Book Review: Before Dawn by Jada West

Title:  Before Dawn

Author: Jada West

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Rating:  Like

Spice: Flamin Hot Cheeto

Synopsis: Abigail Ann is in NYC to focus on her future and a fresh start after ending a toxic relationship. She’s wrapping up her final semester in school, working at a bookstore and trying to learn to trust again. Enter Mikkel, a smart, sexy business man who is determined to make her his and show her how she deserves to be loved. 

Thoughts: Whew! Where do I even begin? 

First off, girlie is thicc! Before Dawn is nearly 600 pages, most of which are sweet and swoony and yall know I love me some BIG BOOKS! Abi’s been through the wringer with her toxic ex, so watching her get loved up on properly by Mikkel had me in love! 

Although a love story, this book really touched on some important topics, like endometriosis, mental health, anger management and family. Mikkel’s dedication to learning the best way to support Abi and help her manage her pain and mental health, made my heart so happy.

I think one of my fav parts about this book was seeing all the healthy male relationships between Mikkel and his friends and even the relationship he has with his own father. Although they mock and joke around with one another they are all there when needed. They clearly love and support one another and seeing that kind of love between black and brown men, needs to be further highlighted and spoken about in books and the real world. 

I also love a book where the Latine characters speak Spanish in the book and where parts of the culture are brought out. Mikkel’s family is from the Dominican Republic and watching some of that heritage come out in the book through food or even his relationships with his family, really made me smile. Cause yall know, representation matters. 

Before Dawn is a great heartwarming story about picking yourself back up after heartache and learning to let yourself trust and love again.

Quotes: 

“Anyone who rushes you doesn’t deserve you.”

-Mikkel

“I’d wait forever if it meant seeing you.” 

-Mikkel

“Leave your wallet, by the way.”

-Mikkel

“Future wife.” 

-Abigail

“Be a good boy...”

-Abigail

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                                        @booksteantravel

Rating:

LOVED= 5 Stars. A new fav. Will be talking about every chance I get. 

ENJOYED= 4-3 Stars.  It wasn’t a life changer but I would recommend. 

0-2 Stars/ DNF= I will not post a review about a book I didn’t enjoy or did not finish. Good vibes only. I support anyone who’s brave enough to create their own work and put it out into the world for others. 

Spice: 

Puffy Cheeto- No Spice. 

Crunchy Cheeto- Closed Door/Fade to Black

Flamin Hot Cheeto- Spicy. A few detailed scenes. 

Takis- Erotica. With more mature themes.