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domi_francois's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is my first time like ever, in my reading life, that I have read Eric Jerome Dickey. Heard of him, his books, but never read them. Milk In My Coffee was good, I can definitely appreciate the time period in which it was published because the whole blacks/whites dating and then light skinned/dark skinned conflict centered in the plot. The plot twists were unexpected, as they should have been, but the main focus was on the racial differences and relationships. Overall, it was heartfelt, and the main characters were sympathetic. I enjoyed the first person perspectives, it really gave you insight and told the story from both perspectives. I enjoyed it, and may have to read more of Dickey’s novels in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Infidelity, Grief, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Racism
Colorismariebooklife's review
challenging
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
❥・Book Review・❥・
Milk in My coffee by Eric Jerome Dicky
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was another really good read, it was mainly about interracial dating in the black community and how its perceived. I think this book was ahead of its time considering how much interracial dating is more acceptable now then it was back then.
Jorden had never dated outside of his race, yet found himself drawn to Kimberly. Their undeniable chemistry was there clear as day from the first day they met. He was hesitant at first because of the way he was taught about white people growing up. He eventually falls in love with her and can’t deny it anymore despite his pre perceived notions .
I liked Kimberly she was sweet and witty and very smitten with Jordan, I loved the way she pursued him I thought that was really cute. she is hiding a secret from Jordan that you don’t find out until later on in the book.
I liked that Jordan and his came together brothers in the end, especially since that was something he really hoped for.
trichechus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
blizzardbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bookrantreviews's review against another edition
4.0
When Jordan Greene moved from west Tennessee to New York City, it was definite culture shock. He went from a slow paced, laid back lifestyle to fast paced. People were everywhere and always in a hurry. Getting your toes stepped on was a daily fact of life — and not cause for profuse apologies like in the South. Yet, adjusting to city life was simple compared to when he jumps in a cab with Kimberly Chavers.
Kimberly Chavers is a red-headed white woman, a free spirit, and an artist. Jordan finds himself immediately drawn to her. The problem is he’s never dated a white woman before. Back home, it was something that wasn’t done. It isn’t something that’s done with his black friends in the city either. He can’t help but notice the looks and hear the comments. Yet, his brief relationship with his girlfriend J’nette is all but over, and Kimberly’s personality and kisses are a lure he can’t resist. After what was supposed to be a hookup, they start dating. It doesn’t take long for both of them to fall in love.
The question is can they make their new relationship work? Jordan’s friends and family are less than accepting of his new white girlfriend. Plus, J’nette’s pregnant. And while Kimberly tells him she’s single and has never dated a black man before, the truth is a little more complicated and something Jordan may not find easy to accept.
I’ve long been a fan of Eric Jerome Dickey. He always steps out of the way of his writing and allows his characters to come to life on the page — and tell their stories from their individual perspective, without author interference. It makes his stories feel authentic and the characters feel real. His books read almost like memoirs. “Milk in My Coffee” is no exception.
“Milk in My Coffee” isn’t just a romance or urban fiction novel. It goes much deeper than that to address some important issues. As a white girl, I grew up in a very white area in which nice white girls didn’t date black men. It wasn’t a belief to which I subscribed, but I knew it was shared by many others. I knew it, then I felt it. I saw their glares. I felt those glares, hot on my back. I heard some comments, but the worst of them were repeated to me by those who thought I should care what others said, including my father. I dated a kind, compassionate, educated black man, but his character made no difference to them.
I never thought for a second that he faced the same critical, hurtful l treatment. While I always knew there were people (both black and white) who didn’t agree with interracial dating, I never knew such vitriol existed on both sides. Because of that, “Milk in My Coffee” was an eye-opener. It exposed my naivete. It also revealed stereotypes I’ve bought into without realizing it. I strive daily to be a white anti-racist, but books like this make me realize how far I still need to go. It makes me realize how far we all still need to go.
“Milk in My Coffee” is a attention-grabbing, addictive read. It’s a work of fiction that grabbed me by my feels. I love when a novel is written so well that it does that. I blew threw over half of the book the first night. It started to drag a little between the middle and the end. Otherwise, I might have read the 300-some pages in one sitting, instead of going to bed.
