A review by angieoverbooked
Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight

emotional reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Beautiful dual timeline story about family, family legacy, grief, love... and food! 

I particularly appreciate how this highlights the issue of physical and mental health for Black pregnant and postpartum women and the long-term effects on children who have sadly lost their mother during/post childbirth.