I decided to take a break from the Freedman/Johnson series by the author and read something else by her in my journey of going through her work and Paper Wife was my choice. 'Paper Wife' follows Mei Ling a young Chinese girl in the 1920s who by chance becomes a paper wife to an unknown … Continue reading Book Review: Paper Wife by Laila Ibrahim
This book was gifted to me on Mother's Day and since this is the author's debut, I went into reading it with no expectations. Maame follows Maddie, a 25-year-old British-Ghanian who has been the primary caregiver to her father who has Parkinson's disease. When her mother who shuttles between London and Ghana decides to finally … Continue reading Book Review: Maame by Jessica George
As a huge fan of this author and one who is trying to go through all her books, this was my random pick from my pile of books in my Jojo Moyes TBR pile. This story follows two women from two different generations in similar situations. In the 1960s', Jenifer Stirling is married and has … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes
This is the third book in this series and I must say it has been a pleasure to go on this journey with these two families. In this book, the Johnson and the Freedman families meet once again as Mattie is close to her last days and her daughter Jordan sends for Lizbeth to spend … Continue reading Book Review: Golden Poppies (Freedman/Johnson#3) by Laila Ibrahim
This is the second book in this series, and I was eager to get into it as the first book was a blast. This second book continues to follow the Freedman and Johnson families' as they navigate through their new lives in Ohio. However, both families are compelled to travel back to Virginia on two … Continue reading Book Review: Mustard Seed (Freedman/Johnson#2) by Laila Ibrahim
I am a huge fan of historical fiction. However, most of my reading in this genre have been focused on European and Asian history. This year, I have decided to spread my wings a bit farther towards the Americas and this book was a start for me. This is also my first book by the … Continue reading Book Review: Yellow Crocus (Freedman/Johnson #1) by Laila Ibrahim
This was another interesting story by the author and as you all know I am a huge fan. 'Other People's Marriages' follow three friends who met as young married women and formed a strong bond which involved their husbands and children. The friendship between Steph and Evie breaks when a disagreement ensues between Evie's husband … Continue reading Book Review: Other People’s Marriages by Kerry Fisher
I am a huge fan of the author and this series, although I took a break from it for a while before getting back into it. 'Chasing Dreams at Hedgehog Hollow' mostly follows Lauren, Josh's aunt who had been instrumental in Samantha and Josh hook-up in the first plan. It takes us back in time … Continue reading Book Review: Chasing Dreams At Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland
I got this book as a gift, and I was glad because I had planned to explore more Caribbean authors. I had never heard about the author but reading her bio showed that she is a big deal, and I was eager to dig in. 'The Wondrous and Tragic Life of Ivan and Ivana' is … Continue reading Book Review: The Wondrous and Tragic Life of Ivan and Ivana by Maryse Conde
This is one of my "Instagram Made Me Buy It" purchases I made late last year. A lot of people on there had high praise for this book so I decided to give the author a try as I have never read any of her books. The story follows twin sisters, Naomi and Tina who … Continue reading Book Review: Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
