This was decent. I could have used a bit more steam but it was good. I wasnt sure if I wanted to move on to book 2 because this one was so slow.

Groove is a vibrant and soulful story that pulses with energy, music, and raw emotion. Bernice L. McFadden and Geneva Holliday skillfully capture the rhythms of life and the complexities of their characters’ journeys. The narrative flows like a jazz melody—sometimes smooth, sometimes intense—drawing you into a world where passion, pain, and hope intertwine. I loved how the authors explore themes of identity, community, and healing with honesty and heart, making Groove a truly memorable and moving read.

Groove was my first book by Bernice McFadden and Geneva Holliday. I thoroughly enjoyed Geneva's story. It was an interesting and unique premise. I will be recommending Groove to my book club.

This was compared to Sex and the City and I immediately downloaded. It was a fun and flirty read! It was veryyy messy but I had a good time and if you like messy reads, this one is calling your name. Very honest protrayal of what relationships, friendships, sex, and life overall can look like.

My main con that detracted a star was the chapters would switch POVs without notifying the reader who the new character was at the start. A simple “Noah” or “Chevy” title at the start of each chapter would be a great edition!

This feels so real and the problems so focused while still being entertaining, engaging and fun. I love that this is set in the 30s age range! Definitely a good read and a re-read for me

While there were elements of fun in our eclectic group of childhood friends in New York, it was difficult to stay engaged in this novel. It was difficult to properly understand the motivation behind each character, and why they choose to stay in these messy and self-serving friendships and relationships. I appreciated the humor and banter, the open dialogue on sexuality and class disparity, but in all this wasn’t a book I felt invested or drawn into.