
How Beautiful We Were
Book
Set in the fictional African village of Kosawa, How Beautiful We Were tells the story of a people...
Africa Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Cameroon

Hydromancist (7 Forbidden Arts #4)
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She's sleeping with him. She lied to him. She loves him. Can she destroy him? Tough and...
Adult Paranormal Romance

Under A Cloud (The Rival Courts #2)
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Vicky's father, Albert, the Prince Consort, has just died, leaving her and her family under a heavy...
Historical Fiction Victorian German History

Conquist
Book
Capitán Cristóbal de Varga's drive for glory and gold in 1538 Peru leads him and his army of...
Historical Fantasy Magical Realism Incas Conquistadors

Elephant Simulator
Games and Education
App
Enter into the wild savanna and live the life of an Elephant! Explore a vast world filled with...

Kristy H (1252 KP) rated The Hate u Give in Books
Jan 10, 2018
You've probably heard about Thomas' debut novel by now--it's been getting a lot of coverage and truly, deservedly so. This is definitely a powerful, eye-opening, and timely story. Thomas has created an excellent main character in Starr, whose voice shines clear and strong in the book. Her struggle to fit into two worlds is one many can relate to: Starr's just happens to have life and death consequences. Starr has wonderful, supportive parents and two humorous brothers who fill out the book with a realism and warmth that's hard to describe. Thomas is superb in capturing her characters' voices, and I found myself easily able to picture Starr and her family. I especially loved such snippets that made them jump off the pages--for instance, the family settling down to watch NBA basketball, complete with all their little superstitions (I've definitely been there) was perfect.
Starr's story isn't always easy to read (nor should it be), but it offered strong insight into the systemic problems facing African American communities--much of it framed by Starr's pragmatic parents. I thought some things tied up too easily, but I was still very profoundly affected by the story. I loved Starr and her tough yet vulnerable self. I loved her parents, their love, and their history. Her brothers cracked me up. At its core, this is a story about family, as well as identity and race. It's important, serious, heartbreaking, and yet sometimes really funny. It's also beautiful, powerful, and definitely worth a read.

Bush War Operator: Memoirs of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts and Beyond
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From the searing heat of the Zambezi Valley to the freezing cold of the Chimanimani Mountains in...

Racing the Moon's Shadow with Concorde 001: 2015
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This is the unique story of observing a total solar eclipse for no less than 74 consecutive minutes....

Secret Files: Sam Peters
Games and Entertainment
App
[ The acclaimed point and click adventure Secret Files Sam Peters has now found its way back onto...

Wesley (The Son Series Book 1)
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~Wesley~ Yeah, I don’t trust them. Who are they? The family who takes me in after they catch...
romance contemporary African American African-American adult fiction