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meeshkablack's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
luv_lish86's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
5.0
wellreadruby's review
5.0
Updated to 4.5 lmao I had to reread this and absolutely a book I’m coming back to again and again lol!
UPDATED 4 Stars…. I changed my mind this is a really good story. Different, but definitely a good. I also loved how the author developed her secondary characters almost to the point that I honestly wanted more resolve with certain relationships. I think that's what was missing from my first review. I wanted a resolve with Jaymi and Nya. I wanted a better resolve between her parents. I wanted to see if their was a spark between Amica and Hoops, also what did her mom say about the party? The true back lash from the secrets coming out regarding the pastor? I guess I just wanted more but this story still gave a lot I'm just greedy I guess. Would love a follow up on some of the answers and maybe even a story on Amica and her journey because she has an interesting back story I think.
Previous review....................................................................................................................................
Still trying to figure out how I feel about this book. On the surface you’d look at the story as preacher and deacon children lashing out. Reality it was story of two adults finding their way after being mistreated by The ones who should have loved them the most. The secrets revealed were kind of crazy but made for good drama. The main character Jaymi went through a lot as a child. I’m glad she learned what forgiveness meant in more than one of her relationships. Marshall was a stand up guy and for him to over come his trauma and learn the truth surrounding his mother was everything! Their age difference to me wasn’t as big of a deal since I feel like 25 is old enough to choose who you want to date. Overall this was a good black romance and I definitely enjoyed listening to the audio version of it. Narrators were Trei Taylor and Benjamin Charles. I feel like this story could’ve gave more but at the same time I’m not exactly sure what more I would want. Maybe a better dialogue of what happened after the big ending before the epilogue. Not sure. I’m going to go with 3.5 because this was a good story that kept me intrigued on what would happen next!
UPDATED 4 Stars…. I changed my mind this is a really good story. Different, but definitely a good. I also loved how the author developed her secondary characters almost to the point that I honestly wanted more resolve with certain relationships. I think that's what was missing from my first review. I wanted a resolve with Jaymi and Nya. I wanted a better resolve between her parents. I wanted to see if their was a spark between Amica and Hoops, also what did her mom say about the party? The true back lash from the secrets coming out regarding the pastor? I guess I just wanted more but this story still gave a lot I'm just greedy I guess. Would love a follow up on some of the answers and maybe even a story on Amica and her journey because she has an interesting back story I think.
Previous review....................................................................................................................................
Still trying to figure out how I feel about this book. On the surface you’d look at the story as preacher and deacon children lashing out. Reality it was story of two adults finding their way after being mistreated by The ones who should have loved them the most. The secrets revealed were kind of crazy but made for good drama. The main character Jaymi went through a lot as a child. I’m glad she learned what forgiveness meant in more than one of her relationships. Marshall was a stand up guy and for him to over come his trauma and learn the truth surrounding his mother was everything! Their age difference to me wasn’t as big of a deal since I feel like 25 is old enough to choose who you want to date. Overall this was a good black romance and I definitely enjoyed listening to the audio version of it. Narrators were Trei Taylor and Benjamin Charles. I feel like this story could’ve gave more but at the same time I’m not exactly sure what more I would want. Maybe a better dialogue of what happened after the big ending before the epilogue. Not sure. I’m going to go with 3.5 because this was a good story that kept me intrigued on what would happen next!
leesbookss's review
2.75
The story was ok for the most part. I felt like we needed more details on the things that needed to be resolved.
crownmebookish's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
This was a rollercoaster of a story and I enjoyed it! God must not be through working in me cause I wish nothing but death to her parents and I’d have NEVER forgiven them. Jaymi and Marshall deserved all the happiness in the world and I’m sooo happy that it happened for them.
duckwalk1913's review
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lifeobu02's review
5.0
Great Read
This was a great story and scenes so steamy I was at work squeezing my legs together! I love how people grew in this book and how mistakes weren’t held against anyone. Thank you for the messages and hope!
This was a great story and scenes so steamy I was at work squeezing my legs together! I love how people grew in this book and how mistakes weren’t held against anyone. Thank you for the messages and hope!
jazzynicolette's review
5.0
Need you by me
This was my first time reading this author and I was not disappointed at all. This story had me on the edge of my seats the whole time I was reading it. I love the bond between Marshall and Jaymi. I thought the ending was perfect and I definitely will be reading more of this author work.
This was my first time reading this author and I was not disappointed at all. This story had me on the edge of my seats the whole time I was reading it. I love the bond between Marshall and Jaymi. I thought the ending was perfect and I definitely will be reading more of this author work.