Rae's Reads and Reviews

If you’re colorblind, you’ll miss the rainbow.

Category: Book Review

  • Black Movie (Book Review)

    Black Movie (Book Review)

    I got this in the mail this morning, much sooner than I expected (thank you, Amazon). I have wanted to read this collection for the past few months and I am no stranger to the work of Danez Smith. I have seen many of his spoken word performances on Button…

  • the sun and her flowers (Book Review)

    the sun and her flowers (Book Review)

    the sun and her flowers is one woman’s exploration of heartbreak and healing. Throughout the book we see the progression from brokenness, to understanding, to a focus on self-love. The reader may not be able to relate to every single poem, but they will be able to understand the pieces…

  • The Field (Book Review)

    “Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community—family, friends, and the local fruit vendor—for a pickup soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running—bearing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. A great story…