angelarosebooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
goodharted's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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
alyssawatson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
along500's review
3.0
This book touched on a lot of big issues in the African American community but didn't do a great job of exploring them. Still a good read but don't expect to feel empowered
anjelica's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
scottiesandbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
3.5
chanitaxmas's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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? Yes
3.5
laurenjpegler's review
4.0
i really enjoyed this! i’m not one to read books that follow the life of someone living in the now, but this was so engaging and it brought up some really important conversations on race, womanhood, family and mental health. the main character was frustrating at times but that’s what made her feel so real.
i just wasn’t a fan of the slang and colloquialism - that’s one of the reasons i don’t like reading books set in modern society. it just makes me cringe a little, even though people obvs do speak like that - i just don’t like reading it idk?
i just wasn’t a fan of the slang and colloquialism - that’s one of the reasons i don’t like reading books set in modern society. it just makes me cringe a little, even though people obvs do speak like that - i just don’t like reading it idk?
ktxx22's review
4.0
You ever read a whole book and afterwards you realize the book wasn’t written for you. This is one of those books. I was very conflicted while reading this and if I’m honest I was confused as to why this book had me feeling all over the place. And then.... I finished the book and realized it’s actually really a brilliant book about self care, therapy, and acknowledging the people in your life whom you love. This is a book for black women by a black woman. As a white woman I really can’t have commentary on the parts of this book I don’t relate to, and just because I don’t relate to a book is NOT a good reason to review it in a negative light. I bumped a 3/5 to a 4/5 because the more I think about this book the more I like it and for the reason above I acknowledge this book wasn’t written for me.