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Madam President by Desiree Francies
4.0
emotional reflective tense
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I enjoyed this book. Heh maybe there's some catharsis about a group of black women plotting to steal the election? Some of the "history" speeches got a bit repetitive and I think overstated the paradox of black identity and "patriotism" in America. Sometimes I need an author to trust the reader enough to not have to fully repeat something as much. This is classified as a romance but the romance itself didn't feel vital to the plot. It felt more along the lines of romantic suspense or women's fiction. However, I am excited to check out the second book!