A beguiling and electric commentary on class, race, and trauma. With sensual and gritty prose, this tale of grief https://instagram.com/p/CpxXJ1yriJV/
A beguiling and electric commentary on class, race, and trauma. With sensual and gritty prose, this tale of grief and control expertly mounts unease and anger, mirroring the stages of grief and transformation with haunting ease. Magnolia’s journey from vulnerable and uncertain, to ensnared in webs of deception and desire, to independent and self assured, is one that readers will quickly become invested in; she is a champion of women who bloom at night, who know the call of the wind in the trees, who are nurturing their wings to soar. An amazingly strong and enchanting debut.
Thank you so much to Goodreads and to Monica Brashears for this ARC, please look for House of Cotton in April 2023!...more
A fascinating account of the doomed journeys that people take in an attempt to truly know themselves and their surroundings. Rich with cultural and acA fascinating account of the doomed journeys that people take in an attempt to truly know themselves and their surroundings. Rich with cultural and academic discussions, Perpetual West is a seeping statement on the American Dream, the varying forms of love that we feel, and the deceptions that we weave in order to shield the inner workings of our minds and hearts. This novel poses the questions of: what does it mean to truly belong somewhere? Where is it that we are our most authentic selves? Who is in control of our decisions, and to what ends do we identify as individuals? A uniquely educational read.
Thank you so much to Goodreads and Mesha Maren for this giveaway copy!!...more
A wild ride of revenge and mending broken hearts, along an expansive Route 66 road trip. Told in alternating timelines and perspectives, we have a froA wild ride of revenge and mending broken hearts, along an expansive Route 66 road trip. Told in alternating timelines and perspectives, we have a front row seat to the devastating consequences of jealousy and miscommunications; however, we also see the power of loyalty and family ties; even after years of hardship and pain, we know who we can turn to at the day’s end. Filled with great musical references and compelling characters, this is a great read for fans of historical fiction.
Thank you so much to Goodreads, Denny S Bryce, and Kensington publishing for this giveaway win!...more
Firstly, thank you so much to Goodreads, Riverhead Books, and Aamina Ahmad for this ARC giveaway! This book was stunning- gritty, deeply emotional, anFirstly, thank you so much to Goodreads, Riverhead Books, and Aamina Ahmad for this ARC giveaway! This book was stunning- gritty, deeply emotional, and complex. I took my time with this story, appreciating the heart of this novel- how difficult it is to do the right thing, to have those difficult conversations in life. How many consequences we invoke for wanting more, doing more, defending more. The prose is gorgeous and gripping, from begging to end I was hooked on each character and time period. Truly a essential read for history fans, and for those who like film noir! ...more
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