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A review by amivireads
Kings of B'more by R. Eric Thomas
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Thank you Penguin Teen for sending me an arc/finished copy for an honest review.
3.5
Kings of B’More was a fun read that's filled with black joy and how friendships are as important as romantic love.
Romantic love seems to be the focus for most books, and it’s nice to read a story that shows how strong and powerful friendships can be.
Harrison is a great friend that did everything in his power to give us Linus, how best friend the best last day to prove that their friendship will last forever.
My one con for this book is that I felt by the end that it was dragging a little bit and that it needed to be 50 or so pages less.
And one of my favorite lines from this book is “Your heart will break in this life, but when it does break, I hope every crack makes more space inside for love.”
Overall, if you’re looking for a cute black queer story, then this is the perfect book to pick up.
3.5
Kings of B’More was a fun read that's filled with black joy and how friendships are as important as romantic love.
Romantic love seems to be the focus for most books, and it’s nice to read a story that shows how strong and powerful friendships can be.
Harrison is a great friend that did everything in his power to give us Linus, how best friend the best last day to prove that their friendship will last forever.
My one con for this book is that I felt by the end that it was dragging a little bit and that it needed to be 50 or so pages less.
And one of my favorite lines from this book is “Your heart will break in this life, but when it does break, I hope every crack makes more space inside for love.”
Overall, if you’re looking for a cute black queer story, then this is the perfect book to pick up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Abandonment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Alcohol