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Continue reading →: With Love from HarlemA dazzling portrait of jazz legend Hazel Scott, With Love from Harlem is a beautifully written blend of history, romance, and resilience. ReShonda Tate brings Hazel’s incredible story to life with care, heart, and grit. I devoured this book and can’t believe more people don’t know her name.
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Continue reading →: The Devil’s AdvocateWhen Eddie Flynn heads to Alabama to defend a young Black man facing the death penalty, he finds himself up against corruption, racism, and a bloodthirsty DA. Twists, tension, and a jaw-dropping reveal make The Devil’s Advocate a legal thriller you won’t want to put down.
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Continue reading →: Sounds Like a PlanPrivate investigators Jackson and Mac are hired to find the same missing woman—but when bodies start turning up, the case turns deadly. Sounds Like a Plan is a fast-paced mystery with tension, heat, and twists, but some plot holes kept me from loving it. Hoping book two delivers!
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Continue reading →: Darling GirlsThree foster sisters return to their childhood home after human remains are discovered, unearthing buried trauma and long-held secrets. Darling Girls promises suspense, but between chaotic narration and unlikable characters, it didn’t hit the mark for me. A fast-paced read that ultimately left me disappointed. Read at your own risk.
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Continue reading →: King of AshesI wanted to like King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby, but the over-the-top plot, inconsistent narration, and implausible timeline made it hard to take seriously. Despite promising characters, the story leaned too far into chaos and lost its grip on reality. A disappointing miss from a usually solid author.
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Continue reading →: Where the Wildflowers GrowA gorgeously written story of survival and healing, Where the Wildflowers Grow follows a woman reclaiming her life after tragedy. Terah Shelton Harris delivers a heartfelt, emotional journey filled with love, loss, and renewal. This novel broke me open—and left my soul satisfied. Read it. Feel it. Love it.
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Continue reading →: Bitter HoneyTold across two generations, Bitter Honey is a stirring novel of love, silence, and survival. As a mother and daughter navigate their own broken paths, Lola Akinmade Åkerström reminds us how trauma echoes—and how healing, though hard-won, is possible. Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the ARC.
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Continue reading →: The Last Time I LiedA summer camp mystery filled with layered secrets, unreliable memories, and a final twist that will leave you questioning everything. The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager kept me hooked from page one, even if the ending required a leap of faith. A fast-paced read perfect for thriller lovers.
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Continue reading →: Home Before DarkA childhood home, a bestselling book of lies, and a woman determined to uncover the truth. Home Before Dark is eerie and intriguing, with a twist you won’t see coming. The pacing drags at times, but the mystery pays off—just don’t expect to fall in love with the characters.
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Continue reading →: ErasureA biting satire wrapped in literary brilliance, Erasure follows a disillusioned writer whose parody of Black stereotypes becomes a critical sensation. As Munk grapples with identity, integrity, and irony, readers are pulled into a sharp, introspective narrative that blurs the line between genius and farce. Thought-provoking, layered, and undeniably bold.
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I’m Whitney
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