A review by byarielshirley
Black Girls Must Be Magic by Jayne Allen

challenging informative inspiring 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? No

4.0

I picked this book up as it was on display at my local library. I was captivated by the title and am actively trying to read more books with a BIPOC perspective. I haven’t read the first book of the series but I found the lens of Tabby and reading from her experiences enlightening and an empathetic read. While I am not an African American woman, I feel like I have been able to gain a deeper understanding on the societal pressures faced by African American women in their day to day. In all honesty, I found the writing a bit clunky but it was informative and emotionally gripping.