Romp by Ada Barumรฉ is a light, character-driven read with a diverse cast and a strong central premise, but if youโre expecting full-on 1980s bonkbuster energy, you might find it holds back until the final stretch.
I went into Sister of Mine thinking I was getting a fairly straightforward story about family. Itโs not that. Itโs much more layered, and sits in that slightly uncomfortable space of identity, belonging, and the things families choose not to say out loud.
What this post covers
How I rate fiction books (1 to 5 stars)
How I rate non-fiction books
How I rate memoirs and biographies
What each star rating actually means
How to interpret my book reviews
Aaron Foleyโs Boys Come First is that bookโthe one that had me laughing, cringing, and shaking my head like, โYโall really out here living like this?โ Itโs a messy, hilarious, and brutally honest look at friendship, love, and trying to keep it all together when life insists on falling apart. But more than that, itโs […]
Roots and Legends: Folktales from African Culture is a vibrant, enchanting blend of African and African American folklore that will captivate readers of all ages. As someone who grew up with Anansiโs clever escapades and the mischievous tales of Brer Rabbit, I was delighted to discover even more of the rich oral traditions that this collection […]
Elaine Adu-Poku 