Noa Green has spent the last four years of her life living with lupus. She has gotten used to people seeing her wheelchair before they see her. She paints because it’s the only thing lupus didn’t take from her. Her sister and her paintbrush are all she has until fate sends her a former rapper with a tool belt.
JaQuade “Quae Lo” Washington is fresh out of prison, just trying to lay low and stack his paper without the ghost of super stardom past on his back. He thought fading away was the answer until he met a woman who made him want to be seen.
She’s guarded. He’s rebuilding. Neither of them are looking for love, but love meets them in the wreckage, and together, they become pretty little birds.
Author Blossom is an upcoming best selling author born and raised in Saint Louis, Mo. It was there that she developed a love for reading and writing early on. A. Blossom knew she had a passion for writing after she wrote her first story for the girls in her eight-grade class. A. Blossom wants to pen love stories that show black women and men of all skin tones, shapes, and sizes.
When she isn’t writing, Blossom spends her free time with her husband and her two small children. A. Blossom is excited to embark on this journey and invites readers to let love grow. Blossom can be reached on these platforms:
I think this is A. Blossoms best work to date. I absolutely adored the story. Quade and Noa’s story was so unique, refreshing, and truly inspiring. I loved how the characters both had their “flaws” - that were not truly flaws, but things that were apart of their pasts - that they needed to let go. The way Quade loved on Noa and was her Superman was EVERYTHING! And I loved that Noa didn’t make excuses for herself, she was brave and fierce. Kudos to the author for tackling such a delicate topic. Highly recommended!
What a beautiful story! 🥰 Noa, an accomplished artist, has been dealing with a lupus diagnosis for the past few years. She has become a shell of the person she used to be, as her body continues to betray her. Never really leaving her home, as she hates the pity stares and numerous questions she receives. Painting and her sister Tiegan are all she has in the world. Speaking of her home, it is in dire need of repair, and accommodations need to be made to allow her to move freely in her chair. Noa is proud, stubborn, and determined to make it on her own, until Tiegan forces her hand.
Quade has just been released from prison and trying to find his footing. His life in the spotlight is far behind him, and he wonders who is without it. Getting a construction job with his sister's boyfriend, will be the outlet for him to regroup and find peace in his life again. When he arrives at Noa's home unannounced wearing a mug, she gives him the business. 🤣 He appreciates that although she recognizes him, there are no awkward stares or questions about why he is in construction rather than on stage spitting rhymes. He instantly connects with her soul, as he sees the parallels between the two of them; and wants to help her with her home rebuild.
This was a sweet and heartfelt slow burn. 😍 Noa made Quade feel valuable, needed, worthy, and slowly guided him back to his gift, the music he loved. Quade saw Noa beyond the chair. He saw a beautiful woman, who wanted to be loved, and appreciated for the person she was, and not reduced to the disabled woman in the wheelchair. Both were dealing with life situations that were difficult to navigate, and together they helped the other pivot, guiding the other back to their rightful path, while finding love along the way. Quade was so intentional about the way he cared for and showed up for Noa that I kept a Kool aid smile going throughout this read. Loved it! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Pretty Little Birds is A. Blossom’s latest release and the beautiful love story of Noa and Quade.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is what Noa lives with everyday. It’s the disorder that changed her life and her body but not her spirit. Her spirit is strong, creative and loving.
Incarcerated for 8 years and a very public fall from grace is what Quade battles each day. He doesn’t wallow, he just grinds. But like Noa that creativity is not on him, it’s in him.
Please read this beautiful love story because a hard man that’s so tender for you that he falls off the bone is all green flags!! 🕊️💜 This story is so personal to me and I am so grateful for the love, care and accuracy that A. Blossom poured into Noa’s story.
A. Blossom really can write a swoon-worthy romance because this was beyond sweet. If you're looking for an MMC that plays absolutely zero games and knows what he wants from first sight. Look no further than Quade. He was so sweet, and was in tune with Noa from the moment he met her. He stepped into her life determined to love and uplift her, and it was such a pleasure to read. I also felt like the topic of Noa's lupus was handled well. It provided a great look into the life of someone grappling with this diagnosis and the daily struggles someone would go through outside of the symptoms.
Noa and Quaid was everything... Quaid stood ten toes down behind Noa and loved her through every flair up, saw her beyond the chair and loved her through the pain... Shawn got everything he deserved I hated that man with a passion... Blossom took her time writing this beautiful love story and I would definitely read it again
Perfect Contemporary Romance Don't know really what to say about this solid romance but I know I enjoyed what I read. Noa and Quaid were a great couple this book had so many elements I look for in books.
