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Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
emotional
funny
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
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
Burn Down, Rise Up by Vincent Tirado
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Racism
She Gets the Girl by Alyson Derrick, Rachael Lippincott
More YA novels need to take place in college and this book needs a movie.
Everything about this book was sweet, heartful and made me feel lonely. This is what I want when I ask for a sapphic rom-com, something that will make me smile but also feel so many emotions.
Both Alex and Molly are great complex characters, but I wish we had more of Molly and the story line of her internalized racism. There were mentions of it, but I wanted more in depth discussions on it. Beside that, Molly reminded me a lot of myself, awkward with a lot of anxiety.
Alex on the other hand, felt like the breakout character and was given more growth; her storyline broke my heart.
Over all, everything about this book had me smiling and wishing I could have a love story like this.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
More YA novels need to take place in college and this book needs a movie.
Everything about this book was sweet, heartful and made me feel lonely. This is what I want when I ask for a sapphic rom-com, something that will make me smile but also feel so many emotions.
Both Alex and Molly are great complex characters, but I wish we had more of Molly and the story line of her internalized racism. There were mentions of it, but I wanted more in depth discussions on it. Beside that, Molly reminded me a lot of myself, awkward with a lot of anxiety.
Alex on the other hand, felt like the breakout character and was given more growth; her storyline broke my heart.
Over all, everything about this book had me smiling and wishing I could have a love story like this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Racism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident