A review by passionyoungwrites
Rebel by Beverly Jenkins

adventurous informative lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Now I enjoy historical fiction, but this historical romance is on an entirely different level. Honestly, the author knows how to write strong, protective, and determined Black men and that I can appreciate. 

Though, Valinda was able to see love first hand from the LeVeq family, desire it, and eventually she was able to have the love she never knew.  I just couldn’t understand how her father, and possibly many fathers at that time - felt the need to dictate who she married (and for a price).