Reviews

The Light Always Breaks by Angela Jackson-Brown

granolagrandma's review

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

The author added so many unnecessary details which made her writing feel inexperienced. Also the ending was really abrupt.

kiyettb's review

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

areyes10's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

littlepepperguy's review against another edition

It was a lot of tell not show style narrative. Which is one of my pet peeves. I'm sure this hits for someone else just not my preference. Nothing against the book or the author. 

barnesbookshelf's review

4.0

This is not a happy book, but it is a fantastic one. Jackson-Brown is a master of stories covering the complexities of historical interracial relationships. I love that this takes place in the same universe as "When Stars Rain Down" and that we get to see some of the characters again.

Eva's story is heartbreaking, but the love and support she has is amazing. I also love that the story is set in the 40s and showcases that the Civil rights movement has deep roots that often get ignored in history classes.

Thank you to Angela Jackson-Brown and Harper Muse for the advanced reader copy!!

clrizza's review

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lit_eraryqueen's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

rocomama's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

epatrickmaddox's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense 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? Yes

3.5

hkuperus's review

3.0

This book is decent but like so many other reviews say it was kind of a rush job at the end which felt irresponsible