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171 reviews
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Storytelling was poor and the plot wasn’t good either.
Maitama Linen: The Scandalous Lives of Abuja Elites by Shehu Usman Yakubu
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A quick and thrilling read. It felt like reading a gossip blog. I went from confused to shocked to surprised and finally settled on disbelief. Just when you thought someone couldn’t stoop so low, they did. The storytelling could be better but the plot was good.
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A good read about faes, fairies and magical creatures and islands but it ended too abruptly for me. Instead of splitting it into parts, the story could have continued. Also, the X rated scenes were well written.
Bound by Marriage by Nalini Singh
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Quite a short and easy read. Not the usual Nalini Singh style but it’s worth reading.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
4.0
I have read other fairy books but this one takes the cake. It was impossible to put down and I read the other books in the series quickly.
The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu
4.0
I read this book within 3 hours. This was a thrilling read. The cover was also so gorgeous.
Maame by Jessica George
4.0
No book has ever made me angrier at African parents than this coming-of-age story of Maggie did.