Hi bookworms and welcome to my review of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Thank you to Simon and Schuster for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is out today. content warnings
racism, slavery, death Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford’s ancestors are among the founders of Maryland. Their family history there extends more than three hundred years, but as with the genealogical searches of many African Americans with roots in slavery, their family tree can only be traced back five generations before going dark. Carole’s poems capture voices ranging from her ancestors to Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman to the plantation house and land itself that connects them all, and Jeffery’s evocative illustrations help carry the story from the first mention of a forebear listed as property in a 1781 ledger to he and his mother’s homegoing trip to Africa in 2016.
Kin: Rooted in Hope is a powerful novel in verse where the author recounts the story of her genealogy. The beautiful prose added a very personal element to the story. We followed the history of Carole and Jeffery's ancestors along with their own journey in researching and discovering their stories. Throughout the book, many different perspectives and generations throughout history are explored. There are also sections pertaining to important historical figures and events. The beautiful illustrations added another layer of complexity to the prose and immerse the reader into the story. I gave this book 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's all for my review of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford. I hope you enjoyed it! What are you currently reading? Let me know in the comments below!
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Happy Thursday bookworms and welcome to my review of The Boy You Always Wanted by Michelle Quach. I was sent an ARC copy by HarperCollins Canada in exchange for an honest review. This book is currently available in stores. content warnings
Cancer, sexism, death of a parent, science class animal dissection The Boy You Always Wanted is about Francine, a girl who would do anything for her grandfather and wants to make his final wish come true, to see a male heir carry on their family traditions. She knows it's outdated but is determined to enlist the help of Ollie (her family friend and ex-crush). All he needs to do is pretend to be ceremoniously adopted and act like a grandson. Ollie on the other hand, is totally not on board with the plan, especially given how sexist it is, but soon he's more invested in Franchine's scheme (and in her) than he thought possible. Now Francine will need to figure out just what she needs from herself and Ollie, because after all, sometimes the boy you always wanted isn't what you expected.
After loving Michelle's debut, I had high hopes for this book and it did not disappoint! Once again, I loved Michelle's writing style and found that the dual POVs added a lot of dimension to the plot. We got a wide range of intriguing characters that grabbed my attention immediately. Each of the side characters had their own stories and personalities and created a great community for the book to be set in. I'd have to say that my favourite character was Francine. I loved reading about her journey toward discovering who she really was and what was important to her. I was also rooting for Ollie and Francine from the beginning. The romance was very well-paced and had all the heartwarming vibes! While it does feature an adorable romance, The Boy You Always Wanted also explores heavy topics like family expectations, health struggles, and self-love. This range of topics created a multi-dimensional reading experience. With a focus on family and self-discovery, plus an adorable romance, you have to add The Boy You Always Wanted to your tbr! I cannot wait to read more of Michelle's work in the future. I gave this book 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's a wrap on my review of The Boy You Always Wanted by Michelle Quach! I hope you enjoyed it! If you could only eat 1 dessert for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Let me know in the comments below! |
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