Thicker Than Water by Kerry Washington: More Than Olivia Pope
A layered, thoughtful memoir that goes far beyond the public persona. Best experienced as an audiobook. Come for Olivia Pope, stay for the revelations.
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Romp by Ada Barumé Review: Not Quite the Bonkbuster, But Still a Fun Ride
Romp by Ada Barumé is a light, character-driven read with a diverse cast and a strong central premise, but if you’re expecting full-on 1980s bonkbuster energy, you might find it holds back until the final stretch.
Sister of Mine by Marie-Claire Amuah | A Ghanaian British Perspective on Identity and Family
I went into Sister of Mine thinking I was getting a fairly straightforward story about family. It’s not that. It’s much more layered, and sits in that slightly uncomfortable space of identity, belonging, and the things families choose not to say out loud.
My Book Rating System Explained (Fiction, Non-Fiction and Memoirs)
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
Boys, Drama & Detroit: A Black Queer Story That’s Giving Everything
Aaron Foley’s Boys Come First is that book—the one that had me laughing, cringing, and shaking my head like, “Y’all really out here living like this?” It’s 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, it’s […]
Elaine Adu-Poku 