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A review by thedailydiva
BLACK by Joan Vassar
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Yes! All of this, yes!
I found Joan Vassar by chance. I’ve been trying to read new authors in hopes of finding that ‘Diamond in the Rough’! Vassar is that, for me! Her historical fiction romances (of which this is my first) remind me so much of early Beverly Jenkins (this is high praise)! But Vassar’s storytelling has a bit more spice and bite. 🤗
This story has had me in a chokehold. I love ALL of the characters. Even the ones we ‘should’ despise. They are just all written so very well. I was immediately invested. As the story progressed I was shaken by some of the drama. It made me wonder if I could stomach protecting my peace in this manner. Because the character development was so good, it invested me in all of their choices. I rarely speak aloud to my books. I was a full blown additional character in some of these conversations.
The authors ability to weave real life history into her story was top notch. It made her world a living, breathing, additional character. Because I know what’s going on around the central story it upped the ante for me understanding the dangers on the fringe of her story.
I read this as slowly as I could, sometimes causing myself pain because I just wanted to get back to my beloved characters. I am so so happy this is a series, because I NEED to read Elbert’s story! I love him!!!
I am overjoyed to have found this author. I’m excited! I know she will be an author whose entire library I plan to decimate. It’s always so exciting to discover a new author that thrills you! SQUEE!!
I found Joan Vassar by chance. I’ve been trying to read new authors in hopes of finding that ‘Diamond in the Rough’! Vassar is that, for me! Her historical fiction romances (of which this is my first) remind me so much of early Beverly Jenkins (this is high praise)! But Vassar’s storytelling has a bit more spice and bite. 🤗
This story has had me in a chokehold. I love ALL of the characters. Even the ones we ‘should’ despise. They are just all written so very well. I was immediately invested. As the story progressed I was shaken by some of the drama. It made me wonder if I could stomach protecting my peace in this manner. Because the character development was so good, it invested me in all of their choices. I rarely speak aloud to my books. I was a full blown additional character in some of these conversations.
The authors ability to weave real life history into her story was top notch. It made her world a living, breathing, additional character. Because I know what’s going on around the central story it upped the ante for me understanding the dangers on the fringe of her story.
I read this as slowly as I could, sometimes causing myself pain because I just wanted to get back to my beloved characters. I am so so happy this is a series, because I NEED to read Elbert’s story! I love him!!!
I am overjoyed to have found this author. I’m excited! I know she will be an author whose entire library I plan to decimate. It’s always so exciting to discover a new author that thrills you! SQUEE!!