Raw. Honest. Real. Those are the words I’d use to describe Saeed’s memoir. As a gay Black man raised in Texas, Saeed details his self-discovery and the struggles he and his single mother faced. And, he doesn’t hold back. In addition to being a powerful story, Saeed’s writing had a melodic flow that pulled me …
There is just something magical about holding your words in your hand. The weight of them becomes real, and they come alone. When I started writing After Everything, I decided to write it for myself. I didn’t give myself rules or deadlines. I let my characters guide me—and boy did they! This book is special …
(Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy) Before I dive into my review, if you haven’t swiped to the second photo, please take a moment to join me obsessing over this week’s mani. Alright, on to the book, which I loved! I’ve yet to read a Katherine Center novel that I didn’t fall …
Just write. Pick up the pen and let ‘er rip. I stare at the blank page and then close my eyes as if I’m willing the words to appear. Of course, they don’t. While there is a bit of magic in finding the right words, the right story, and the right characters, it also requires …
As I dive head-first back into my self-publishing journey, I keep looking back at the books and characters that started it all. When I started my writing journey, I wrote poems and song lyrics. Music was and is a huge part of my life. I could spend hours getting lost in an album dissecting lyrics …
I finished this book on Saturday and have been trying to find the words for a review. As much as I loved this book, it angered me. Jivan’s story was heartbreaking and, sadly, it is a reality for so many. While reading, I found myself yelling at those who refused to stand up for Jivan …
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the gifted copy. Family. Friendship. Secrets. Lies. Saving Ruby King wove all of these elements into an unexpected and heartbreaking story. Layla’s dedication to both her friend Ruby and the truth was what really sucked me into the story. Her loyalty and strength were inspiring. I loved …
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the gifted copy. I loved this book. The mother-daughter relationship between Ginny & Avery, and Ginny and her mother. Ginny’s friendship with Kiersten. The backstory. All of it. I’m still processing it all, but this might be one of my faves of the year. I’ve seen some confusion over …
I’m a sucker for a good, slow-burn romance and boy did Something to Talk About deliver. I adored both Jo and Emma. Each woman was both strong and confident, but they both also struggled with the same thing … trusting their hearts. Something to Talk About also tackled the tough topic of sexual harassment in …
Review: The Boyfriend Project, Farrah Rochon I LOVED this book. It took me forever to read it but I think that has more to do with my mental/emotional state right now. Any other time and this would have been a book I devoured in a day. This book was everything I’d hoped for … strong …
