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A review by bookworminchrist
Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book so much I’ve immediately gone to pick up another book by the author! I was blessed to be given an E-ARC of this book as part of the Hear Our Voices book tour.
I love love loved the dual timeline, getting to know the history behind Tabby’s Meats & Sweets which had been handed down from generation to generation. I love learning about African American history and Tabitha’s side of the story was so rich with detail about African American life during the early twentieth century. Set in South Carolina between Georgetown and Charleston I loved immersing myself in the food and culture there. As a work of Christian fiction the author does an amazing job of creating characters who come to life through the joys and sorrows of life. Their struggles were so relatable and I actually caught myself crying and laughing at different times. To be honest, I believe I have found a new favourite author and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of her books.
I love love loved the dual timeline, getting to know the history behind Tabby’s Meats & Sweets which had been handed down from generation to generation. I love learning about African American history and Tabitha’s side of the story was so rich with detail about African American life during the early twentieth century. Set in South Carolina between Georgetown and Charleston I loved immersing myself in the food and culture there. As a work of Christian fiction the author does an amazing job of creating characters who come to life through the joys and sorrows of life. Their struggles were so relatable and I actually caught myself crying and laughing at different times. To be honest, I believe I have found a new favourite author and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of her books.
Minor: Death, Mental illness, and Grief