I randomly came across this book at the bookstore last month and was drawn by the cover. I also knew Read Caribbean would be happening this month and thought it'd be a good addition to the list of books I plan to read. In this post, I'll be sharing my thoughts on Sweetness in the skin by Ishi Robinson. My thoughts Set in Jamaica, this novel follows 13-year-old Pumpkin, who lives with her mother, aunt, and grandmother. She has a strained ... Read the Post...
River sing me home by Eleanor Shearer | Book Review
I finished River Sing me home by Eleanor Shearer just in time for Read Caribbean month and it's definitely a book that surprised me. In this post, I'll be sharing my thoughts on it. Synopsis "The master of the Providence plantation in Barbados gathers his slaves and announces the king has decreed an end to slavery. As of the following day, the Emancipation Act of 1834 will come into effect. The cries of joy fall silent when he announces ... Read the Post...
The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Book Review
I started a book club and The Measure by Nikki Erlick was my first bookclub pick. I was partly nervous and excited about book club and I'm so happy it went really well. Now, let's get into the book itself. My thoughts One spring morning, everyone around the world woke up to find a box on their front doorstep, each one marked with their name and containing a string. The length of the string seems to carry a deeper significance than it first ... Read the Post...
An unusual grief by Yewande Omotosho – Review
Hi Readers, I'm back with another book review. I'm on a roll this month! I've been wanting to read this right from when I participated in the cover reveal years ago. I sadly left Nigeria before I could get my copy but Rhoda at Cassava Republic was nice enough to send me a copy! I've saved it for when I was mentally ready for it - As the tile suggest, it's an heavy read. In this post, I'll be sharing my thoughts on An Unusual Grief by Yewande ... Read the Post...