This is not my usual genre of romance. I don't know if it's because it hits too close to home and makes me think of my exes, but I've always steered clear of ghetto love stories. With that said, I did go in with an open mind and was left with the same heartwarming feeling that I get after a Hallmark movie.

Lawson is sarcastic, confident, closed off emotionally, honest, a family man, and a hustler. I am not mad at him. I liked his swagger, I liked his come backs, and damn if I didn't give him dimples and imagine him as Usher biting that bottom lip.

Ryder is very relatable. She seems like an intelligent, hardworking, outspoken, independent woman. I can't tell you how many times I clapped and agreed with her when she called these men out on their shit. Yaassss bitch I was there for it.

I love that both characters had real bodies. A lot of authors make their characters unrealistically beautiful and fit. I pictured these two as that cute couple in the mall dressed in color coordinated outfits, relaxed, and making jokes with one another.

My only negatives are that there was underlining homophobia. However, I do appreciate that the author put a spotlight on depression, healing, and communicating one's feelings. I know in the black community men especially old school; men are supposed to be strong and hard. Speaking on your feelings especially sadness isn't always encouraged. It was nice to see how much support Lawson had.

I would highly recommend this author and her other books. But I will stress this is written by a black author and it's heavily set in the black community and emersed in black culture. There may be a vibe or little comments that could go over one's head if they aren't family with the black community especially in the south and how they speak and act and what is considered disrespectful.