Hyacinths and Hydrangeas Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Hyacinths and Hydrangeas by Aricka Alexander book cover

A warm, closed-door college basketball coming-of-age romance and a direct sequel to Sunflower — loved by series fans, low on tension, and sweeter than its blurb suggests.

Down South Bayou Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Down South Bayou by Aricka Alexander book cover

Verdict: A fast, fluffy and very steamy Black sapphic romance with loving plus-size representation and a WNBA love interest readers adore. Fans call it a feel-good, low-angst treat; critics say it reads like a Wattpad story, with instalove, little plot and messy tense-switching. Best for: Readers who want high heat, Black sapphic joy and a … Read more