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Who’s Loving You
Who's Loving You? is a celebration of love in all its guises written by women of colour, with ten original short stories from bold new voices, literary prize-winners and national treasures.
Two souls come together and are torn apart, lifetime after lifetime. A seed of hope begins to grow out of the ashes of grief, heartbreak and loss. Romance sparks in the most unexpected of places. And an unbreakable bond is formed that transcends countries, continents and even the boundaries of time...
In this extraordinary collection, ten writers explore the full spectrum of love in all its messy, joyful, agonising and exhilarating forms. Celebrating and centring the romance, passion and desire of women of colour, these stories burn with an intensity and longing that lingers long after the final page.
Two souls come together and are torn apart, lifetime after lifetime. A seed of hope begins to grow out of the ashes of grief, heartbreak and loss. Romance sparks in the most unexpected of places. And an unbreakable bond is formed that transcends countries, continents and even the boundaries of time...
In this extraordinary collection, ten writers explore the full spectrum of love in all its messy, joyful, agonising and exhilarating forms. Celebrating and centring the romance, passion and desire of women of colour, these stories burn with an intensity and longing that lingers long after the final page.
336 pages, Hardcover
First published March 4, 2021
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About the author
Sareeta Domingo
10 books92 followersSareeta Domingo is the author of If I Don't Have You [Jacaranda Books, 2020], The Nearness of You [Piatkus/Little,Brown, 2016], and creator, editor and contributing writer of upcoming romantic fiction anthology Who's Loving You [Trapeze, 2021]. She has also written numerous erotic short stories and an erotic novella with Pavilion Books. Her books for Young Adults are published under S.A. Domingo, including Love, Secret Santa [Hachette Children's, 2019]. She has contributed to publications including gal-dem, Black Ballad, Stylist and Token Magazine, and has taken part in events for Hachette Books, Winchester Writers’ Festival, Black Girls Book Club and Bare Lit Festival among others. She lives in South East London.
sareetadomingo.com // @SareetaDomingo (Twitter) // @SareetaDomingoAuthor (Insta)
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January 23, 2023
Who's Loving You? is a wonderfully inclusive collection that sadly falls into the common pitfalls of short story collections: some stories are good, others not so much. Each story in Who's Loving You? was written and focuses on women of colour (most of them British). You could definitely tell that many of the authors included in this collection are relatively new to the writing scene, and, while that is not necessarily a negative thing, their stories definitely bore the signs of their inexperience (I do not feel 'nice' writing this but I prefer honesty to fake praise). The writing was stilted, the dialogues choppy, and the characters came across as relatively one-dimensional. I just have very little patience for clichéd phrases such as someone 'letting out a breath they didn't they were holding'. Dio mio! When will this phrase cease to exist?
And, while we do get two wlw love stories and one between a cis man and a transwoman, every other story is uber heteronormative in the most insta-love/boy meets girl way possible. It seems every character in this novel fell in love at first sight and we get some questionable comments about men being so handsome that no one woman in her right mind would decline to have sex with him (urgh).
Some of the love stories had questionable premises, such as the ones for 'The Waves Will Carry Us Back' (to be fair, a short story by Edwidge Danticat follows a similar scenario but under her pen, I 'bought' into it) and for 'Motherland' (which I ended up kind of liking to be fair but still...).
There were stories I liked, such as 'The Watchers' (which had a vague star-crossed lovers/soul mates feel to it), 'Rain...Doubtful', and 'Rani' (even if the story went to great lengths to make the mc seem 'awkward'). There was one story I actually loved, and that was 'Long Distance' by Varaidzo (which was, surprise surprise, very sapphic, and bittersweet).
Some of these stories were set in the near future, one of which was post-covid, while others had vague pre-pandemic settings, and I guess that made things more interesting than having all of the stories share the same backdrop. However, the tonal shift between each story was sometimes jarring, especially with Rowan Hisayo Buchanan's 'No One Is Lonely'...that story felt very out of place in this collection.
Prospective readers should not let my less-than-stellar review dissuade them from picking this collection up. It was amazing to read a collection that focused on women of colour falling in and out of love, even if I was not personally taken by its stories. Before making up your mind I recommend you check out some more positive reviews, especially ones from #ownvoices reviewers.
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
And, while we do get two wlw love stories and one between a cis man and a transwoman, every other story is uber heteronormative in the most insta-love/boy meets girl way possible. It seems every character in this novel fell in love at first sight and we get some questionable comments about men being so handsome that no one woman in her right mind would decline to have sex with him (urgh).
Some of the love stories had questionable premises, such as the ones for 'The Waves Will Carry Us Back' (to be fair, a short story by Edwidge Danticat follows a similar scenario but under her pen, I 'bought' into it) and for 'Motherland' (which I ended up kind of liking to be fair but still...).
There were stories I liked, such as 'The Watchers' (which had a vague star-crossed lovers/soul mates feel to it), 'