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ohthatmomglow's Reviews (850)
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This one was good enough to keep my attention, but also wasn't my favorite Lily Gold book. The tension came from our FMC's stalker storyline and not from the chemistry with the dudes.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama is a heartfelt tribute to the strength, resilience, and contributions of American figures throughout history. Written as a letter to his daughters, it beautifully celebrates the qualities that shape great leaders and inspire future generations. A touching and uplifting read for all ages.
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Sweet slow burn with a cinnamon roll hero who has loved her forever.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Perhaps not the world's best written book, but dangit it was still a fun and spicy read. But like... medium spicy. I definitely saw people talking about how spicy it was and I feel like that was a bit of a let down for someone who reads just straight filth....
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
The romance aspect isn't very deep or strong, but I did truly enjoy the book.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Both of these characters are cold and prickly at first, but they really work together. This isn't my favorite Denise Williams book but its still solid.
All the Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit of Dreams as Radical Resistance
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Notes taken during the read:
"we are being known for our resistance and not for our living."
"we shouldn't have to create our own everything in order to experience equity."
Black women are often not allowed to be soft and are instead forced to be strongblackwoman even to their own detriment. however, there can be strength in being soft. "Our softness does not negate our strength whatsoever."
"surrendering shame is revolutionary"
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare."
"the fact of the matter is, some folk don't hear you until you cuss."
Thoughts on the supremacist and patriarchal view that the only studying and knowlege that "counts" are those that happen within the walls of a classroom or space that white patriarchy deems credible. This discounts all the time, energy, labor that women have historically put in outside of the classroom sharing knowledge, having discussions, and creating their own knowledge.
Citation is political. cite the source and cite the spark. (basic practice in being a good ally)
do not undervalue their contribution to your knowledge.
"we are being known for our resistance and not for our living."
"we shouldn't have to create our own everything in order to experience equity."
Black women are often not allowed to be soft and are instead forced to be strongblackwoman even to their own detriment. however, there can be strength in being soft. "Our softness does not negate our strength whatsoever."
"surrendering shame is revolutionary"
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare."
"the fact of the matter is, some folk don't hear you until you cuss."
Thoughts on the supremacist and patriarchal view that the only studying and knowlege that "counts" are those that happen within the walls of a classroom or space that white patriarchy deems credible. This discounts all the time, energy, labor that women have historically put in outside of the classroom sharing knowledge, having discussions, and creating their own knowledge.
Citation is political. cite the source and cite the spark. (basic practice in being a good ally)
do not undervalue their contribution to your knowledge.