February has been a busy month! In addition to reading some books I own and some books I borrowed from Netgalley, I also participated in #Blackathon for Black History Month by fulfilling their Contemporary/Literature/Nonfiction Challenge. I’m happy with the many reads I picked up this month, even if they weren’t all home-runs for me. I’mContinue reading “February Reads”
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Review: A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
Actually, I need to change what I said. Everybody wants something from you, but sometimes there’s a person you want to give to. Sometimes what you give them makes you better for having given it. And it makes having to give to everyone else not so bad. – A Princess in Theory Summary and ThoughtsContinue reading “Review: A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole”
Review: When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk
I can forget about her for hours or even whole days, and then the truth rushes back like a brush fire, burning me from the inside out. The person you loved? They’re gone. – When You Were Everything Summary and Thoughts It’s been twenty-seven days since Cleo and Layla’s friendship imploded. Nearly a month since CleoContinue reading “Review: When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk”
Review: Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
One of the biggest issues with mainstream feminist writing has been the way the idea of what constitutes a feminist issue is framed. We rarely talk about basic needs as a feminist issue. Food insecurity and access to quality education, safe neighborhoods, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues. Instead of aContinue reading “Review: Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall”
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