Review: Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires

Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: January 2019

This is a series of short stories that talks about different topics among the African American community. Some of the topics covered in the selection are Cosplay, homosexuality, friendships, and weight issues. I really enjoyed the collection of stories, but there were only a couple that really left a lasting impression.

Usually, I'm not a fan of short stories because it's never enough for me. I always want more of the story which I think you miss. My favorite story was that one about the Frenemies and one of the characters from that story carried over to another story.

I was able to finish listening to the entire book in one day.

From Amazon: Each captivating story plunges headfirst into the lives of utterly original characters. Some are darkly humorous—two mothers exchanging snide remarks through notes in their kids’ backpacks—while others are devastatingly poignant. In the title story, when a cosplayer, dressed as his favorite anime character, is mistaken for a violent threat the consequences are dire; in another story, a teen struggles between her upper middle-class upbringing and her desire to fully connect with so-called black culture.




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Review: Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan

Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Published: May 2020
 

Flora lost her mother when she was just 8 years old and she has felt lonely almost just as long. When she meets Jack, the connection is immediate. Jack is a widow and is raising his two daughters. Jack's oldest daughter, Izzy, has taken on a huge role since the death of her mother. Now, a year later, Flora comes into their lives. Will they be able to build a relationship or will Flora have to go back to loneliness.

Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This book was a cute emotional story about love and loss. I could empathize with Izzy. When my father got remarried, it was a difficult transition. Fortunately, I still had my mother, so I didn't have to take on that role, but I didn't want anyone to disrupt what had already been disrupted in our family.

Overall, I enjoyed this story. There were parts of it that dragged along which made me bring my rating down some. IF you like family stories, or stories about love after loss or divorce, you will enjoy this book.



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