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A review by yourbookishbff
Destiny's Surrender by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
hopeful
sad
tense
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
4.0
All hail Billie! There were a few moments where I wanted Drew to bloody his knees begging for her forgiveness, but he gets it together by the end and their happily ever after feels right. So appreciate Jenkins' commitment to showing sex work for Black women during this period - she's unflinching in her portrayal of Billie, her pride and resilience, as well as the harm she's experienced. It's a stand-out premise for HR, because so often when we see sex work on page it's still in a more privileged context (typically white courtesans).
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship