. There were too many little digs. Their chemistry and connection havent abated over the years and its a constant struggle not to be together. Black people have been dealing with it for years. Dark hair, burnished in places, falls around her shoulders. He left his black wife. and Hes not even full black! There is only one that Ive read that didnt bother me and that was because their race was never discussed. I wish i had read your blog prior to buying and reading this series because it would have spared me cussing and shouting at Basic Becky , Also, black women having a problem with black men dating white women is a stereotype? . Its likely she a little more woke than you are. At all. I dont even allow my son to play outside with his NERF gun because of the police. Bristol and Grip have found a way to maintain their friendship, but Grip still wants and needs more. Sit down. Maybe, they are real to me. ****************************************************************. If you want to read a good book that touches police brutality and is a romance read The Truth of Things by Tasha L. Harrison. Thank you so much for writing this review! How can we not have a black men knocking up half of town? Just like I wouldnt call my sister exceptional having her Q&A sessions with non-minorities (which she does it all the time) and I love her. I just a girl who loves books. Just like in Flow, I hated how Grip felt the need to explain his blackness. I hope Im replying in the right place! My sister is a pretty awesome person, so you reminding me of her is a wonderful thing. .sometimes. The entire book I felt like Grip deserved a better woman, regardless of her race. He had no true idea of what the African American was when we met.) Its so disgusting. The incident with the new car proved that he knew what to expect and how to handle it. Reviews, blog content & custom illustrations 2014 Harlequin Junkie. I just a girl who loves books. As far as Jesse Williams goes. I only discovered Kennedy Ryan a year or so ago and I've been hooked ever since. The blurb sounds good. Grateful for your candid review , Thank you so much! I am so happy this one was amazing for you Tanya! The comment about not judging the police made no sense to me and played into what people think we, as black people, should say or feel. She has already discarded the dress she wore at lunch today in favor of a T-shirt and nothing else; its the one I just tossed into the hamper. I love books so much that I talk about the stories like they are real. But when that love is tested, will they fly or fall? Just yesterday when he posted his disapproval of HMs campaign, there wre comments along the lines of you, You left your black wife for a white woman You no longer have the right to speak on behalf of black people! and Whos he to talk. .I'm also a proud mama bear, wife, and nurse! I have a black son. I know the author gave you many terms that black Americans use but she left Becky out no surprise there. I know. He anticipated being pulled over by cops. A musician, a This was not a good pick for me, thats for sure. Who the fuck waits around for 8 years. Reviewer. Book Blog, Unapologetic, Unfiltered, Honest. I have better things to do with my time than worry about whats going on in some random celebrities life. It was quite hurtful to be honest. keep learning, to effect change. At the end of the day, this book was not written for someone like me, with my mindset and history. I told yall I didnt really want to read this book, but I did after several of my reading peeps asked. Becky is the type of white girl African Americans often see hanging around black men. Being woke is a relative term. I find it irritating when blogs just hand out 4 and 5 star reviews for books that are shit. Maybe she was saving her secret golden pussy because she was so upset that what? This one will definitely be among my favorites of the year. I loved this book and I love your review! Its insane. It starts in my balls and tunnels up through my chest, infiltrates my heart, and presses its way to my mouth, which is open and devouring in a lips-searching, tongues-dueling kiss. THANK YOU for being honest cannot wait to read more of your reviews , Thank you chica!!!! It would be nice to think that way but its not reality. He had to figure that shit out on his own. I hate that because there are too many beautiful things about interracial love to glorify a stereotype. Resisting an irresistible force wears you down and turns you out. to Bristol he was the best kind of man. Fair warning. I hope you enjoy it if you decide to give it a try, Kimberly. It was like a Q & A for people who make no effort to find out anything on their own. If you agree with those who think Jesse should no longer represent for the black community, that makes you ignorant as well. There were too many contradictions to her character. Kennedy Ryan writes more than just a love story. This book does no favors for black women at all. I dont want my black son to become a martyr, I want him with me, forever. remix grip excerpt kennedy giveaway ryan tour engaging romance written well books most Thanks Sam. I'm Danielle! The story itself was kind of cute, excluding the times where black women were disrespected. He should shut up.. I see that a lot. The whole angry black woman trope really struck a cord with