I loved this book. The way it was written and the trials and tribulations that the characters experienced. This book had me in a chokehold! I loved learning about the history and how the author told the story of Jamaica and the culture. What I enjoyed about the characters were how Eleanor, the mother, toldContinue reading “Black Cake”
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The Vanishing Half
If you’re looking for a big ending, don’t expect it with this book. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett was decent, but I think how it ended is what makes everyone, including myself feel like… eh. I’d give this book three stars, and that’s honestly because the ending just felt disappointing. The Vignes twins, DesireeContinue reading “The Vanishing Half”
Love Radio
Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle was light-hearted and funny. Even though Prince could give everyone else advice, when it came to Dani, he was stuck like a deer in headlights! Dani challenged Prince to take her on three dates, and within those three dates she “should’ve” fallen in love with him. I appreciated that EbonyContinue reading “Love Radio”
The Hate U Give
So… I usually am not one to watch the movie before reading the book and I promise you I wouldn’t have done so, but I remembered I saw the movie while reading and I was very upset with myself. It’s just not something I do so I felt like I failed at life (yes I’mContinue reading “The Hate U Give”
We’re Going to Need More Wine; First Thoughts Fiction
If you weren’t already in love with Gabrielle Union-Wade now, you’re going to love her more because of her book We’re Going to Need More Wine. She’s witty, funny, personable, and just down right the shit. It’s funny how we read a book, or watch a movie and we think that gives us someContinue reading “We’re Going to Need More Wine; First Thoughts Fiction”
Well-Read Black Girl
Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim literally gave me all the feels. I first caught interest in reading this book on her Instagram @wellreadblackgirl. Here she posts anything and everything related to literature and incorporates all of the #blackgirlmagic. So I literally don’t even know what to say to continue because this book wasContinue reading “Well-Read Black Girl”
Room; First Thoughts Fiction
Here it is yall… my next review for my #firstthoughtsfiction segement. I know it’s been a minute. So, I’ve never been the type to read a book before watching the movie… and the book Room by Emma Donoghue wasn’t the exception to the rule. I enjoyed the book, as well as the movie (it’s onContinue reading “Room; First Thoughts Fiction”
the Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes; First Thoughts Fiction
the Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain is a book that has twists and turns every chapter. In short, this book is about survival, secrets, love and lies. The main character CeeCee Wilkes grows from being a naive, gullible, and care free teen and transforms to a woman who depends on the relationshipsContinue reading “the Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes; First Thoughts Fiction”
Little Bee; First Thoughts Fiction
Little Bee by Chris Cleave took me forever to read simply because life got in the way. I had to start it over three times; with the third time being the final charm (pun intended). Little Bee was about a young Nigerian refugee woman (Little Bee) who was released from her detention center and travels milesContinue reading “Little Bee; First Thoughts Fiction”
a stolen life; My Thoughts Memoir.
a stolen life by Jaycee Dugard was suggested to me by a co-worker. She gave me a list of books to read that she deemed as ‘deep’ and ‘heart-wrenching’ so I gave it a chance. Reading the back of the book (fun fact: also known as the blurb) caught my eye. For anyone who hasn’t yetContinue reading “a stolen life; My Thoughts Memoir.”
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