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Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne
- 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
3.0
Vivid by Beverly Jenkins
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Winds of the Storm by Beverly Jenkins
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Hacked at Christmas by Elle Madearis
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Unlucky You by K.C. Mills
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was so good. The character development for the MMC was good. One of her best books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Police brutality
Minor: Murder
Between the Lines by Christina C. Jones
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This novella was a perfect addition too the WAWG world. We got an update on Elosie & Shaw and P3! i don't typically like second chance romances but I think this was great. So many CCJ characters popped up that made my brain immediately try to connect everyone. Always good to hear from Nubia & Chloe.
The Trees by Percival Everett
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I get it. I do. But idk. At the beginning I really enjoyed it but as I continued to read it... fell kinda flat for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Violence and Xenophobia
A Dark Queen Rises by Ashok K. Banker
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Those last 50 pages turned it into a 4 star.
Tyrak really dragged the book for me. So glad we don't have to deal with him in book three!
Church Girl by Naima Simone
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Very cute. Very surprised this is Harlequin.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault