April 28

Damn but this book was intense. It's painful and real, but at the same time it's hopeful.

Sugar is one of those characters that you want to hold and take care of but at the same time you know she has to go through her process. She's been through hell Damn but this book was intense. It's painful and real, but at the same time it's hopeful.

Sugar is one of those characters that you want to hold and take care of but at the same time you know she has to go through her process. She's been through hell and back and she's dealing in the only way she knows how.

The writing is so evocative of the time, the characters are rich, and deep, and I got really into their heads and felt everything they are feeling.

The social commentary of the time period too, well, it's hard to read. America has not changed much with regard to African Americans and black persons. The reality of 1940's America is not much different than that of today, sadly. And it's good to read this kind of book to get a picture of the reality of life for black people in America. It's good to feel it and be in it as much as one can be immersed in a story where you come to care deeply about the characters.

It does end on a hopeful note though. We all want Sugar to escape and have a beautiful life. But Sugar is such a complex and strong character that she will find her own way.

I'm still thinking about the 2nd book. I wanted to know more, what happens to her. But some of the nasties are back in the 2nd book and right after reading this I probably could not take it. Maybe at some point in the future. ...more

I loved this story. It's such a sweet f/f love story.

Mercy and Andromeda could not be more different. Mercy is the personal secretary to Mrs. Hamilton and her job mainly is to record the history of Alexander Hamilton as told by various people who kne I loved this story. It's such a sweet f/f love story.

Mercy and Andromeda could not be more different. Mercy is the personal secretary to Mrs. Hamilton and her job mainly is to record the history of Alexander Hamilton as told by various people who knew him and served under him. She leads a rather quiet life and doesn't allow herself anything beyond what she's doing. Especially in the area of love. She has closed herself off due to a painful experience in the past.

Andromeda is strong, intelligent; she goes for what she wants and gets it. She's a good business woman and doesn't let anyone walk all over her. She meets Mercy while going to Mrs. Hamilton's place to talk about her grandfather who was in Hamilton's battalion. She immediately pegs Mercy as someone who is attracted to women, like herself.

The meeting is intense and Mercy picks up on Andromeda's attraction, Andromeda not hiding her desire. Damn, but this was a delicious moment.

Mercy must confront her past pain with her current desire and this isn't an easy process for her. Also, the lesbian thing... was not easy at the time.

While not a long story, it's packed with all the feels. And the writing is very evocative of the time period. It was just a pleasure to read. ...more

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