Tyson goes back and forth between wanting to go back to his old home and learning to love the place he’s in now with Nandy’s family. As a person of color, I can truly say that I saw myself in the characters and I’m sure others will too. To Nandy, the action seems “ghetto” and she’s embarrassed by it, but the love of hair is something that is cherished within the community. For instance, Tyson has a friend from his old neighborhood come and braid his hair on the porch. The book also does a great job of showcasing things that the black community cares about. I love how this book realistically conveys what it may look like for a black man to grow up in a low-income and abusive household. Although they were once closer than peas in a pod, time and distance has put a bridge between them that the reader gets to see them cross together. Tyson is trying to find a place to call home after moving in with Nandy’s family due to the unfortunate death of his family. Nandy is headstrong but struggles to accept who she is behind closed doors. This story contains swapping perspectives from the main characters Nandy and Tyson. Grandison! If you’re looking for a book that deals with romance, black-led love, and the struggle of coming from two completely different worlds, then this is the book for you. Let’s get into this wonderful read, “A Love Hate Thing” by Whitney D.
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