Special thanks to the author, @berkleypub & @hearourvoicestours for my gifted copy‼️

Yet again this was historical 👏🏽 fiction 👏🏽 at its finest‼️ Victoria Christopher Murray is a phenomenal writer and Harlem Rhapsody outlines just how amazing her writing is because this was absolute perfection. She wrote this story so well that if I didn’t know it was part fiction dabbled with true historical events I would’ve believed EVERY single word. Because some of the encounters . . . if only I could’ve been there lol. 

Harlem Rhapsody introduces readers to Jessie Redmon Fauset literary editor, writer, and poet at the epicenter of the Harlem Renaissance who is often referred to as the midwife of the literary movement. I felt the entire book was evenly balanced with Jessie’s achievements, her relationship with W.E.B., all of the things she accomplished with The Crisis, the Brownie’s book, and her ability to discover, uplift, and inspire some of the best literary writers known to date.

Now I know you guys have probably heard the book is tea and let me just say it is‼️ However, in my opinion the affair doesn’t overshadow Jessie’s legacy nor the great work she was able to accomplish alongside W.E.B. Du Bois. It really added a little depth and edge to the story allowing Murray to highlight some important historical figures while also filling in the what-ifs. That’s really what made it more entertaining for me because what if all of this did happen.

Overall, the book is amazing and yes you should read it. Aside from the drama and tension there is so much to learn. The characters were so well-developed and memorable maman, Mrs.Ovington . . . and Georgia oh Miss Georgia IYKYK. Now, if you can’t see past the affair and enjoy the book for what it is then it may not be for you. Otherwise you’re in for a treat.