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This book was beautifully written, and the premise was powerful. However, the writing style didn’t fully click for me. I got to Chapter 10 and realized I wasn’t fully grasping it, so I started over and even bought the audiobook to help me through. I appreciated the emotion and depth, but overall, it just didn’t land for me the way I hoped. Still, I’m glad I gave it a chance.
This book was beautifully written, and the premise was powerful. However, the writing style didn’t fully click for me. I got to Chapter 10 and realized I wasn’t fully grasping it, so I started over and even bought the audiobook to help me through. I appreciated the emotion and depth, but overall, it just didn’t land for me the way I hoped. Still, I’m glad I gave it a chance.
Just finished Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, thank you NetGalley & Atria Books for the early ARC 🙌🏾 in exchange for an honest review. This book is told in different POVs and sometimes was confusing. I really wish the chapters were labeled by character, so that we could keep up with their POV. This seemed more like a dramatic lifetime movie rather than a psychological thriller. Immediately after reading, I gave it a 4⭐️, but after waiting to post my review I’m dropping it down to 3.5⭐️. The plot was a little predictable, but her writing pulls you in, definitely still worth the read.
Just finished Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, thank you NetGalley & Atria Books for the early ARC 🙌🏾 in exchange for an honest review. This book is told in different POVs and sometimes was confusing. I really wish the chapters were labeled by character, so that we could keep up with their POV. This seemed more like a dramatic lifetime movie rather than a psychological thriller. Immediately after reading, I gave it a 4⭐️, but after waiting to post my review I’m dropping it down to 3.5⭐️. The plot was a little predictable, but her writing pulls you in, definitely still worth the read.
“The Black God’s Drums” was an outstanding read. A short novella that captivates you from the start. The author blended magic, history, and Afro-Caribbean spirituality together with great detail. This short book has amazing characters and world-building. I read the physical book as I listened to the audiobook. The narrator bought everything to life. If you’re into fast-paced fantasy, with rich cultural roots and a powerful voice, this is 100% worth the read.
“The Black God’s Drums” was an outstanding read. A short novella that captivates you from the start. The author blended magic, history, and Afro-Caribbean spirituality together with great detail. This short book has amazing characters and world-building. I read the physical book as I listened to the audiobook. The narrator bought everything to life. If you’re into fast-paced fantasy, with rich cultural roots and a powerful voice, this is 100% worth the read.
A powerful read. It follows nine or ten characters connected by the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and each POV adds something emotional and real. The writing was beautiful, and the grief felt so raw. Myriam J. A. Chancy did a great job showing the grief and despair the Haitian people went through.
A powerful read. It follows nine or ten characters connected by the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and each POV adds something emotional and real. The writing was beautiful, and the grief felt so raw. Myriam J. A. Chancy did a great job showing the grief and despair the Haitian people went through.
I stumbled across this book in a bookstore, and since it focused on Haiti, I knew I had to pick it up to learn more about my culture. It’s definitely a heavy and intense read. At times, it felt a bit too long and slow-paced, but the writing was beautiful, especially the vivid scenes and descriptions of the war. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the historical context, even if the pacing didn’t fully hold me the entire way through.
I stumbled across this book in a bookstore, and since it focused on Haiti, I knew I had to pick it up to learn more about my culture. It’s definitely a heavy and intense read. At times, it felt a bit too long and slow-paced, but the writing was beautiful, especially the vivid scenes and descriptions of the war. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the historical context, even if the pacing didn’t fully hold me the entire way through.
I stumbled across this book in a bookstore, and since it focused on Haiti, I knew I had to pick it up to learn more about my culture. It’s definitely a heavy and intense read. At times, it felt a bit too long and slow-paced, but the writing was beautiful, especially the vivid scenes and descriptions of the war. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the historical context, even if the pacing didn’t fully hold me the entire way through.
I stumbled across this book in a bookstore, and since it focused on Haiti, I knew I had to pick it up to learn more about my culture. It’s definitely a heavy and intense read. At times, it felt a bit too long and slow-paced, but the writing was beautiful, especially the vivid scenes and descriptions of the war. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the historical context, even if the pacing didn’t fully hold me the entire way through.