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140 reviews

I've Been Meaning to Tell You: A Letter to My Daughter by David Chariandy

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.5

The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah

dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is a classic!

I read this book in my early teens and I note it as one of the books that made me fall in love with reading.

It was very fun rereading this book as an adult, remembering parts of the books that shocked me as teen and going on this intense journey with Winter. I look forward to reading the A Deeper Love Inside and  Life After Death!

Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It by Charlamagne Tha God

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I was honestly surprised how much I enjoyed this book. One of my top favs!

What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer by Novella Carpenter

informative medium-paced

5.0

A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown

dark emotional slow-paced

5.0

We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True by Gabrielle Union

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

I love reading autobiography books that makes you feel like you’re having a conversation with a friend. This book was like that for me!

The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

dark informative slow-paced

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

4.75

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult

dark medium-paced

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

5.0