Tropes 🪽Disability rep x the FMC. Noa has Lupus in a serve form. She's immobile or mobility restricted and uses a wheelchair. The entire story is set in motion because her house needs to become wheelchair accessible. While reading I realized I don't really consider the very small minute differences that different-abled people go through to just feel regular or normal in their own spaces. 🪽Disgraced rapper now blue collar MMC. JaQuaid was great character from beginning to end. He was humbled, he stumbled, but he was figuring out grace and how to sit his ego to the side. One amazing thing about Romances are how small little coincidences shape the narrative and lead to radically different outcomes. Quaid is lucky that his older sister is with a man who owns his own construction business. Quaid just so happens to have earned his carpentry certifications while incarcerated. We also learn about shady music business and 360 deals and how music moguls can deserve lives for years. 🪽Art rep was nice! Quaid's 16 year old nephew being into art was a nice change of scenery. Noa being an artist by trade and us "seeing" her art 🪽Ain't shit ex. Noa had a bum she couldn't let go. Watching her journey was about watching her rebuild her acceptance for self and release all of the heavy baggage. To see the ways the ex plays into her character conflict was good foil to seeing how amazing Quaid is for the romance. 🪽Slow burn romance. These two really do circle each other quickly but it's a little bit of a slow dance. Even though the burn was slow the overall story pacing wasn't. There was already a pull there and lucky us we got to see how that small pull developed into a romance. Quaid was courting and didn't even know it. Just by being himself he was showing Noa she could let down her walls and lean into him.
Overall: I gave 4 stars because even though I enjoyed the romance so much, it was just love on top of love all up in through here, it also didn't pop on a deeper level for me. I loved this book but I don't know if I'll re-read or if it'll stay on my mental. I'm so glad I got to experience them and see this romance. I'm excited to read more of A Blossom's world
This love story is a tearjerker in the most beautiful way. We have Noa, an artist living with a chronic illness that limits her mobility and makes her cautious and withdrawn. And Quade, a former rapper freshly out of prison, trying to lay low and start over. Both are damaged, but they find beauty, strength, and healing in one another. There’s constant pouring into each other...deep, tender moments that gave me butterflies throughout the entire book. But it’s more than just a love story. It’s a reminder to never accept crumbs from anyone, to honor your worth, and know you're not defined by your challenges. Love those who love on you and don’t settle for less. 💖
What a beautiful loving realistic love story. She saw the handsome man that came to her home to renovate. He saw a very beautiful woman who awakened his loins. She’s a recluse. He’s fresh from prison determined to leave his old life and fame in the past. Together they encouraged the other to pursue their passions but with the support and people who only want the best for them. I love how deeply they cared for one another like they’d loved for years. Blossom brought this story together so sweetly it’s unforgettable. Oh, did I mention that Noa is in a wheelchair? Doesn’t bother Quade one bit. Get at this y’all! Fantastic!!
I was honestly pleasantly surprised by this book. I really loved JaQuade and Noa together. The disability representation was done so well — Noa isn't paralyzed but is navigating life with lupus, which then has her in a wheelchair. I loved how they both had big dreams and were living them before life flipped everything upside down — his music, her art — and how trauma changed the way they showed up in the world. The love story felt soft but heavy at the same time, and nothing felt rushed or forced. Everything came together perfectly in the end.
First of all, I really like the disability representation that this book has. Although I don't have lupus so for the accuracy please consult a person who has it or someone who's a expert on it.
4.5 ⭐️ Wow!! This was so good. I’ve never read anything like it but how beautiful this was!
I’ve never seen representation like this in a book and it feels like it was PERFECTLY done. There was no unrealistic fairytale stuff which I so appreciated. This was love before it was even love.
I feel like this was a “second chance” romance in a whole new way.
Never met a Quade (Quaid) I didn’t like! This was such a sweet romance between two “broken” people. There was an instant connection and I loved watching it evolve. Noa and Quade both encouraged each other to stop hiding behind their circumstances and get back to living their dreams. And that’s what love is about…mutual support, encouragement, and wanting to be a better version of yourself for your partner. I enjoyed the side characters as well. And there was even a little smidgen of drama in it here (just a smidge and not between the couple). Again, this was just a feel good romance.
Some love stories don’t begin with fireworks — they begin with healing.
Noa is an artist whose world has been painfully narrowed by lupus. Once vibrant and full of color, her life is now framed by doctor visits, a wheelchair, and the quiet fear of being seen as fragile instead of whole. With her younger sister Teagan as her fierce protector and caregiver, Noa is surviving — but she isn’t truly living. Her home needs repairs to match her new reality, but her heart needs even more work than the house.
