Today is my stop on the Turn the Pages Book Tour for Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye. Thank you to the publisher for providing a gifted copy. Check out my review below. Review: Whew! This was a solid debut. It was also a tough subject to read about. But the world building and development of […]
This graphic novel is hilarious! I know I’m not the only one who wanted to read it based on the title alone. Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy is a book is about identity. It uses humor and honesty to explore the identity crisis that Huda goes through when she moves from a place […]
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 […]
As we transition from the longest month ever to the shortest month in the calendar, I am a little behind schedule for putting together my February Reading Hopefuls List. This month is packed full of celebration… Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and the most important of all…My Birthday!!! So anything goes for this […]
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 am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the SHATTERED MIDNIGHT by Dhonielle Clayton Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! I am a sucker for any movie or book set in New Orleans. The city is just meant for storytelling. So when I […]
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 […]
I did a reading blitz the last week of December and read three books in one week. Of course I was on winter break so that helped. lol! But it put me on a fantasy kick that I think I will ride with for a little while. So my January reading goals include three fantasies […]
Kindred Spirits, melanated aliens and romance with royalty. Now that is a combination that makes for a good story! This might be my first book reading about Black and Brown aliens. I have to say I enjoyed it and I’m here for more! Thank you to Turn the Page Tours for including me on the […]