The author, Scarlet Ibis James, a Trinidadian author inspired by her island's rich storytelling tradition.
Genre: Short Story Collection, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction
Target Audience: Readers interested in diverse voices in romance, particularly stories about Black women and multi-ethnic characters navigating love and longing.
Themes:
Love in its Many Forms: The collection explores the "raw, unfiltered truths of love" (from the book's description), encompassing themes of romantic love, familial love, self-love, and the yearning for connection.
Diverse Voices: The stories center on Black women and multi-ethnic characters, offering a platform for underrepresented voices in literature.
Self-Discovery and Identity: Characters grapple with questions of identity, cultural heritage, and finding their place in the world while seeking love and belonging.
Longing and Connection: The universal search for connection and the bittersweet nature of longing are central to the collection.
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