Welcome to FIVE ST★RR READS!
This is a segment where I — Starr Jay — will personally recommend amazingly crafted literature that kept me hooked until the very end! All recommendations are completed bodies of work, and therefore, totally bingeable and ready to be devoured. Each chapter of this book contains twenty recommendations in no particular order, along with a few notes that explain why these books were chosen.
Without further ado, let's roll out the first batch! The category is stories written by Black authors.
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1| His First Valentine - TheGheauxstWriter
Contemporary • Urban • Romance
Charming main character. Realistic dialogue. Riveting, imperfect romance. Accurately fleshed out relationships. Clear physical descriptions. Roller-coaster of emotions. Comforting, on theme gifs at the start of each chapter/scene. A little suspense. Engaging narration. ★★★★★
2| Ghosting You - indig0jesse
Paranormal • Thriller • YA Romance
Extremely lovable main character. Hilarious dialogue. Thrilling plot with twists and turns. Clever wordplay. Really strong narrative voice. Solid description of settings. Good pacing. Perfect chapter length. Blooming romance that warmed my heart. ★★★★★
3| The One She Loved - DiaryofWynter
Contemporary • Urban • Romance
Characters that jump off the page. Zero tolerance female lead with a healthy family dynamic and loving parents. Mental-health discussions. Intense emotional pull. Storyline with a lasting impression. Romance that budded authentically. ★★★★★
4| The Tattered Paige - LLSanders
Paranormal • Horror • Thriller
Intriguing concept. Amazing literary execution that pulled me in immediately. Good pacing. Page-turning suspense. Well sequenced events. Vivid imagery that chilled my bones and electrified me all in one sitting. Metafiction done right. ★★★★★
5| Indra's Heart - JalynLana
Drama • Romance • Urban Fantasy
Lovable main characters. Relatable family dynamics. Secure platonic bonds. Humorous dialogue. Suspenseful, ominous atmosphere that I found exhilarating. Page-turning revelations. Full-circle repetition. Good pacing. ★★★★★
6| Fated to the Orc King - KimberlyTanithMarie
Fantasy • Mythology • Polyamory
Badass female lead. Compelling plot. Super strong narrative voice. Interesting setting and magic system. Good pacing. Structurally sound writing. Racy romance between multiple, intriguing characters. ★★★★★
7| Bodies - thewannabegrunge
Contemporary • Urban • Romance
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FIVE STARR READS
RandomAn ever growing list of book recommendations from me to you. Each body of work mentioned is completed, and therefore bingeable and ready to be devoured. So wait no further and dive in. ❦ Cover by @_kodomei23
