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Vivid by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book is a cornerstone to the Beverly Jenkins historical romance universe. It’s informative with a lot of history on all Black towns founded by newly freed or escaped slaves. History in female Black physicians. There is plenty supporting cast that readers can enjoy as well. There are heavy themes throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, and War
Minor: Racism
Discusss war time PTSD and PTSD nightmares
Something Like Love by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A favorite of mine. Beverly Jenkins second debut novel “Indigo” introduces audiences to characters who get their own stories; all before the civil war.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Sexual harassment
A Chance at Love by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
funny
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Always and Forever by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
FMC is so Capricorn coded.
What's A Girl Gotta Do To Get On The Naughty List? by Kimberly Lemming
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Super cute holiday read. Krampus is our FMC’s holiday BAE. 10/10 recommend if you are in a reading slump- or need a quick cute smutty novel.
Topaz by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Beverly Jenkins tells the story of The Black Seminoles, and Black towns enveloped out west. We follow Kate who is used by her dad to settle a debt with Dix. We follow the newly weds in this marriage of convenience story. There is a diverse cast of characters that provide so much comedic relief. This book is a good time.