Review: There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds This is such a fun book! For lovers of history, poetry, storytelling, and art, there is something for each that will keep you in awe. I was actually introduced to this book through a launch party where I got to hear Jason Reynolds introduce There […]
Today is my stop on the Delicious Monsters Book Tour hosted by Hear Our Voices! Check out my review below! Review Delicious Monsters is a well-crafted paranormal thriller that will hold you down in your seat until you finish the last page. With dual timelines and point of views, I found myself equally intrigued by […]
Happy Book Birthday to You So Black by Theresa the S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., illustrated by London Ladd!!!! It is my honor to host a book tour stop today for You So Black for Hear Our Voices Book Tours! Review: If you are looking for a book to kick off Black History Month, this is it baby! This […]
I now officially have a new favorite male protagonist! Mr. Prince Jones is at the top of the list for being the most caring, suave, responsible candidate for an awesome boyfriend in all of YA fictiondom! I declare it! “So let it be written, so let it be done.” If you liked The Sun is […]
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 […]
Book Review This book was hilarious! The second I saw this book come on NetGalley I immediately requested it and I patiently waited for that little approval email, at which point I let out a whoop! at my desk and scared everyone around me. (Chuckle…sorry, not sorry.) Black Nerd Problems by William Evans and Omar […]
Dahomey Fighter. Tightrope Walker. Immortal Girl. The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley starts off with one heck of a character profile. It’s been a while since I had this feeling about a character in a book, but Iris Marlow and I could be friends. I love that her character is a no-holds barred, unbowed […]