Just one warning. While some of Eric Jerome Dickey’s books are erotic and X-rated, “Milk in My Coffee” is more R-rated. There are a few hot scenes, but Dickey takes a deeper dive into the characters, their lives, and their pasts than he does the sex. Jordan and Kimberly are a hot couple — one that you’ll want to end up happily ever after. But most of their sex life will be left up to your imagination.
Kimberly Chavers is a red-headed white woman, a free spirit, and an artist. Jordan finds himself immediately drawn to her. The problem is he’s never dated a white woman before. Back home, it was something that wasn’t done. It isn’t something that’s done with his black friends in the city either. He can’t help but notice the looks and hear the comments. Yet, his brief relationship with his girlfriend J’nette is all but over, and Kimberly’s personality and kisses are a lure he can’t resist. After what was supposed to be a hookup, they start dating. It doesn’t take long for both of them to fall in love.
The question is can they make their new relationship work? Jordan’s friends and family are less than accepting of his new white girlfriend. Plus, J’nette’s pregnant. And while Kimberly tells him she’s single and has never dated a black man before, the truth is a little more complicated and something Jordan may not find easy to accept.
I’ve long been a fan of Eric Jerome Dickey. He always steps out of the way of his writing and allows his characters to come to life on the page — and tell their stories from their individual perspective, without author interference. It makes his stories feel authentic and the characters feel real. His books read almost like memoirs. “Milk in My Coffee” is no exception.
“Milk in My Coffee” isn’t just a romance or urban fiction novel. It goes much deeper than that to address some important issues. As a white girl, I grew up in a very white area in which nice white girls didn’t date black men. It wasn’t a belief to which I subscribed, but I knew it was shared by many others. I knew it, then I felt it. I saw their glares. I felt those glares, hot on my back. I heard some comments, but the worst of them were repeated to me by those who thought I should care what others said, including my father. I dated a kind, compassionate, educated black man, but his character made no difference to them.
I never thought for a second that he faced the same critical, hurtful l treatment. While I always knew there were people (both black and white) who didn’t agree with interracial dating, I never knew such vitriol existed on both sides. Because of that, “Milk in My Coffee” was an eye-opener. It exposed my naivete. It also revealed stereotypes I’ve bought into without realizing it. I strive daily to be a white anti-racist, but books like this make me realize how far I still need to go. It makes me realize how far we all still need to go.
“Milk in My Coffee” is a attention-grabbing, addictive read. It’s a work of fiction that grabbed me by my feels. I love when a novel is written so well that it does that. I blew threw over half of the book the first night. It started to drag a little between the middle and the end. Otherwise, I might have read the 300-some pages in one sitting, instead of going to bed.
Just one warning. While some of Eric Jerome Dickey’s books are erotic and X-rated, “Milk in My Coffee” is more R-rated. There are a few hot scenes, but Dickey takes a deeper dive into the characters, their lives, and their pasts than he does the sex. Jordan and Kimberly are a hot couple — one that you’ll want to end up happily ever after. But most of their sex life will be left up to your imagination.
pianorunner421's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
It took a long time for character development to turn into an engaging story. The second half was way better than the first.
mistahreadwrites's review against another edition
5.0
I throughly enjoyed this book. I approached this book expecting something completely different than what I got. The story was excellent. It seemed to drag a little bit at parts but it still kept my attention. I really liked the intricate character struggles the author displayed throughout the story. His writing style is amazing. I love how he steps aside as the author and allow the narrator to speak. Each time the narrator switched, you could see there was a different voice. I am a late bloomer. I avoided reading Eric Jerome Dickey's books for a long time because I assumed they were all romance and erotica. I was so wrong. So I've determined to read all of his books in order of publication date. I'll exclude the Gideon series since I've already read those. So far, I'm enjoying my EJD journey.....If you haven't read this book, check it out. It's definitely worth the read.
littlelady_28's review against another edition
2.0
The first part of this book really got on my nerves, because the main character seemed to have such a negative view of white people. The author also used the word brotha a lot, which really got on my nerves. The story was also told from a woman’s point of view, that I found more enjoyable than when the man was narrating the story. Basically it was about a black man who was struggling with his decision to date a white woman. Towards the end there were a lot of unexpected, yet realistic surprises that I liked and greatly helped improve my opinion of the book. I doubt I will read anything else by this author, but overall I wasn’t disappointed by the book. I give it a C+.
pipbiz's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexism and Stalking
Minor: Rape and Abortion