me. The kind who would do anything to keep you. He brushes a thumb across my cheekbone. Beyond this gorgeous packaging, its everything beneath that makes me beyond grateful shes mine. Just take read through The Shade Rooms comments. Most people think because my husband is white that I am more tolerant of others naivety but that is not true. grip goodreads My problem with Becky was that she never saw people, she saw skin tones. If he is happy and loved, what does the color of his womans skin have to do with it. My purpose in life is not to explain my blackness. You are absolutely entitled to your opinions, even if I dont understand all your objections and I plain old didnt have the same take. kennedy ryan grip epub pdf romance downloads books audioreview theislandreader collaboration novels five ebooks author ebook bm ww interracial Its insane. I can't wait to get Kai and Rhyson's story. Oh wow, AJ Jackson has left me feeling that way. A blogger who doesnt throw around 5 stars just because they know the author!! They dont get it, and so you have to take the time ti make them understand. If I judge all officers by the actions of one, how is that any different than them profiling us? Grip. tagged: Could these two get any cuter? This is why I dont ready any IR romance written by Becky, its like she dont even try to give us any humanity at all!! What I do know is that black people have a long history as to why to fear them. I make it a point to never reply to nasty comments but since you have so many silly, nasty comments, I am going to make an exception for you. I am so thankful to have read your review because it opened my eyes to all the problematic aspects this book has (especially the fetishazation of black men and women)! The love story was there, thats a fact. Im not the girl to look at for those conversations because of my own story and personal reasons. The loyalty, the bottomless pit that is her heart, her sense of humor. All Rights Reserved. All thats left is friendship and work. I dont want my son to end up the same way. And this is 2018! Im so happy you enjoyed it! If you have a critique for the resistance, for our resistance, then you better have an established record of critique of our oppression. Hey there! . , Well Danielle as Im not black I did not have the same problems you encountered in this one. The majority of black people would tell her fuck off and be angry about the racist white chick. I hope Becky and Grip have a bright and beautiful future in the next book but I think Im giving up on their story. Short Take Reviews: The Green Family Series by Piper Rayne | Books #4 - #7, Review: Falling Embers by Catherine Cowles, Review: The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren. If they want to talk to someone, I will give them my sisters phone number. but I ended loving the last part. Unarmed and murdered because of his skin color. angsty-romance, dying-to-get-my-hands-on, and currently-reading, Happy Caturday! Not sure how long I can keep up this charade that I dont want to screw her into the wall on the roof where anyone with half a telescope could see. . only speak them but work to change them. Some of yall are going to go away thinking Im an asshole. I get why you might think of some things as stereotypes, but there were many aspects that are just sad truths that people live with. Im going to have to disagree with you on this one, Danielle. But there are some amazing books on there. Both of the main characters had soul about them I will give the writer that much. Are you kidding me with this? Grip is meant to be read after Flow. This book worked my damn nerves. Im still calling this one a loss for me and I realized why. Im currently reading this book. Emotion tells us how we feel, but lifelife has a way of plunging us in boiling water, burning away our illusions, testing our faith, trying our convictions. Be sure because I wont let you go after.. . Heres my problem with this. Bristol, aka Becky, annoyed the shit out of me. Make sure you grab FLOW, the FREE prequel first! Because this is a romance novel at the end of the day, I couldnt see how Grip could love a chick like Becky. When I first started reading it, I just knew it wasnt a black author writing this shit because its so far from the real black experience. That doesnt make me a bad person, just an honest one. .I'm also a proud mama bear, wife, and mother! Thank You! I do love the book world, it's way better than reality. That doesnt make me a bad person or let me quote you here, angry, easily-insulted black people who scream racism! for everything. You seem to be quite angry, though. My story is deep and rooted in concrete prejudice and disrespect by white people. My hands are twitching to touch her, and I finally surrender, slipping under the shirt to grasp her waist, pulling her up the few inches until our lips meet. Hey there! Grip was completely cliche when he got a young black woman pregnant? I do love the book world, it's way better than reality. She was a smart, dumb person. Lots of people are open to discussing race with non-minorites but I am not. Ive been doing it for years. FLOW is chronicling the week of magical days and nights that will haunt Grip & Bristol for years to come. By judge them, I dont mean hate them. Note how I said the first time, not the only time. kennedy