This book literally held me by my neck until I was done reading.

I didn’t want to drop it!

Its captivating storytelling ensnared me in a web of intrigue and emotion, compelling me to stay engaged until the very end.

If there was anything greater than 5 stars, I’d give it to this book. Wilkerson’s masterful narrative skill effortlessly guides readers through the intricate lives of the book’s diverse characters, leaving an indelible mark on the soul.

We can actually learn a lot about real life from reading fiction.

One important lesson I took away from this book is the importance of having conversations with your loved ones no matter how difficult the level. It does take two people to build and mend a relationship but when the two aggrieved parties are full of pride and ego waiting for one or the other to reach out and apologise, days, months then years go by and the chasm that ruptured the relationship gets wider.

Another lesson is that we also can never truly know what kind of hurts/burdens that people carry, that’s why “Be Kind” is just not a suggestion.

It was sad that Covey didn’t get to know what really happened to her mother but thankfully for us readers, we had some sort of closure 😄.

The most compelling aspect of “Black Cake” was its portrayal of the resilience of the human spirit. Despite the weight of their pasts, Wilkerson’s characters found redemption in the bonds of family and community, offering a message of hope and healing in the face of adversity.

Thumbs up to Charmaine once again for such spectacular writing. I wish her more successful publications. If you want to get lost in a book, I’d recommend you pick this up and read. Instagram review is right here.

With Love,

Nwaanyi Ije