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I absolutely loved Midnight and went into Midnight and the Meaning of Love with high expectations. Unfortunately, this one didn’t work for me the same way. The story felt overly wordy and dragged on, and I found myself just wanting it to be over. I still really respect Sister Souljah’s writing and storytelling, but this particular book just wasn’t for me. I even buddy read it with a friend, hoping that would make it more engaging, but honestly, I was bored most of the time.
I absolutely loved Midnight and went into Midnight and the Meaning of Love with high expectations. Unfortunately, this one didn’t work for me the same way. The story felt overly wordy and dragged on, and I found myself just wanting it to be over. I still really respect Sister Souljah’s writing and storytelling, but this particular book just wasn’t for me. I even buddy read it with a friend, hoping that would make it more engaging, but honestly, I was bored most of the time.
I’d been wanting to read The Unbroken for so long, but sadly it didn’t live up to my expectations. It’s not a bad book, but I just wasn’t in awe of the story. I struggled to stay engaged because the plot dragged in places, and I never fully connected with the characters. The beginning had me hooked, but the middle slowed down so much that I found myself just wanting it to end. I did enjoy the action scenes, those moments really stood out. I didn’t hate it, didn’t love it, just somewhere in between.
I’d been wanting to read The Unbroken for so long, but sadly it didn’t live up to my expectations. It’s not a bad book, but I just wasn’t in awe of the story. I struggled to stay engaged because the plot dragged in places, and I never fully connected with the characters. The beginning had me hooked, but the middle slowed down so much that I found myself just wanting it to end. I did enjoy the action scenes, those moments really stood out. I didn’t hate it, didn’t love it, just somewhere in between.
This book was so good, y’all! From start to finish I was on a rollercoaster of theories, every time I thought I had it figured out, boom… another twist! I even tried to slow down my reading pace because I didn’t want it to end. Shanora Williams absolutely delivered with this one, and now I want to read her entire collection. Her writing skills are incredible!
This book was so good, y’all! From start to finish I was on a rollercoaster of theories, every time I thought I had it figured out, boom… another twist! I even tried to slow down my reading pace because I didn’t want it to end. Shanora Williams absolutely delivered with this one, and now I want to read her entire collection. Her writing skills are incredible!
I really liked this one! The whole book-within a book thing was so fun, and the mix of lit fic with a touch of sci-fi just worked. I loved seeing both Chicago references and the Nigerian culture come through, it made the story pop. It did drag a little in the middle, but it picked up again, and that twist? Crazy.
I really liked this one! The whole book-within a book thing was so fun, and the mix of lit fic with a touch of sci-fi just worked. I loved seeing both Chicago references and the Nigerian culture come through, it made the story pop. It did drag a little in the middle, but it picked up again, and that twist? Crazy.
Sad to say, I didn’t enjoy this book. I went in excited, but it ended up being a letdown. I DNF’d at chapter 30, and here’s why: I was over the constant talk of the affair with W.E.B. Du Bois, the FMC wasn’t memorable (I honestly can’t recall one thing about her), and I just found myself bored. I even tried the audiobook, but the unnecessary singing every now and then only made it more irritating. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, but sadly, this one completely missed the mark for me.
Sad to say, I didn’t enjoy this book. I went in excited, but it ended up being a letdown. I DNF’d at chapter 30, and here’s why: I was over the constant talk of the affair with W.E.B. Du Bois, the FMC wasn’t memorable (I honestly can’t recall one thing about her), and I just found myself bored. I even tried the audiobook, but the unnecessary singing every now and then only made it more irritating. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, but sadly, this one completely missed the mark for me.
What I’m realizing is that Tiffany D. Jackson is an incredible storyteller. This book is so well written that it honestly pissed me off, in the best way. It’s raw, real, and incredibly deep. So far, I’ve only read Monday’s Not Coming, and I can already tell that her books are guaranteed to make you feel all kinds of emotions, and I am here for it. I I highly recommend this one, but trigger warning: it deals with grooming, sexual abuse, child abuse, and so much more, so please read with caution.
What I’m realizing is that Tiffany D. Jackson is an incredible storyteller. This book is so well written that it honestly pissed me off, in the best way. It’s raw, real, and incredibly deep. So far, I’ve only read Monday’s Not Coming, and I can already tell that her books are guaranteed to make you feel all kinds of emotions, and I am here for it. I I highly recommend this one, but trigger warning: it deals with grooming, sexual abuse, child abuse, and so much more, so please read with caution.