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This entry was posted in Lesbrary Reviews and tagged ****, author of color, black, black author, black main character, Maggie, main character of color, poc, Rebekah Weatherspoon, rich girl poor girl, romance, sex work by Danika Ellis. It all felt very “well they need to have at least one (1) problem.” But honestly that’s not a terrible problem for a romance to have, and, obviously, they make up very quickly.
It’s the most obvious roadblock to introduce to their relationship, but to introduce it, there’s a very contrived appearance by a minor character. My only complaint is that the climax felt a little contrived. It’s just good to read about characters who are unambiguously into each other. It’s refreshing because it feels so natural to Alexis and Trisha is so charmed by it. I also love how chill Alexis is about Trisha’s stripping. I also love that they are both aware of their own and each other’s issues but are determined not to push or make the other feel uncomfortable. It’s adorable and every page made me so happy. But their sheer attraction to each other makes every milestone–from holding hands to having sex–both supercharged and incredibly sweet. Trisha is besotted with Alexis but dealing with her own baggage. Alexis is head over heels about Trisha but suffering from low self-confidence. What I liked most about this book is how sweet they both are towards each other. It is talked about, but there’s no graphic flashbacks or descriptions. CONTENT WARNING: There is talk of a suicide attempt in Alexis’s past. Although they come from different backgrounds, and each has their own family issues, their instant attraction is undeniable. The connection between them is almost instantaneous, although Alexis is shy, leaving Trisha to make the first moves.
They first notice each other during Alexis’s sister’s bachelorette party at the club where Trisha works, and then later they find out they have a class together. Trisha “Treasure” Hamilton strips nights to make money and is going to school so she has a good career after she’s done with dancing. It’s a cute rich girl/working girl novella featuring two black characters, one of whom is a stripper and the other of whom is still trying to get a feel for her own sexuality and style.Īlexis Chambers is a freshmen in college who is trying to figure out her identity amongst family expectations and the pressures of going off to college. Treasure by Rebekah Weatherspoon fulfills that need. In these trying times, the romance stories I am drawn to most right now involve two characters taking one look at each other and going “Oh.” Enemies to lovers or any variation thereof has its place, and is a trope I do enjoy, but right now what I want is two characters just being into each other.
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