A review by shelfindulgent_
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

challenging emotional informative tense fast-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

4.75

YES 1000% YES to The House of Eve. Man, what a powerful, and equally devastating story that really makes you think about how Black women even survived in these times. Mind you, I am not even sure how Black women are able to survive in times today. SMH, but let me not get started!

Pros:

• I love a book with multiple POV's. This book was told from the perspective of 2 women from different class levels. 
• I also love how their lives become intertwined in the end.
• This was not just a fictional story, but it was based on very real events that would take place in this time period. I think this added a level of shock and awe to the story, and also made me feel more connected to it. My grandmother grew up in this time, and I wondered as I was reading, if she experienced anything like this. 

Cons:

• However, the way their lives intersected was not as dramatic or as jaw dropping as I would have hoped. It was actually a nearly invisible intersection, and I wish there would have been more to it. 

Final thoughts: Overall, this book really was as good as everyone says it was. Also, I realize I had never really read historical fiction before. It set a high bar!