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Destiny's Surrender by Beverly Jenkins
4.0
adventurous hopeful sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

All hail Billie! There were a few moments where I wanted Drew to bloody his knees begging for her forgiveness, but he gets it together by the end and their happily ever after feels right. So appreciate Jenkins' commitment to showing sex work for Black women during this period - she's unflinching in her portrayal of Billie, her pride and resilience, as well as the harm she's experienced. It's a stand-out premise for HR, because so often when we see sex work on page it's still in a more privileged context (typically white courtesans). 

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