Ok I really love this story the coldest winter ever . So naturally I read the sequel. To me winter was a a** hole but you gotta love her at the same time

Great review. I get what you’re saying about the older books. I actually loved A Love Song for Ricki Wilde. I listened to it on Audio and I was in the mood for a fairytale. The narrators did a great job, it was so New York, and it came out in February on a leap year which was written into the story. That added to the enchanted world the Tia Williams created. It was a fun read. I actually listened to it again because it helped me fall asleep. It was instalove or an inexplicable attraction. I get what you’re saying. Like a fairytale. This Could be Us was pretty good. I agree with your recommendation of read if you have time. I enjoy Kennedy Ryan’s books. I like her vocabulary, the nood to Bell Hooks was a nice touch. I did enjoy the book, but it didn’t leave you with the book high that you feel after reading something that resonates deeply with you. I definitely enjoy your book reviews, how you unpack themes and characters, as well as your critiques!!!

I have definitely read all three of Kiese’s books, the first published versions and the revisions. He is a great thought leader and writer. So looking forward to more work from him! I also watch his interview and follow his socials, he is authentic, raw, and real! After finishing your video, I wanted to thank you for your thoughtful analysis of his book. It’s hard to find others to discuss books that are profound and thought provoking. I Love his mind too! I stumbled across Long Division on a table at Barnes and Noble last year. I had never heard of Kiese. Time travel is definitely not something that I would usually gravitate to, but the structure of the book intrigued me. Then the dialogue between the kids was so authentic and funny. Sounded like some kids from my childhood experiences. It reeled me in and I have been a super fan ever since! I am always interested when people critique a book bcuz I never do that. It’s something that I am learning and unpacking about myself as a reader. I either like it or I don’t. I accept author’s body of work or art as is, allowing them non-judgmental creative expression. The only pet peeve I have in a book is if it drags. Is that weird?

I just finished reading daughter in exile by Bisi Adjapon. I had a really good time with it! ☺ I also read the first two books by Tomi Adeyemi in that series. Children of anarchy and anguish has not received many good reviews. I'm now on the fence about reading it. I may have to wait your review to see if I should pick up sooner than later.

Yes please... We need the urban fiction series 🎉🎉

Nice review my friend just put me on to these Novels and we literally share like all the same questions and concerns. MTAF was not my fav because it was pretty depressing with all the tragic events but Ethic was a lot better. I questioned the Raven situation not knowing it was Mizan In the ski mask as well. I’m happy in the second book history didn’t repeat itself, maybe Raven was just a naive dumb girl lol! And at the end of Ethic I definitely think they’re going to target Messiah for Lucas and Kenzies death. I hope you have a review for the 2nd book cuz once I finish I will be watching! 📖🔥

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Do you plan on reading/ making a vid on the last book of the Children of Blood and Bone trilogy?

This book was soo good. I’m hoping there is a part 2

I just finished the book. I CANNOT stop thinking about it 😂😂

Congrats on the new home! After reading A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, I felt the same way about Ricki and Ezra. I walked away thinking that maybe it was because I am not a fan of Instalove. I need to catch up with you for On Us!

I just finished this book and I loved it. Darius got on all of my nerves and I can’t believe he did what he did. I agree with you about the last quarter of the book because it did feel a little rushed and I do wish there was a little more.

EZ needs a book about his sensitivity and dreams.

I love Issa and Ali

Wow, i felt the complete opposite about this book. To me the first book dragged out while the second book was action packed. However, I do agree that book 2 was more about Amari than Zelie. I also agree that Tzain was undeveloped as a character. I disagree with you about the ending of Book 2 though. It seems many ppl are upset about the ending because it dealt with slavery (I don't know if that is the case with you). I don't understand because there were many references of slavery all throughout book 1. Are we forgetting that the reason why Zelie's father almost drowned at sea in Book 1 was because he didn't want his daughter to end up a slave in the stocks so he went fishing to get his coins up? What about the ppl who were forced to rebuild the bridge for Inan because Zelie and company caused the original bridge to collapse? Those ppl who rebuilt the bridge were slaves. And lastly, the water games in the arena. Those were slaves being forced to compete, kill, and die for the amusement of the rich and greedy. So I am confused as to why the ending is book 2 was a problem for many ppl. Thanks for the review. Did your read Book 3 yet by any chance?

