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This Thing of Ours: Mesmerized by A Mafia Menace by Kenya Redd
slow-paced
1.5
Just wasn't for me. Didn't care for the storyline. Didn't care for the characters. There was nothing likable or any redeeming qualities in any of them. They all were very annoying honestly. Plus there were too many characters and two of them had the same name just spelled differently. Papi & Poppy. It was confusing at first to keep up with which woman was talking about which man.
Pier 31 by Jessica N. Watkins
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-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? No
5.0
I liked the story. It's a little different than Ms. Watkins typical work but this is right up my alley. I like different. I liked all of the characters even though some drove me crazy. I was gasping and screaming at them through the pages 😂 But the plot and storyline sucked me in and I hope to get more like this every October 😉
Unhealthy Love: A Dangerous Obsession by Octavia Grant
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"The mind is a powerful thing!"
WHAT THE AITCH OCTAVIA?!?! This book was pure insanity and I loved it! Lava was something else. The things that she did and said in this book had my mouth wide open from the first word until the last. Idk how Ms. Grant comes up with the stories she does but it works for her bc I be dialed in. I'm working my way through her catalog and I have not been disappointed yet. This story had so many unforseen curveballs, twist and turns I feel dizzy. Great story, great writing, just great.
WHAT THE AITCH OCTAVIA?!?! This book was pure insanity and I loved it! Lava was something else. The things that she did and said in this book had my mouth wide open from the first word until the last. Idk how Ms. Grant comes up with the stories she does but it works for her bc I be dialed in. I'm working my way through her catalog and I have not been disappointed yet. This story had so many unforseen curveballs, twist and turns I feel dizzy. Great story, great writing, just great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Incest, Infertility, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
Capri 1.5 by Jahquel J.
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
What a cliffhanger?!? Mrs. Jahquel has not been playing! I didn't see any of the twist in this book AT ALL!!! Seriously! Especially the end. Ya girl is befuddle!!!
Capri by Jahquel J.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Now Mrs. Jahquel know she had some twist and turns in this book but the ending...whoa! I love Quameer for Capri and I love the natural, uno rushed progression of their story. I feel like she rushed head first into het marriage with Naheim and her relationship with Kincaid so it's refreshing to see (read) her take her time.
The Haunting of La'Quishia Brown by Akida Clay Shephard
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beware of T-H-E!
This book was really good. This was a new to me author and I thoroughly enjoyed it and their writing style. I thought the plot of the book was interesting. And this book was indeed horror. Poor La'Quishia lived a life! Poor little child was put through the ringer. I need a physical copy of this book. It was that GOOD!!!!
This book was really good. This was a new to me author and I thoroughly enjoyed it and their writing style. I thought the plot of the book was interesting. And this book was indeed horror. Poor La'Quishia lived a life! Poor little child was put through the ringer. I need a physical copy of this book. It was that GOOD!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
Chosen by a Vampire by Wynta Tyme
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
3.5 stars. I liked the plot and overall story. It kept me interested. I liked Tempo and Dare both individually and as a couple. It had a little spiciness which was good. But at certain times I found myself drifting off. This was a new to me author and maybe ill try something else because even tho this is my preferred genre something about it just didn't fully click for me.
Ghosted by Black Lavish
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I gave this book 4.75 stars out of a perfect 5 because I personally would've like two thongs to happen. Would've liked for it to be longer. Now, I understand it was meant to be a short, quick read but it was GOOD! Very intriguing and interesting. It is captivating and grabs a hold of your attention and doesn't let it go. So I could've and would've read more 😀 and the second thing I would've liked is if we really got a backstory on granddaddy and how he turned out the way he did to do the things that he did in the book. And now that I write this out I have a question: is granddad responsible for sending grandma to the "upper room"? Overall, good boom. This was a new to me author and I'm glad I read it bc the twist that were turned in this book were something else 😂 I liked it a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Camp Lanier by Sylvester Barzey
dark
informative
mysterious
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
4.25
Pretty good read. This is a new to me author and I'm not disappointed. Liked the storylining. Even the historical fiction aspect of it. Not as scary as I would've liked but it's decent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Racism, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Cappadonna 2.5 by Jahquel J.
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Cancer