hart

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

1.5

Meh. Harder story to get into. Meh.