First, great review. I read books 1 and 2. I think the book cover for book 2 is way better. I was watching a few other video reviews and i see a lot of ppl trashing the author. Smh.

I cannot wait for this book

I wish she would’ve finished the story line, blew me

According to you: the Biggest Flaw is the Elixir of Life. Flamel explains that the elixir's formula and ingredients are always found on the same particular page number of the Book of Abraham. It's on the section, which is missing from Josh's two pages. However, the formula and ingredients for the elixir change every time and hence remembering the previous formula (or any earlier ones) would be useless.

I love this book series ❤

Just finished A Love Song For Ricki Wilde today! It was amazing. Was looking for what to read next so I will try some of these! Thank you!!

Have you read the cartel series?

I’m definitely anxiously waiting for this new book. I hope it’s not too hood hip hoppy like the description says 😂😂

Oh! Yes yes! Agree!

So I really thought I was the only one who didn’t have a good feeling when I read life after death, but to hear you say a lot of other people felt the same way is good to know I was not alone and that it was a little weird and disappointing, although it did have some good parts. And with that comment of the new book, the powerful hip-hop hood style BS is corny as hell because I don’t know where they thought this was a comedy. This ain’t funny. This is serious! I’ve been invested myself into this story since I was a preteen! 😑

I though Blue was well within her right to say what she said to Morgan. Morgan was talking crazy to her first.

The book was actually ok but at the sametime parts of it was confusing but once I get to the end the last 3 chapters were good knowing that she is alive and gives me a lil hope to listen the next book

You are right there are so many good books. I recently read Black Shield Maiden, African-Viking fantasy. I enjoyed. RuPaul's memoir was also good.

Love this review!! So glad there weren’t spoilers cuz I’m only on page 139. Also I feel like glad I’m reading this on kindle. If I had known it was over 700 pages I prolly wouldn’t have bought it. 😂. But I’m totally invested now.

I have to tell you, I am very PO’d because I learned long ago to never get involved in series while they are ongoing. Now I see that your review is nine months ago‼️I typically wait at least a year after the series is a wrap because I can’t stand cliffhangers, nor waiting for the next book. I had no idea that book 5 was not the end. This ghetto fab fairytale is not my style anyway and this woman needs to hone in her writing skills miserably……. Who knows when Butterfly 6 will be out or if it will be the final book in her never ending rinse and repeat series. She probably has no idea how she will wrap this up.🙄😡

I love your take on the book! Awesome job ✊🏽👏

So, Messiah didn’t die of cancer? I just finished the invitation and now I’m very confused.

Is the female main character black? She doesn’t look black from the cover and I’m trying to read book that center bw lately

I've read every single SS book, but I haven't enjoyed one since Meaning of Love. (I really only enjoyed Midnight and Chiasa's romance and every scene with Bangs but I digress). After the disappointment of Life after Death, I really hope this one will feel a bit more like SS's writing in TCWE and a bit of A Gangster Love Story.

Chile, how’d you hold up that book for 20 mins??? Wasn’t your arm tired?

I was listening to the audio book so I got a little mixed up and imagined white hands literally, as her having vitiligo .

No convo between Ikenna and Selene, only ass whooping 😂😂.

Absolutely love, “Their eyes were watching God.” Gorgeous story ❤️

Love your energy in this video!

I feel like Soulties would be an excellent movie!

I think the reason winter couldn’t break free of her mentality was because her PARENTS indoctrinated her from the second she came out the coochie, that’s why the intro of the book is her explaining life straight out the coochie. Most of us who were raised in the hood, saw a certain lifestyle and got exposed to it, but usually your parents are telling you to stay in school, get good grades, stay out of trouble, etc. so even if you do go down the wrong path, you have the foundation and upbringing of KNOWING it’s the wrong path. With winter, she was literally brainwashed into believing the wrong path was right, her parents didn’t even have her go to school or study at home.

Was this a first read or reread for you? I read Their Eyes Were Watching God years ago. Perhaps I need to break it out again??? Your review peaked my interest. Great review! 😊

I don’t remember the first book well enough but I remember Deka describing white hands as the most beautiful women she had ever seen and I feel like when she was describing that she described her to be black, but I could be mistaken. Will need to re-read to be sure. There is a lot to unpack in this trilogy. I personally loved all 3 books and felt the the series had some problems but overall was greater than the sum of its parts.

Their Eyes Were Watching God is one of the best books I've ever read. Absolutely loved it!

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