Nigeria Jones

Synopsis via Harper Collins: Warrior Princess. That’s what Nigeria Jones’s father calls her. He has raised her as part of the Movement, a Black separatist group based in Philadelphia. Nigeria is homeschooled and vegan and participates in traditional rituals to connect her and other kids from the group to their ancestors. But when her mother—the perfectContinue reading “Nigeria Jones”

Nic Blake and The Remarkables

Hi Guys! I know it’s been a minute. I’ve been super busy between raising a 9 year and working two jobs. I’ve still been reading, though! Just haven’t had a lot of time to sit down and type detailed reviews. So I’ve decided to update everyone on what I’m reading and briefly summarize my thoughts,Continue reading “Nic Blake and The Remarkables”

Within These Wicked Walls

Synopsis Via Amazon Andromeda is a debtera—an exorcist hired to cleanse households of the Evil Eye. She would be hired, that is, if her mentor hadn’t thrown her out before she could earn her license. Now her only hope of steady work is to find a Patron—a rich, well-connected individual who will vouch for herContinue reading “Within These Wicked Walls”

Behold What is Coming: Redemptor Review

Summary Picking up where Raybearer left off, Tarisai is the first-ever Raybearer to go into the Underworld. She strikes a deal with the spirits of the deal world, stating that she will go in if they agree to end the Redemptor treaty. This will keep the children from being sacrificed in the name of peace.Continue reading “Behold What is Coming: Redemptor Review”

A Traitor Among Us: Six Crimson Cranes Review

Summary Shiori is the emperor’s only daughter, raised in the beautiful Kingdom of Kiata, where magic is forbidden. The only problem is that she discovered that she has magical powers. This has both intrigued and frightened her. What will her father do if he finds out?

What’s Tani Reading? – August

So I’ve finished all books I purchased for the month of July and took a trip to the bookstore this past weekend. I purchased four books from B&N and am anxiously awaiting Redemptor which is the follow up to Raybearer by Jordan Ifeuko. Raybearer is my favorite read this year so I’m really looking forwardContinue reading “What’s Tani Reading? – August”

A Burden Too Much to Bear: This Poison Heart Review

Summary Bri was born with a green thumb. She has a love for plants, and they love her too. Sometimes a little too much. Wherever Bri goes, plants begin to lean towards her; they become more colorful, lusher, vines begin to grow and crawl to her. She can even bring dead plants back to life.Continue reading “A Burden Too Much to Bear: This Poison Heart Review”

I’m Still A Man: The Taking of Jake Livingston

Summary Jake Livingston is a student at a private school and is the only black kid in his class. He often feels like he’s singled out and picked on by other students as well as his teachers. On top of this, Jake can also see ghosts; he’s a medium. This causes him to often withdrawContinue reading “I’m Still A Man: The Taking of Jake Livingston”

Some Stories Are Better Told In the Dark: Blackout Review

Summary Blackout is a collection of short love stories written by six authors – Angie Thomas, Dionielle Clayton, Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, Ashley Woodfold, and Nicola Yoon. I’m a big fan of Angie Thomas and Tiffany D. Jackson, so when I saw the cover on social media, I decided to stop by the bookstoreContinue reading “Some Stories Are Better Told In the Dark: Blackout Review”