A review by emquegeeaye
When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson-Brown

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I'm not a synopsis reader so idk which direction this book was going to go. I am so happy I found this book. It is so very well written. I loved Opal and granny. Honestly, I loved the entire Pruitt family. And they loved each other. It was beautiful. I also liked Mrs. Peggy and Ms. Corrine. Now I will say I teetered between liking and disliking Jimmy Earl. He seemed like a good person and although in some situations he would stand up for Opal there were other times I felt like he let things linger a little too long when he could've said something. But now Jimmy Earl's paternal family...they were the absolute worst! Didn't like them! I felt immersed in this story. I was happy at times, laughed at moments, was sad in others, was shocked by some and teared up during other moments. Rarely if ever do I cry while reading a book but I was so hurt and angry during a scene in this book. I had to put the book down and hug my husband bc I just needed some of his energy. I loved this book. I would definitely recommend it.
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