The Verandah Post
A literary newsletter for Caribbean feminist readers — seasonal, essayistic, and unafraid to take a position.
Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart - Critical Book Review
Unlike King Midas, Witches Steeped in Gold lacked that golden touch with a "Jamaican-inspired" note that was anything but inspirational. This critical review spotlights the hollow insides of this story yet cautiously hopes that Book Two will ring truer to the goal.
My Fishy Stepmom by Shakirah Bourne - Critical Book Review
Book Review of My Fishy Stepmom: A Caribbean tale showcasing Rebel Girl, Josephine, and Rebel Women, Miss Mo, Mariss, Gyals galore and more within its pages.
Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden - Book Review
Mrs Death Misses Death is a magnificently macabre telling of one person’s relationship with Death. The book focuses on the theme of (you guessed it) death and the grief and trauma that comes with losing loved ones and how this can affect mental health in the long term.
Sweethand by N.G. Peltier - Book Review
I gave it 3.5 stars but I really also kinda want it to be a 4-star book? Just wasn't quite there for me yet despite the somewhat gushy review. All in all, it was a solid debut and I cannot wait to see what N.G. Peltier does next.
