Tag: #africanamericanfiction

• Not So Pure and Simple Review

  Del has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten. And now, during their junior year, she’s finally available. So when Kiera volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del’s right behind her. Though he quickly realizes he’s inadvertently signed himself up for a Purity Pledge. His best friend, Qwan, doesn’t believe anyone is worth…

  rachelbeerwoman

  February 4, 2026

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  #africanamericanfiction, #contemporaryfiction, #contemporaryromance, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #lamargiles, #rachelreads&reviews, #realisticfiction, #religion, #sexualhealth, #toxicmasculinity, #YA

• On the Come Up Reread

  I read this about three years ago I think, but I didn’t remember much of it as compared to its predecessor The Hate U Give. But to be fair, On the Come Up is a solid book, it’s just I had to read THUG about five times for three different classes so it just stuck…

  rachelbeerwoman

  April 12, 2022

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  #africanamericanfiction, #angiethomas, #balzerandbray, #harpercollins, #onthecomeup, #rachelreads&reviews, #realisticfiction, #yafiction