Che-Michelle Tales

This year, I read a few books that  I didn’t write a review for the irony. For some readers, I felt like I needed to re-read the book. I had every intention to write a review for other books, but I didn’t schedule a time to sit and write. Finally, some books were just for fun, and I didn’t feel the need to dissect the story I read; it was just for fun.  Below are the books I read and didn’t review:

Luster- This book was captivating and odd. I. was intrigued by the book but was taken aback by the rawness and pain from all parties involved. I feel like I missed critical elements of the story and want to re-read the book and thoroughly grasp the details. 

LegendBorn-  This book was intriguing, but I had drawbacks in dealing with the main character’s grief.  As we are humans that have experienced grief, it affects us all differently. I felt everyone wanted the main character to get over her grief three months before the big story’s beginning. TIn addition, the main character never seemed to have confidence in herself; at times, she was confident; at other times, it was like the self-doubt would paralyze her with fear.   I enjoyed the book, but the handling of grief from her family and friends disappointed me, but  I could be an enabler. 

Katee Roberts- Books 1-3

Desperate Measures

Learn My Lesson

A Worthy Opponent

I enjoyed the first three books in the series. I truly enjoyed how the author flipped the premise of the Disney Princess, Hero, and Villian dynamic.  I appreciated how the woman in each book had agency over their bodies and wasn’t shrinking violets.  The communication between all consenting partners was excellent and delicious!   I  did grow tired of the MFM threesome, but the scenes are descriptive, the use of BDSM was incredible, along the use of consent throughout the books was top tier.  

God Save the Queens-   This book is an essential Hip-Hop anthology about the history of  Black Women of Hip-Hop. Reading the stories of  Black Woman’s journey in Hip-Hop and to dominate in a male-driven field.  The author cultivated each level to feel like a personal conversation about their success and trauma with each artist.  If you are a hip-hop head, this was an excellent book to read and see behind the veil of what it takes to succeed. 

Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah. If you were in your teenage years from 1994-2001, you experienced the phenomenon known as Aaliyah.  This young woman was at the tip of stardom before she returned to Heaven.  Kathy Iandoli was captivated by the little-known stories, and. Behind the scenes look at. Aaliyah Life.  When handling a problematic situation about her first mentors* (mentor has used very,’ loosely, he was a predator) and the fact that Aaliyah triumph and become the legend we know and love

Never Caught: The Washingtons Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave. Erica Armstrong Dunbar did a magnificent job illustrating how an enslaved Ona Judge got away from her enslavers, our first president, and his wife. Washington’s pursued a slave until they passed.  The fact that Ona Judge got away and attempted to live her life. As best as possible, this book sheds light on what it was like to be a slave. How they treated all of their slaves, and how slave owners discarded slaves who no longer had value in their eyes.  It’s a must-read during Black History Month. It is a quick read and thoroughly researched.  

The Glamourist and The Conjurer-  Book Reviews are coming, but If anything, it

made me realize that sometimes you should leave characters in other books if they are not helping progress the story. 

Wanna Bet-  This is a Talia Hibbert book.  I loved it. I wanted to write a review, and I. never finished it. Maybe I will go back and re-read the book to write a review; I even know the wine I want to pair with this book.

I hope you enjoy this mini-review of  I read it… I just didn’t review it; reading is fun and relaxing, reviewing books comes from inspiration.  But, unfortunately, not all books inspire you. to dissect the story for deeper meaning.  

Until Next time,

Che Michelle