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51 reviews
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Great read! But the ending just left me like… 🧍🏾
Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
To be honest, I have such high hopes for this book. It started off so strong. But then from the middle of the book to the end, I was confused. It was about everything and I really couldn’t understand the plot. I didn’t know what was the premise or the main point of this book. The book was all over the place.
Even finishing it, I don’t even see why the name of the book was Blessings. It was not a full circle moment for me.
Even finishing it, I don’t even see why the name of the book was Blessings. It was not a full circle moment for me.
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
This book was intense.. Like super intense.
I started off reading it physically, but then I had to move to Immersive reading which is both audible and physical reading combined. I realized I should have just done Audible from the jump.
Anyway, this book was different from any book I've ever read. This book was very dense and jammed pack with a bunch of action. (probably why I struggled)
Imagine, Hunger games, Wakanda Forever, and Woman King all wrapped into one book but takes place in an American Prison and (IN)justice system. Citizens of the world are controlled by HMC's and given life sentences and set to kill one another. But they have special powers and special abilities which help them move up in ranking. Nonetheless, they are not in control of their own lives.
I really did enjoy the book though. I learned a lot from it. The footnotes added an element of literature and history I was always ready to enjoy.
I started off reading it physically, but then I had to move to Immersive reading which is both audible and physical reading combined. I realized I should have just done Audible from the jump.
Anyway, this book was different from any book I've ever read. This book was very dense and jammed pack with a bunch of action. (probably why I struggled)
Imagine, Hunger games, Wakanda Forever, and Woman King all wrapped into one book but takes place in an American Prison and (IN)justice system. Citizens of the world are controlled by HMC's and given life sentences and set to kill one another. But they have special powers and special abilities which help them move up in ranking. Nonetheless, they are not in control of their own lives.
I really did enjoy the book though. I learned a lot from it. The footnotes added an element of literature and history I was always ready to enjoy.
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
I usually don’t read self-help or memoirs because they’re not my type of genre, but I particularly enjoyed this one.
Knowing Matthew McConaughey as an actor, and then now as an author truly inspired my love for him.
He shed an optimistic perspective about his growth to fame and all the valuable lessons that he learned during his journey. It wasn’t just given to him ever. But those were all green lights. Even the yellow and red lights too were green lights.
I appreciated this because it felt very personal as if I was having a conversation with him, while also I finishing the book knowing that they were takeaways to be learned! I highly recommend & appreciate his insight!
Knowing Matthew McConaughey as an actor, and then now as an author truly inspired my love for him.
He shed an optimistic perspective about his growth to fame and all the valuable lessons that he learned during his journey. It wasn’t just given to him ever. But those were all green lights. Even the yellow and red lights too were green lights.
I appreciated this because it felt very personal as if I was having a conversation with him, while also I finishing the book knowing that they were takeaways to be learned! I highly recommend & appreciate his insight!
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The review is… 😟🤯 WHAT THE FUCK.
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Such a profound work of art! The perfect medley of historical fiction and deep mature romance.
Reel by Kennedy Ryan
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Kennedy Ryan can always write a good romance! So deep, passionate, heart-felt.
Brooklyn by Tracy Brown
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
How do I rate this book without giving it away? :/ Anyway, definitely a 5-star read.
Brooklyn endured a very tumultuous life from beginning to end. Very overlooked an misunderstood , yet also blamed for her results.
This book was very emotional and at times difficult to read but such an amazing storyline. Definitely shed light onto the statistical "hood" storylines we often see for Black young girls and Black families raised in churches.
My thoughts are all over the place rn- but I think I just enjoyed how RAW and REAL this book was.
There are some trigger warning enclosed, as well.
Brooklyn endured a very tumultuous life from beginning to end. Very overlooked an misunderstood , yet also blamed for her results.
This book was very emotional and at times difficult to read but such an amazing storyline. Definitely shed light onto the statistical "hood" storylines we often see for Black young girls and Black families raised in churches.
My thoughts are all over the place rn- but I think I just enjoyed how RAW and REAL this book was.
There are some trigger warning enclosed, as well.
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.25
A-freakin-mazing. The entire time I was reading this book, I was at the edge of my seat. There were times where'd I be full-blown busy and wanted to read bc the storyline had been JUST THAT capturing. I loved it. Although, it took place in a YA setting, I did not feel as though the storyline was YA. Abike-Iyimide did an amazing job at capturing an invigoration storyline with a blend between thriller, suspense, murder, and fiction.