Synopsis "Endings.Everyone and everything has one. They’re inevitable, right? At twenty-one, Ason 'Ace' Williams Jr. knows all about inevitable endings. He’s formerly famous, a popular rapper’s muse, the son of a three-time NBA champ, and a little... complicated . After a disturbing scandal and loss rocks his world, he’s left to deal with both in … Continue reading Book Review: At the End Of It All by Rae Lyse
Character Analysis: Lourdes “Phat” Hines (At the End of It All by Rae Lyse)
*** This analysis contains some spoilers. *** *** Trigger Warning- parental caregiving, cancer Book: At the End of It All by Rae Lyse Character: : Lourdes “Phat” Hines Age: 18 Lourdes, Lourdes, Lourdes. A beautiful name for a beautiful little lady. Lourdes had so much responsibility thrust at her from such a young age. A … Continue reading Character Analysis: Lourdes “Phat” Hines (At the End of It All by Rae Lyse)
May TBR & Reading Plans
*sigh* I don’t know who let me sign up for this many readathons but here we are. Lol. Hello friends and hello May!!! This is going to be a very busy month and I am so ready! I’m officially in countdown to summer mode. 15 more days! I have so many books I want to … Continue reading May TBR & Reading Plans
April 2023 Wrap-up
Hello friends! April was a great month but boy was it a blur!!! I celebrated my 36th birthday. I have been prepping for end of the year teacher stuff. My son had track finals. Needless to say, it’s been a fun month, lol. I did get some reading done as well. Let’s get into it! … Continue reading April 2023 Wrap-up
HOV Book Tours: Author Interview with Taj McCoy
Welcome to my stop on the Hear Our Voices Book Tour for Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy. I had the pleasure of interviewing Taj McCoy. Thank you so much for joining my author Q &A. Can you tell readers a little about yourself and your work? I’m from Oakland, California and … Continue reading HOV Book Tours: Author Interview with Taj McCoy
ARC Review: Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy
Synopsis “Zora has committed every inch of her life to establishing her thriving DC bookstore, making it into a pillar of the community, and she just hasn’t had time for romance. But when a mystery author she’s been crushing on for years agrees to have an event at her store, she starts to rethink her … Continue reading ARC Review: Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy
Book Review: Jane Doe Black(Lainey Abbot #1) by Nia Forrester
Synopsis "She dedicated her life to working for the justice system, but when she needed it most, it didn’t work for her. On the eve of trial, Assistant District Attorney Lainey Abbott gets a disturbing phone call. Her baby sister, Stephanie, who should have been back at her college dorm after visiting for the weekend, … Continue reading Book Review: Jane Doe Black(Lainey Abbot #1) by Nia Forrester
Quarter 1 Check-in|2023
Hello friends! The first three months of 2023 have flown by and it’s time for me to do a little quarterly check in. From January to March, I have read twenty-nine books. I won’t get into current faves right now, but I will break down a few stats. Number of 5 star reads-4 Number of … Continue reading Quarter 1 Check-in|2023
Mini Reviews: The King’s Town Novella Series by Shon
Synopsis Second chances only work if both people want it. Josiah's all in. Majesty, on the other hand... My Mini Review His Majesty was the first book I’ve read by Shon, and I definitely had a good time. Majesty and Josiah have recently broken up. She wasn’t happy in the relationship and felt like it … Continue reading Mini Reviews: The King’s Town Novella Series by Shon
Review: Nine Liars (Truly Devious #5) by Maureen Johnson
Synopsis “Senior year at Ellingham Academy for Stevie Bell isn’t going well. Her boyfriend, David, is studying in London. Her friends are obsessed with college applications. With the cold case of the century solved, Stevie is adrift. There is nothing to distract her from the questions pinging around her brain—questions about college, love, and life … Continue reading Review: Nine Liars (Truly Devious #5) by Maureen Johnson