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44 reviews
My Soul to Keep by Kennedy Ryan
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
Beverly Jenkins does a wonderful job weaving in history with romance fiction and this book just encapsulated so much what I love about the romance genre: that wistful feeling you get when you see the protagonist finally admit their feelings, the rush of all the other scenes that follow, etc. An amazing read that I’m sure I’ll be revisiting
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
(Disclaimer: I was sent this book from Penguin Random House following an article I’d published)
I loved that this was a Black historical romance centered on Black history. I also enjoyed how the book touched on respectability politics and the hardship that comes with growing up and making your own decisions. There was very little risqué scenes but palpable romance all throughout and it was full of tender moments that will make you smile. I will say the chapters felt a little choppy and I didn’t understand the need for having each chapter be from a different characters’ perspective since the whole book was in third person. The pacing sort of dulls at some points but it’s 100% a book worth reading in my opinion.
I loved that this was a Black historical romance centered on Black history. I also enjoyed how the book touched on respectability politics and the hardship that comes with growing up and making your own decisions. There was very little risqué scenes but palpable romance all throughout and it was full of tender moments that will make you smile. I will say the chapters felt a little choppy and I didn’t understand the need for having each chapter be from a different characters’ perspective since the whole book was in third person. The pacing sort of dulls at some points but it’s 100% a book worth reading in my opinion.
When You Are Mine by Kennedy Ryan
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
Not a huge fan of love triangles but will be trying her other books!
Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Pregnancy