The Queen of Horror has done it again! I read this book and finished it in two days. I’m actually ready to do a re-read in October just for fun. What Jackson does so well with this book is illustrate the different racial archetypes that exist in American society. She also lays out how racism […]
Today is my stop on the Turning by Joy L. Smith Blog Tour hosted by TBR and Beyond Book Tours. Review: Man, I don’t know what they call the WB these days, but this Turning by Joy L. Smith would be perfect for it’s own TV show. It’s got drama, lies, tragic accidents, toxic relationships […]
Book Review Ain’t Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds with artwork by Jason Griffin was an unexpected surprise. Now I’m talking about Jason Reynolds, so when I say surprise, I am talking about something on another level. I will give any book by Reynolds an automatic read. Approaching this book, I had no idea […]
Not too long ago, I posted my review of Wings of Ebony by J.Elle. Book one begins the story of Rue, a young girl who finds herself suddenly belonging to two worlds – one that we are familiar with in the East Row neighborhood of Houston, TX and one that is based in magic in […]
I love books with Black Girl Magic! On the Wings of Ebony cover alone, I was attracted to this story. I didn’t know what type of mythology or magic was going to be involved but I was here for it. This is a story about strength, family, trust and triumph over evil. First Impressions So […]