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Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Take It Back by Kia Abdullah
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Mixed Connection by Nicole Devonne
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This romance had a few things I love and few I didn’t.
Don’t let the cover fool you - this is spicy!
Don’t let the cover fool you - this is spicy!
Book themed bar >>>
Men with animals >>>
Dicktionary >>>
Fire playlist >>>
Great friendships >>>
Great friendships >>>
Overall, it was a good story. I loved the dual POV, the banter, and the friendships. I liked the background stories of the main characters and the way that they reconnected. I didn’t love some of the nicknames and the pacing felt off to me a bit in certain places. I never felt fully invested in the romance. The spice level was good and flowed with the story. I appreciated the content advisory, the dicktionary and the playlist. These were nice additions to the book. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds
4.0
This was such a beautiful story! This is my first book by this author but I will definitely read another. It tackles an uncomfortable situation wonderfully. It’s still awkward but very true to life. I loved the voices of the teens. They seemed like real, relatable teenagers and each of the characters added something to the story. I also loved the structure of the story, it was different but added another layer to the storytelling. Perfect for adults and teens.