I want to start out by saying how ASHAMED I am that I did not know about Brandy Colbert before reading this book. When I looked her up after finishing, I recognized most of the titles (and they are in my library) and I just haven't read them yet. She just landed on the top of my TBR list! The Voting Booth was amazing, insightful, and delightful. I absolutely loved the story line and the detailed characters. I picked this book from Netgalley because of the black characters and the fact that it was a romance. I have been following the #blackvoicesmatter movement within publishing a lot recently and noticed some authors talking about that publishing was only interested in trauma- which rightfully so can be very difficult to write. I wanted so desperately to read a book from a black perspective that also focused on 'joy.' Marva and Duke are amazing together; even if they only met a few hours ago. Marva is very passionate about voting and voters rights. She will be voting for the first time in this election and wants to be the first one there. She has been working tirelessly for months to get people registered to vote and so many more efforts- the day has finally come. Duke on the other-hand accidentally woke up late, but is still stoked to vote for the first time. But he wants to make sure it doesn't interfere with his band gig tonight. When he gets turned away from the polling station, Marva wants to make sure that he does end up voting- even if it means driving him around town to get it done. It is a day filled with confusion, excitement, heartbreak, activism, and friendship. I loved every minute of reading this dual perspective narrative. Both Marva and Duke are so realistic and show how blackness looks differently for everyone. There is not just one black or mixed experience. The spirit of civic duty and teamwork is rampant in this book, and I would not have it any other way! This book comes out July 7th (less than two weeks- WHOO!) and it will definitely be a must buy!
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