Rosemarie Chichester

Rosemarie ChichesterThe House of Eve" is a historical fiction novel set in the 1950s, alternating between the lives of Eleanor and Ruby, two ambitious black women navigating unexpected love, unplanned pregnancies, and life-changing decisions. Ruby, a determined 15-year-old living in Philadelphia, aspires to become the first in her family to attend college and pursue a career in medicine. Meanwhile, Eleanor, a student at Howard University in Washington, harbors secrets of her own. When she meets and falls for William Pride, a member of the elite and wealthy Black family in DC, they aren’t convinced Eleanor is good enough for them. Ruby and Eleanor's stories intersect unexpectedly, which is further enriched by a surprise cameo from "The Yellow Wife." I was rooting for both characters. Having thoroughly enjoyed this book and "Yellow Wife," I am now a huge fan of Sadeqa Johnson. 

Rosemarie Chichester"Yellow Wife" is a captivating work of historical fiction that follows Pheby Delores Brown, an enslaved young woman. Her promising life takes a dark turn when she is sold to the Devil's Half Acre and becomes the mistress of the cruel slave trader Rubin Lapier, owner of the Devil's Half Acre. In fear of losing her children, the story explores her sacrifices and resilience. The narrative sheds light on the often-overlooked 'Fancy Girl' trade and the harsh realities of slavery. The book is rich in character development and explores the complexities of survival and motherhood, making it a must-read for those seeking a compelling and eye-opening historical novel. I highly recommend it for its exceptional storytelling and exploration of a rarely discussed part of history.

Rosemarie ChichesterI have mixed feelings about this book. It was slow and dragged on in part 1 and 2, but part 3 and 4 is where it got interesting. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down because the anticipation of the climax has you turning the pages. It is a very sad story, I wasn't expecting to tear up, but I did. I read this book in one day, and I can honestly say I went to bed thinking about it and woke up still thinking about it. I would recommend this book; it's a must-read, 4⭐

Rosemarie Chichester@chelseawrightreads I just finished reading Verity by Colleen Hoover, the ending was unexpected.... Still trying to process it. The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri is an excellent read, the book is way better than the movie. Hope these help. If you're thinking of reading something written by Nicholas Sparks, the only other books I've read written by him are Something Borrowed and Something Blue. Hope these help with your next read 😊

Rosemarie ChichesterThis novel offers a unique historical perspective on the role of women during the Ming Dynasty in 15th-century China. The book covers various aspects, such as arranged marriages, concubines, foot-binding, male physicians, female midwives, and the justice system. Reading about the hierarchy within families and personal relationships was depressing and uplifting. The statement “an educated woman is a worthless woman” - Confucius was particularly striking and highlighted the many challenges faced by women during that period. I highly recommend this novel with a 5/5 rating!

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