Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan was powerful, heart wrenching, and what I've come to crave from this amazing writer. Kimba is an astonishing heroine. I was not expecting pregnancy to be such a major focus of the story based on the blurb alone.

But readers, I ate this story up, every emotional and devastating part. Seeing how Kimba and Ezra grew up together, witnessing their parents' stories and watching the unraveling of the mystery surrounding why their parents' friendship imploded, and seeing how Kimba and Ezra handled their attraction as Ezra's relationship with partner ended was captivating. Questions of faith, identity, and what it means to be parent where also examined in thought provoking ways. I don't want to say too much more about the plot as it is best enjoyed as it unfolds. I've noted some CWs below.

As always I was left inspired and a bit hungover after reading, but if you loved Ryan's last duology you won't want to miss this one. Queen Move can be read as a standalone.


Thank you to the author for the free review copy.


CWs: pregnancy (all aspects, both in the past, discussed, and happening to main characters, cheating (in the past, assumed), I can't think of others right now but let me know if I've missed something major.