Genevieve
Overall, this was an incredible story full with history. Vanessa Riley did a great job capturing the time period with her writing. It started off kinda slow, mainly because there’s so much history packed in, but once I got into it, I was drawn into the lives of these two heroic women. We so often hear about the men of the Haitian Revolution, so it was powerful to learn about the roles Gaou Adbaraya Toya and Marie-Claire Bonheur Dessalines played.
Overall, this was an incredible story full with history. Vanessa Riley did a great job capturing the time period with her writing. It started off kinda slow, mainly because there’s so much history packed in, but once I got into it, I was drawn into the lives of these two heroic women. We so often hear about the men of the Haitian Revolution, so it was powerful to learn about the roles Gaou Adbaraya Toya and Marie-Claire Bonheur Dessalines played.
I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. You could really feel how much Nigeria missed her mom. Her father frustrated me through most of the story, and it hurt to see how much she had to grow up before her time. She had to grow up fast, but watching her find her own path was powerful. I also loved how the Haitian culture was included, it made the story even more special to me. Seeing her break away from what others expected and choose her own path made this story unforgettable.
I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. You could really feel how much Nigeria missed her mom. Her father frustrated me through most of the story, and it hurt to see how much she had to grow up before her time. She had to grow up fast, but watching her find her own path was powerful. I also loved how the Haitian culture was included, it made the story even more special to me. Seeing her break away from what others expected and choose her own path made this story unforgettable.
If You Lie
I really wanted to like this book,it was one of my most anticipated reads, and I’d been searching for a copy for a while. When it became our book club pick, I was excited and jumped in with both the Kindle and audiobook versions. But honestly, it just wasn’t for me. I didn’t connect with any of the characters, the pacing felt slow, and I kept waiting for something to pull me in. It finally started picking up toward the end,but by then, I was already over it.
I really wanted to like this book,it was one of my most anticipated reads, and I’d been searching for a copy for a while. When it became our book club pick, I was excited and jumped in with both the Kindle and audiobook versions. But honestly, it just wasn’t for me. I didn’t connect with any of the characters, the pacing felt slow, and I kept waiting for something to pull me in. It finally started picking up toward the end,but by then, I was already over it.
First read for Haitian Heritage Month, and it delivered! I absolutely loved The Rings of Revolution! It’s such a creative and powerful fantasy that shows the history of the Haitian Revolution. Emmanuel Jean-Pierre combines real history with magic, resistance, and Haitian culture. I could really imagine everything as I read. The characters were strong and unforgettable, and the story kept me hooked from start to finish. As a Haitian-American, it was amazing to see this part of history reimagined with pride and power. If you love historical fantasy with purpose, magic, and heart, this is a must-read!
First read for Haitian Heritage Month, and it delivered! I absolutely loved The Rings of Revolution! It’s such a creative and powerful fantasy that shows the history of the Haitian Revolution. Emmanuel Jean-Pierre combines real history with magic, resistance, and Haitian culture. I could really imagine everything as I read. The characters were strong and unforgettable, and the story kept me hooked from start to finish. As a Haitian-American, it was amazing to see this part of history reimagined with pride and power. If you love historical fantasy with purpose, magic, and heart, this is a must-read!
If You Lie
I really wanted to like this book,it was one of my most anticipated reads, and I’d been searching for a copy for a while. When it became our book club pick, I was excited and jumped in with both the Kindle and audiobook versions. But honestly, it just wasn’t for me. I didn’t connect with any of the characters, the pacing felt slow, and I kept waiting for something to pull me in. It finally started picking up toward the end,but by then, I was already over it.
I really wanted to like this book,it was one of my most anticipated reads, and I’d been searching for a copy for a while. When it became our book club pick, I was excited and jumped in with both the Kindle and audiobook versions. But honestly, it just wasn’t for me. I didn’t connect with any of the characters, the pacing felt slow, and I kept waiting for something to pull me in. It finally started picking up toward the end,but by then, I was already over it.
I was really looking forward to this book, but it turned out to be just okay. While The Perfect Marriage hooked me from the start, this one felt a bit underwhelming. There were a few twists that grabbed my attention, but overall, it lacked the depth I was hoping for. Disappointed, because I really wanted to love it.
I was really looking forward to this book, but it turned out to be just okay. While The Perfect Marriage hooked me from the start, this one felt a bit underwhelming. There were a few twists that grabbed my attention, but overall, it lacked the depth I was hoping for. Disappointed, because I really wanted to love it.
I was really looking forward to this book, but it turned out to be just okay. While The Perfect Marriage hooked me from the start, this one felt a bit underwhelming. There were a few twists that grabbed my attention, but overall, it lacked the depth I was hoping for. Disappointed, because I really wanted to love it.
I was really looking forward to this book, but it turned out to be just okay. While The Perfect Marriage hooked me from the start, this one felt a bit underwhelming. There were a few twists that grabbed my attention, but overall, it lacked the depth I was hoping for. Disappointed, because I really wanted to love it.