Enter JaQuade “Quade Lo” — a name that once ruled the charts, now whispered with scandal. Fresh out of a seven-year bid for manslaughter, Quade is no longer chasing fame. He’s trying to rebuild himself from the ground up, one honest day of work at Northside Construction with his brother-in-law Ron. He’s learned the hard way that second chances aren’t handed out — they’re earned.
When Quade shows up for Noa’s home consultation, sparks fly in the most unexpected way. Their banter is easy, their connection undeniable, but both carry heavy pasts that make them hesitant to reach for something real. Noa is afraid of being a burden. Quade is afraid of being judged as the man he used to be.
Together, they learn that broken doesn’t mean finished.
This story is tender, raw, and full of soul. It explores disability, redemption, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable when life has already knocked you down. Pretty Little Birds is a beautiful reminder that even after the darkest chapters, love can still teach you how to soar.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Vibe: Healing love, urban redemption, emotional slow burn Perfect for readers who love: wounded souls, second chances, and love stories with depth and heart
OMG!!! What a book!!! When I tell you I’m at a loss for words on what to say!! Whew Chile, Ms. Blossom did the damned thang with this one. This book is a masterpiece. It’s serious, sweet, sensual and emotional. I experienced all the feels while going on this journey to love with Noa and Quade.
Noa is a woman with lupus. She is confined to a wheelchair as a result of her illness and she needs modifications to her home. Quade works for the construction company assigned to fix Noa’s home. Quade is starting over after being released from prison. He was a popular rapper before and Noa recognizes him. She doesn’t make a big deal of it. In fact, she’s very sassy with him and he likes that. Quade also noticed Noa and doesn’t focus much on her wheelchair. As he is fixing her home, he gets to know her. They realize that they are just two people who are trying to regroup after life dealt them a bad hand. They encourage each other and just love each other. They heal the parts of each other that were a bit broken. They are just perfect together.
This book is phenomenal. I loved every moment that I spent with Noa and Quade. I have a total book hangover and I know I’ll definitely reread this book. Kudos to A. Blossom for a job well done. 5 phenomenal and gloriously hot stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a beautiful, heartfelt story that is tender, emotional, and wonderfully written. Pretty Little Birds introduces us to Noa, a woman bound to a wheelchair after her battle with lupus, and Quade, a former rapper freshly released from prison. When Quade comes to assess Noa’s home for handicap accessible upgrades, neither of them expects the connection that sparks between them, but it is impossible to ignore.
There is a magnetic pull between these two wounded souls. Quade is trying to rebuild his life, and Noa is learning how to reclaim hers. What begins as a simple professional visit turns into something deeply intimate and life changing. Their love story is not perfect, but that is what makes it so powerful. It feels real, raw, and full of heart.
Watching Noa begin to believe in herself again, to dream and to fly even with broken wings, is incredibly moving. Quade’s steady, patient love gives her the space to heal while he finds his own redemption along the way.
This book is about more than romance. It is about resilience, second chances, and learning how to love when life has already bruised you. Pretty Little Birds is a beautiful reminder that even when you have been through the worst, love can still lift you higher than you ever imagined.
Quade and Noa had gone through a lot in their lives. Quade was a popular rapper who went to jail for seven years for attempted murder, and Noa was diagnosed with lupus at the height of her art career leaving her in a wheelchair. Since Noa needs her house refitted, and Quade is now working with a construction company who rehabs homes for the disabled, they connect through that. Quade is intrigued by Noa from the beginning. I loved how supportive he was of Noa, and how he looked past the wheelchair and saw Noa for herself. Noa was going through a period of emotional abuse due to her jacka$$ of a so-called boyfriend, but Quade was intentional in how he handled Noa. This was a beautiful love story of two broken souls who found each other and made each other whole again. I thoroughly enjoyed this highly emotional book. You could tell that it was very personal to the author. Characters from previous books, the drama, the revenge and the passion between Quade and Noa made this book that I recommend you read as well.
This is a beautiful and encouraging story for anyone with a chronic illness really. The character development throughout the book was well written and allowed you to connect with them on a deeper level. This book tells the story of 2 different artist going through changes after their lives took unexpected turns and they never saw themselves truly opening backup the world around them again. “That’s pretty little bird. Damaged, but still beautiful. Broken, but still able to fly.” is such a powerful line from the book because it reminds you that no matter what may happens in life and how broken you feel you are still beautiful through it all, but with the right support you can not only live again but thrive better than you ever have before. The disability representation was also beautifully written and tastefully written. Love love loved every single page of this book, amazing job well done Ms. Author Lady.
From the beautiful cover art to the care that the author took to detail what a person with Lupus can go through on a daily basis, this book seemed so thoughtful and intentional and also had an educational factor too. Noa and Quade were a very unlikely pair, but in this fictional world they blended so well together. From day one, he stood firmly on all ten toes about her and I absolutely loved the complete care he took of her. I loved how their lives were restored in so many ways - and how they overcame so much together.
