These books deal with trauma, its aftermath, healing, and renewal.
BAD SEED: The Midnight Cries of an Island Girl by Cherry Dawn Fagbemi
contemporary fiction
November 2024
"Montego Bay was where I should have died in the summer of 1985."
And with that first sentence, Vivienne Pearson's harrowing saga of being haunted by the resurgence of disturbing memories of past events relevant to her present life and choices starts a compelling tale of heavy themes and dangerous circumstances. It's a potent blend of mystery, thriller, family conflict, social commentary, and romance.
Vivienne confronts her confusion, devastating heartache, alienation and more as she navigates a series of traumas in order to heal and to reclaim herself and her life.
content note: includes detailed flashback of the assault of a child and on-page details of the assault of an adult
Just Playing House by Farah Heron
contemporary romance
Forever, July 2024
What happens when the prom date who ghosted you years ago ends up being a big shot actor who can make or break your path to achieving your professional goals?
Marley Kamal finds out when Nik Sharma crashes back into her life. Their love story has so many relatable layers that spin this celebrity romance into a heartfelt tale of enduring friendship, hindsight, and actions that reveal fundamental truths about real love whether offered by family by blood or by choice. It's also funny and poignant. Don't miss the insightful remarks included in the author's acknowledgements.
What had happened was... I went to the library to borrow the two books that were on hold for me and the other three books made me borrow them too (by tempting me from their perch on the new arrivals shelf placed right in front of the entryway).
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