I waited a while to share my thoughts about this book. I didn’t want to bash it, especially during Black History Month. But, here we are! The long rundown: Cherish and Farrah have a codependent, toxic friendship. Farrah’s parents hit hard times and lost their jobs and their home. To not disrupt Farrah’s life and… Read More Cherish Farrah
This was one book I couldn’t put down. I knew this book would give me allllll the feels. And it did. The really quick rundown: Jacob writes his gay son, letters while on his deathbed. That’s it! Now, you’re probably wondering how does a book of letters make a good book. Simple! This story of… Read More Don’t Cry for Me
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson will be officially released 01 February. The quick rundown: Benny and Byron haven’t spoken in years. The estranged siblings reconnect after their mother passes away. Together, they find out they didn’t know their mother as well as they thought! Mom leaves a letter and audio instructions for them, AND the… Read More Black Cake
I didn’t quite know what we readers would be getting here, but let me tell you! This book gave what it was supposed to give! Michelle is honest without telling all her and her folks’ business, while doing her part to advocate for mental health awareness. Checking In pleasantly surprised me. Ms. Williams was a… Read More Checking In
This book is a cute romance that is just in time for the summer. The quick rundown: Toni and Seb were best friends growing up. They shared a love of music and a turbulent home life. The two plan to take over the world musically, until Seb ups and leaves Toni behind. Not a text,… Read More The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes
First of all, this cover. This cover grabbed me and made me want to learn more! After I read an excerpt, I was all in. Thankfully, I was granted an ARC from NetGalley to read and provide y’all my honest review about this debut novel. Wild Women and the Blues is an enchanting read that… Read More Wild Women and the Blues
If you’re like me, you’ve waited 85 years for this book. Well, not 85 years, but you get the point. Well, here we are. The quick rundown: Winter is prepping to start her new life after her prison stint and get back on her throne, when she is shot. While in a coma, there is… Read More Life After Death
If you’re looking for a messy read, look no further than Shelly Ellis’s latest, The Three Mrs. Greys! Once I started reading, it was difficult as hell to stop. I had to know what was going to happen in this suspenseful tale, where almost all of the characters are not who they seem to be.… Read More The Three Mrs. Greys
Our girl ReShonda Tate Billingsley is back with a new book due out soon. This book takes readers on a wild ride of deception, secret affairs, and murder. The quick rundown: The Lovejoys are a successful power couple on the brink of divorce. They think they’ve seen the worst of their marriage until they are… Read More A Little Bit of Karma
First of all, I do not like short stories. Second of all, this book changed my mind. Enter The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw. The quick rundown: This collection of short stories is about the lives of black women, their desires, and the church. What these women want to do, be, and… Read More The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
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