Lynn Galli

I've had this book for a long time and just kept passing it over thinking that, while I liked a couple of her Aspen Friends books, I just wasn't in the mood for a basketball book. After reading Wasted Heart a couple days ago, I wasn't ready to jump into another Virginia Friends book but knowing that I wanted something fun and light and that Galli would make me happy, I pulled this one out and blew off the dust.

I so liked this book! I wish I hadn't waited so long and I'm pretty sure that this will be part of my Funk Reading List.… (mer)

This was an okay read. I generally highlight memorable phrases or moments while reading, but that was not the case with Uncommon Emotions. Alllthooough, being hauled into a dark supply room and slapped with a languorous kiss from the softest lips would most definitely be the highlight of a memorable day for me. Sigh, I should be so lucky. Moving on, the chemistry between Joslyn and Raven is there, but it takes some time to surface. Like others have mentioned, the conflict between the two women left me scratching my head. The author painted Joslyn and Raven as being such strong, independent, and loyal women, but yet she puts them in a conflict that’s beneath both their characters. Perhaps that’s the point: strong, independent, and loyal women are not immune to being pigheaded (more so Raven than Joslyn). Then again, I could be grasping at straws and the conflict is simply contrived.

Overall, a good read, but not one I will reread. Note: This is probably the first book where I feel more connected to the supporting characters than the main characters. Go figure! Hugs and smooches to Giovanni and Amalia, and Zina, “You go girl with ‘yo beautiful black self!”… (mer)