Grace Porter, a stressed-out PhD graduate, impulsively marries a stranger in Vegas, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and messy adulthood. "Honey Girl" struggles to find its narrative purpose, with shallow character development and unengaging writing. While it may not appeal to everyone, it could still serve as an unconventional start to Black History Month reading.
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One of Us is Lying
Five students walk into detention and only four walk out alive. When one ends up dead, the rest become suspects in his murder. Set in a picturesque high school, "One of Us Is Lying" reveals shocking secrets and explores teenage duplicity. The characters, though archetypal, harbor deep complexities, making for a compelling read for young adults.
The Spare Room
by: Andrea Bartzpublished: Jun 20, 2023genre: Thriller, Mystery, Fiction336 Pages, HardcoverGoodReads Link | Story Graph Link I don't even know where to begin. I don't want to trash this book or the author but, I really (really) disliked this book. I. Characters I loathed Kelly, more than any other character in this book. She is… Continue reading The Spare Room
We Deserve Monuments
by: Jas Hammondspublished: Nov 29, 2022genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Fiction384 Pages, E-Book from Cloud LibraryGoodReads Link | Story Graph Link Who is cutting onions? This book had me in all of my feels, crying, crying, and doing some more CRYING. I. Characters Seventeen-year-old, Avery Anderson steps out of the car at her grandmother's house in… Continue reading We Deserve Monuments
The Secret to a Southern Wedding
by: Synithia Williamspublished: Aug 1, 2023genre: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction384 Pages, E-Book ARC Courtesy of NetGalleyGoodReads Link How many fedoras are too many for a 38-year-old man? No shade to Cyril Dash but, I was sick and tired of this man and his matching fedoras. It’s been years since Dr. Imani Kemp has returned home to… Continue reading The Secret to a Southern Wedding
The After Party
by: A.C. Arthurpublished: Nov 9, 2021genre: Mystery, Contemporary, Fiction351 Pages, Audiobook from Audible HH:MM (12:27)GoodRead Link At this point, I have mentioned multiple times that I despise incompetent police in these types of stories. Cops and detectives often go after the easiest targets, crafting stories in their minds without any evidence or proof of a… Continue reading The After Party
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
by: Taylor Jenkins ReidPublished: Jun 13, 2017Genre: Fiction, Romance, LGBT, Contemporary389 Pages, Audio Book (HH:MM) 12:10GoodReads Link Evelyn is that GIRL, the original IT GIRL. She is who she is and with every paged turned, she is unapologetically Evelyn. Monique brings some charm to the story but she doesn’t overshadow, Evelyn - just the way… Continue reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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