thoughtsfromtheafro's reviews
423 reviews
A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston by Robyn Crawford
emotional
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Homophobia, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Rich White Men: What It Takes to Uproot the Old Boys' Club and Transform America by Garrett Neiman
informative
reflective
3.0
All the Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit of Dreams as Radical Resistance by EbonyJanice Moore
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Mental illness, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Dementia
Minor: Religious bigotry and Police brutality
How Not To Drown In A Glass Of Water by Angie Cruz
dark
emotional
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
3.75
The structure was a little off putting at first, but I settled into it. The way the therapist was weaved (or rather, wasn’t) into the dialogue was an interesting choice. I would’ve loved an additional pov intermittently — especially from a family member and/or those to whom she refers frequently.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Grief
Written in “Spanglish”