I absolutely loved this book and I will recommend it to anybody who liked THUG or books like the Kiss Quotient (minus the sexy times).
It was a perfect contemporary read, with great characters and dialogue - especially Granny Tab and Gretchen were my favorites.
It's an entertaining read with deep and important topics like race, equality, fertility, police brutality, relationships, forgiveness and more, perfect for a book club in my opinion!

Thank you so much NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC.

Strong women- character have been written with strength in mind. The book is written in such an interesting way. Really interesting to read. The cover is also beautiful
Thanks to NetGalley and Quality Black Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest unbiased review

My thoughts on this book:
1. The cover art is beautiful.
2. The title is interesting!
The story line is refreshing and modern. This gem is a hidden treasure. So satisfied I took the chance on this novel and new to me author. I will definitely keep my eyes-wide open for the second book in this series.

Black Girls Must Die Exhausted was everything you could think of and more. We meet Tabitha Walker who some of women if not all women can identify with. Tabitha faces real issues and concerns. The way she handles all that life throws at her (with grace) is AWESOME. Black Girls Must Die Exhausted allows you to sit, evaluate, and correct your life.

With all of the challenges black women face, this book was worth reading. Perhaps a movie will bring it all to life.

I really enjoyed this book!

I was uncertain in approaching it, as it appears to be aimed at younger, professional women of color (none of which describe me).

Yet the magic of good fiction for me is that it transports me into other lives and realities than my own, and this title delivered.

Tabitha Walker and her best friends Laila and Alexis are well-drawn characters who I came to care about. And I loved Granny Tab! The male characters are a little thinner, but Jayne Allen resists making them two-dimensional. They are complex and human, as are the conflicts in work and romance which arise here.

The plot moves right along. It nods to current cultural issues (me too, police violence) but does not allow the issues to hijack the characters (a big pet peeve of mine). I particularly appreciated the work issue that arises between Tabitha and her boss for its nuance and complexity.

I'm already hoping for more from Jayne Allen.

Thanks to NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book was enjoyable on so many levels. I loved that Gretchen had such a strong relationship with her grandmother. It was also nice to read a book where women supported each other. This was just a great read.

I love a book with strong female characters. I love reading about women at their best, supporting each other emotionally, financially, psychologically and culturally and this book just served me a whole series of “Girlfriends!”

Tabitha is career focused. She’s got her sights set on being a Senior Reporter, but there’s also Marc, he’s educated, intelligent, sexy- but for one a half years they have been dating and when she gets a verdict from the doctor, she starts evaluating her life, priorities and relationships based on that.

I loved her friendship with her girlfriends, Laila and Alexis. They each have their own battles and are as bold as they come. I could use a Laila in my life, especially when she tells Tabby:

“Do you want me to go key his car?..Because I will- just say the word and I will light that Porsche right up!”

The author’s tone of writing is simple and each character’s voice is undeniably strong. You cannot help but also appreciate the diversity of women from age, race to social status and they all influence Tabby in one way or the other. I found her relationship with her grandmother most interesting and there’s this point where in relation to the title of the book, Gretchen, her grandmother’s friend tells her “I say, don’t ever die of exhaustion on somebody else’s terms!”

I could sing praises of this book all day long, because it I could relate to it. I see myself in Tabby, Laila, Alexis, her mother, grandmother and I see myself in her career struggles, however the ending was not a reader’s paradise. I know there’s a second book, but come on…why exhaust my emotions over this?

I got to read this book courtesy of the Publisher and Netgalley and that eARC was so worth it! How else would I have felt so drawn to a character like this?

Very Interesting. Well Written and Well Developed Story.

Had A Nice Time Reading It. And Would Definitely Read More From The Author.

Thank You For Providing An Advanced Copy Of The Book.