d_youngggg's reviews
9 reviews

Imperfect Lives by C.J. Washington

dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me Into the Life of My Dreams by Yvonne Orji
Did not finish book.

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

It’s so good! Yvonne’s character on Insecure is really just …. Her! 

Woman Evolve: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your Life by Sarah Jakes Roberts

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

The Wives We Play by Briana Cole

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The Vows We Break by Briana Cole

adventurous challenging lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

The Intangible by C.J. Washington

emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

While there are more spurts of sadness, it’s truly a beautiful book with a …. Happy ending!