I'm giving this 2.5 stars. I struggled with this book. Let me start off by saying that themes of race, passing, Jim Crow laws/era and being black in AI'm giving this 2.5 stars. I struggled with this book. Let me start off by saying that themes of race, passing, Jim Crow laws/era and being black in America, whether it's now or in the past are all very relevant topics and a part of history. Having said that, this storyline of black women trying to or having to pass as white has been way overdone in the past year or two. If I hadn't recently read multiple books on this subject, I may have enjoyed this one a lot more.
Besides the overdone storyline, there were a few other aspects that didn't work out for me. First, there were too many POVs, making it confusing at times. It would often get jumbled and I had to re-read certain chapters to make sense of it all. This is a slow burn book, so it took awhile to get into the story. The book was too long and I struggled with the execution. The writing itself left alot to be desired. I really could not relate to the St. John sisters. You are already millionaires, who just inherited more millions and they were unhappy, ungrateful and overall seemed miserable in their lives.
While the storyline is one that's been overdone, it was still an interesting and intense story. The decisions that Kitty and her mom had to make, the historical aspects of this book, were thought provoking and heart breaking. The book does deliver on an interesting twist of who Kitty Karr was and why she left her inheritance to the St. John sisters, even if some of it was predictable.
My thanks to Crystal Smith Paul, Henry Holt & Co. and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review....more
After staying up all night crying, I think I can try to put some thoughts together on this book. This was a beautifully heart breaking book. My heart After staying up all night crying, I think I can try to put some thoughts together on this book. This was a beautifully heart breaking book. My heart swelled with love for so many of the characters and broke at the same time over the life lessons and regrets. This is the first time I've heard or read about a death doula. And while the premise of the book intrigued me, I was worried it would be too heavy. It wasn't. I fell in love with Clover's character and found it fascinating learning about what a death doula does. Claudia, Leo, Clover's grandfather, Hugo all had so many incredible words of advice that I will definitely keep with me. This book pulled out so many emotions. I am so impressed this was the author’s debut novel. It has been a minute since a book has stirred this kind of response from me - and I mean that in a positive way. There were so many beautiful parts of this book. This book with stay with me a long time. I definitely recommend it. But have a box of kleenex handy....more
I do love this series. My only complaint is that it's a little repetitive for those who have read the entire series. I don't need explanations on who I do love this series. My only complaint is that it's a little repetitive for those who have read the entire series. I don't need explanations on who everyone is and how they fit into Boxer's life. ...more
My favorite villian makes another appearance in this book, we're waiting to see if my son's favorite villian is coming back or gone for good. Gret serMy favorite villian makes another appearance in this book, we're waiting to see if my son's favorite villian is coming back or gone for good. Gret series!...more
"But sometimes it seems to me like Yaweh chooses to work through the most unlikely of people."
Or work through the most unlikely books! This book was p"But sometimes it seems to me like Yaweh chooses to work through the most unlikely of people."
Or work through the most unlikely books! This book was picked by my book club and at first I wasn't all that crazy to read it. The cover is absolutely stunning, but besides that I probably never would have picked this up to read. And it wold have been my loss! This book captured my heart! I absolutely loved it. I'm really impressed this was the author's debut novel. What talented writing! And a genius storyline. She brings to life the exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt. There really isn't a bad thing or criticism to say about this book. I'm excited to read the rest in the series.
"There is always hope. As long as we have breath in our bodies, there is hope."...more
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