mzjai117's reviews
1018 reviews
Killadelphia, Vol. 3: Home Is Where the Hatred Is by Jason Shawn Alexander, Rodney Barnes, Luis Nct, Chris Mitten
adventurous
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Killadelphia, Volume 2 by Rodney Barnes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Volume 2 had a better story line and now I’m fully invested in it.
Crusade for Justice: The Autobiography of Ida B. Wells by Ida B. Wells-Barnett
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
3.25
Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Bitter Root, Vol. 3: Legacy by David F Walker, Chuck Brown
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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
3.75
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Killadelphia Volume 1: Sins of the Father by Rodney Barnes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Luster by Raven Leilani
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Creepshow Vol. 1 by Anwita Citriya
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An African-American Guide To Ethical Non-Monogamy The How,Why and With Whom To Explore Your Expanding Love Styles by Taylor K. Sparks
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0