Honey; Sweeter Than Honey. Maya Mahree. 2019/2020. B. Love Publications. [Soure: Kindle Unlimited.] This review actually covers both books in this series, Honey and its sequel, Sweeter Than Honey. I started reading the sequel, not realizing it was part of a series. Naturally, I had to go back to find book 1. I’ll start here by saying that I likely wouldn’t have known I was reading a sequel if not for my spidey senses because...
In His Corner. Alexandra Warren. 2017. 283 pages. [Source: Kindle Unlimited.] This book is actually a reread for me. I picked it up when it was released; I obviously was side-tracked before posting a review. I chose to revisit it this week when the author, Alexandra Warren, announced it would be leaving the Kindle Unlimited library. In His Corner features Bella Stevenson, a staff writer for the online magazine Fullest Disclosure. Her at...
The Reinvention of the Rose. Christina C. Jones. 2020. Warm Hues Creative. 200 pages. [Source: Personal copy] In Deuces Wild, The Garden fell, leaving its Roses and Thorns with newfound autonomy over their lives. Some integrated seamlessly into new lifestyles, while others had a stormier experience. Such is Tempest. She’s settled into what she has crafted as a quiet, anonymous, unassuming existence in The Heights. She’s slow...
Real Men Knit. Kwana Jackson. 2020. Berkley. 336 pages. [Source: public library.] Real Men Knit caught my eye months before its release for a few reasons: The title – a statement like “real men knit” is somewhat provocative, given that knitting is seen as a feminine craft, despite is origins The content – one of my primary hobbies is crocheting, so anything that centers fiber arts is worth checking out The cover,...
Salt: A World History. Mark Kurlansky. 2003. Penguin Books. 494 pages. [Source: public library.] I didn’t know exactly what I was getting into when I picked up Salt, but what I got was quite literally a world history of salt. At its core, this book asserts that “since the beginning of civilization, salt was one of the most sought-after commodities in human history.” I can’t say I’ve ever put that much thoug...
