A review by foreverinastory
Cool. Awkward. Black. by Karen Strong
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Penguin Teen and Negalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest opinion. All opinions are my own.
This was such a lovely collection of short stories. I loved them all! Nina Evans, in the Round had me tearing up at the end, it was such a feel good story. I hope we continue to see more anthologies like this one and Reclaim the Stars: 17 Tales Across Realms & Space. I love anthologies and have gotten a fair number of queer ones so it's only time for ones by various ethnicities/races. I hope we continue to see these voices given their times and money. I hope we also see ones that have multiple marginalizations as well.
Really can't express how much I loved this collection and I will be obtaining a copy as soon as I can!
Rep: All Black MCs, a good majority are queer.
CWs: Racism, religious bigotry, misogyny, sexism.
This was such a lovely collection of short stories. I loved them all! Nina Evans, in the Round had me tearing up at the end, it was such a feel good story. I hope we continue to see more anthologies like this one and Reclaim the Stars: 17 Tales Across Realms & Space. I love anthologies and have gotten a fair number of queer ones so it's only time for ones by various ethnicities/races. I hope we continue to see these voices given their times and money. I hope we also see ones that have multiple marginalizations as well.
Really can't express how much I loved this collection and I will be obtaining a copy as soon as I can!
Rep: All Black MCs, a good majority are queer.
CWs: Racism, religious bigotry, misogyny, sexism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Racism, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry