Rebel by Beverly Jenkins5/21/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() I loved how the love grew and wasn't one of those insta-love stories. I never felt bored, nor was I filled with angst. Eddy had been hurt and taken advantage of before, so Rhine had to work hard to gain her trust and ultimately her admiration. She had inner strength and a tough outer shell. ![]() ![]() What a battle it was to do so, and maintain his secret. Rhine was a kind and compassionate person, and was working the best way he knew to change the system from the inside. I had never considered that before so it was interesting seeing Rhine's inner turmoil. But for the first time, the author enlightened me to the obstacles and sacrifices people who Passed made. I found that so selfish but then again, I couldn't begrudge anyone their opportunity to be treated with dignity that they already deserved as a human being. I always assumed that once black people passed, their lives were carefree and they had achieved that which everyone so desperately yearns for: equality, respect and a fairer opportunity for social mobility. This time period the 1870's can be very emotional for me as I find the topics painful. I loved that world building and carefully developed, yet complex characters she gave us here. This was my first book by Beverly Jenkins and it was all I had hoped for and more! It was an awesome story, not just because of the love, but because of historical accuracy, and intentional tactfulness in which the author dealt with the time period's racial tension. ![]()
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