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The Poet X By Elizabeth Acevedo: Book Review

Poet X is a heart-wrenching novel filled with slam poetry and exploring matters such a religion, culture, femininity, harassment and more. For a debut novel, The Poet X is fantastic and I’ll hold it close to my heart. Introduction To The Poet X Xiomara Batista feels trapped and unheard in Harlem. But she refuses to be silent and pours her heart and soul into her … Continue reading The Poet X By Elizabeth Acevedo: Book Review

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Party Of Two By Jasmine Guillory: Book Review

Party Of Two By Jasmine Guillory talks of politics, race, relationships and lots of cake. I really enjoyed this book and I definitely prefer it to Jasmine Guillory’s book, The Wedding Party (read my review here). I’d like to thank Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc of this book, all opinions and thoughts are honest and not biased! Introduction To Party Of Two Olivia … Continue reading Party Of Two By Jasmine Guillory: Book Review

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The Wedding Party By Jasmine Guillory: Book Review

The Wedding Party is a romance/chick lit book! It focuses on the trope enemies to lovers, whilst also discussing other matters such as friendships, relationships and finding yourself. Introduction To The Wedding Party Maddie and Theo are best friends with Alexa. Although that doesn’t mean the two of them are the best of friends too. But it’s clear they’re attracted to each other and with … Continue reading The Wedding Party By Jasmine Guillory: Book Review

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The Black Kids By Christina Hammonds Reed: Book Review

The Black Kids is a YA contemporary set in the 1990s. It follows the story of Ashley, a wealthy black teenager who has been sheltered a little too much throughout her life. Also, this book is coming of age and set in the times of Rodney King Riots. I have received a free copy of this book, however all thoughts and opinions are my own … Continue reading The Black Kids By Christina Hammonds Reed: Book Review

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Raybearer By Jordan Ifueko: Book Review

Raybearer is a YA Nigerian inspired fantasy by Jordan Ifueko. I was kindly gifted the finished copy of this book for Darkroom Tours on my bookstagram. Warning, trigger warnings may contain spoilers: trigger warnings: violence, child abuse, attempted murder, drugging, manipulation, death, enslavement of djinn, references to police violence, death of children. Introduction To Raybearer Tarisai’s mother, The Lady sends her to the capital of … Continue reading Raybearer By Jordan Ifueko: Book Review

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Ignite The Sun By Hanna Howard: Book Review

Ignite The Sun is a YA fantasy written by Hanna Howard. This is my tour stop for the TBR and Beyond Tours blog tour, be sure to check out the other hosts here. At the end of this review there will be a giveaway so stay tuned for that 🙂 Introduction To Ignite The Sun Queen Iyzabel has shrouded the kingdom in darkness, leaving sunlight … Continue reading Ignite The Sun By Hanna Howard: Book Review

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Star Daughter By Shveta Thakrar: Review And Book Recommendations!

Star Daughter By Shveta Thakrar is a contemporary fantasy blended with Hindu mythology and Desi culture. This is my stop for the Hear Our Voices blog tour and I’ll be including a #ownvoice reflection and book recommendations in this review! Introduction To Star Daughter Sheetal is half mortal, half star. She lives a semi normal teenage life, but it’s clear that the calling of the … Continue reading Star Daughter By Shveta Thakrar: Review And Book Recommendations!

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Dear Martin By Nic Stone: Book Review

Dear Martin is a YA contemporary which tackles American race relations. An extremely important novel especially due to recent events. Before I continue on with this review, please remember that the Black Lives Matter Movement has not stopped and will not stop until justice is served. My post 270+ Books By Black Authors includes educational and donation links which I’d highly suggest checking out. Warning, … Continue reading Dear Martin By Nic Stone: Book Review

a good girl's guide to murder holly jackson. ya thriller, goodreads, book blogger, mystery, book review, bookstagram

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder By Holly Jackson: Book Review

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder is a YA mystery featuring seventeen year old Pippa. She studies a murder case which happened five years ago for her EPQ. A small town murder which has more to the surface. Warning, trigger warnings may contain spoilers: trigger warnings: rape, drug use, death of a pet, kidnapping Introduction Pippa Fitz- Amobbi is a girl who likes homework way … Continue reading A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder By Holly Jackson: Book Review