A review by emquegeeaye
Southern Belle by Diamond D. Johnson

challenging sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Really good story. Different than what I expected. I think it was because of the cover. I'm not a synopsis girl so just going off the cover I thought it would be some Jim Crow era story about racism 😆 but it was in modern day. There are a lot of triggers, which the author does forewarn you about so please be mindful. That didn't bother me but the story was hard to read at times bc of what the main character was going through. I just wanted to save her. I don't care for her husband or honestly anyone in her family outside of maybe her kids. But I do however love her friend Iris. She is a true friend indeed. The story is really good. It holds your attention and can at times make you wonder what people are dealing with behind closed doors. 
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