Genre: Fiction, Romance
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
Spicy Meter: 1 fire emoji
Content Warnings: Touches on racism, gentrification, and navigating power dynamics in relationships.
“Lush Lives” follows Glory Hopkins is an artist who is quietly craving connection (and gallery representation). She recently inherited a brownstone in Harlem after her aunt passes away and she isn’t quite sure what to do of this or her life.
This book was too much of a slowburn for me. The writing was intriguing at times but by the time the romance aspect sparkled, it had already lost my attention. I did love the art aspects of this book and I really did feel for Glory.
If you’re into introspective romances with a side of smart commentary on societal dynamics, then “Lush Lives” is for you. This isn’t your typical romance—it’s richer, deeper, and full of imperfectly human characters, so if you’re into slowburns then you’ll be into this book.
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ARC provided by NetGalley and Glove Atlantic in exchange for an honest review.
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