thee_reader's reviews
9 reviews

Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community by Joy Harden Bradford

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America by James Forman Jr.

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

People Person by Candice Carty-Williams

emotional funny sad 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

5.0

Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist by Sesali Bowen

5.0

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Belonging: A Culture of Place by bell hooks

slow-paced

2.5

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0