As a fully able-bodied person without any chronic illness or ailments of any kind, I am almost ashamed that I never even thought about how a person who does has such would still desire romantic love and intimate touch from another person or how a person without a disability could still truly desire one with a disability. This book educated me, and I am forever changed because of it. Job well done Ms. Blossom!
By reading the synopsis I was hooked in from learning that the fmc has lupus. I love reading books where there is awareness about what people face in reality regarding physical ailments. Lupus is a autoimmune condition that many people are not aware and how plaguing it can be on the person has it. A. Blossom did an amazing job highlights the day to day aspect of the fmc, Noa, having Lupus. Noa was just to be strong, have only person helping her with her condition, which was her sister, Teagan, but when JaQuade came into her life, everything changed for the better. I loved Quade so much there nothing about him that I could complain about. He was sweet on Noa the first time he laid eyes on her. The fact he didn't even tell he paid to get her house remodeled surprised me, but you Noa deserved everything and more.
This book was a gem. Noa and Quade we're a treat, and just one of those books you didn't want to end. A. Blossom really did her big one with this book. You get two characters who are fighting something but come together almost effortlessly. It was as if the universe knew they were exactly what each other needed when they met. Shawn and Quade's former label manager or whatever were both trash. I love how supportive their tribe was and how everyone important didn't treat Noa like someone who needed to be "handled" because of her illness. Quade, that was an example of a man. It was like her saw the light in Noa and he just wanted to live in that life. Pick this book up immediately because you will not be disappointed. I can already see myself reading this book again. Happy Reading Y'all!💋
This was definitely sweet and a feel good story. It was heart warming and different. I usually don’t read books where a character has a disability but I do like when the MMC just got out of prison and makes a life for himself.
Gonna start with Teagan. Initially she worked my last nerve. She was overbearing and the way she questioned Quade and told her sisters business had me so annoyed with her. Noa was sweet and a good girl who deserved better than a bag of fast food, sex, and inconsistency. Shawn was garbage in every sense of the word. I really thought he set Noa’s house on fire. Quade came in and got straight to business! He didn’t play about Noa and put her and her needs first from day one. Love how things fell into place for him too. Again! This was just a feel good story.
Wow! This book was an emotional rollercoaster! From the moment Quade and Noa crossed paths, it was clear they were meant to be together. Two souls navigating the chaos of life unexpectedly fall in love, forging a new journey hand in hand. I adored how they both seemed to be gliding through life, yet they discovered something incredibly special in one another. The chemistry between them was electric—the way he supported her and she uplifted him was just magical! I couldn’t stop smiling as I read this. What a stunning masterpiece! Huge applause to the author for creating such a beautiful story! 👏🏾👏🏾
I enjoyed this story and seeing Noa and Quade find love, peace and support with each other. They both needed each other in different ways. She needed him to get her out of her shell and realize she was not her diagnosis and could live life the way she wanted and not just survive and he needed her to tell him to remember who he was rapping for and step back into his calling.
The drama was limited but impactful and I loved that Noa and Quade had each other and their families to get through it. They both experienced a sense of a rebirth and I was here for it.
Listen, this book is so damn good!! A. Blossom, Ms. Ma'am, if you don't write these books, you better. This book is good, good.
"The world tried to clip our wings, but love taught us how to fly anyway.".
Loving someone is work, but loving someone with a disability and heavy past is extra work. But the way you crafted the love that Quade and Noa had is beautiful beyond words. I love the fact that he saw her, just as she saw him. Lupus.....prison....be damned! This is truly a love story worth reading.
Pretty Little Birds was such a beautiful story 🖤. I really love when authors write books that center diversity, disability, and chronic illness, and A. Blossom truly delivered. I was familiar with Lupus, but I didn’t fully understand just how severe it can be for some people. I appreciated learning more while reading—it added so much depth and realism to the story. Noa and Quade were absolutely made for each other. I loved how they truly saw one another beyond surface-level things. Their connection felt genuine, tender, and meaningful. Broken wings still workin’ 😩😩✨ This story was heartfelt, informative, and beautifully written.
This book by A. Blossom was good !! Noa and Quade finding themselves in the mess of life through the trials they’ve been dealt with. Loved how this author touched on the complexity and life altering challenges that come with having an autoimmune disease which Noa had Lupus. Quade was a man because he looked at Noa without seeing a disabled person and loved her for who she was same with Noa she loved him for who he was without his past being a factor of importance to be with him. Overall I enjoyed this book and this author’s story telling.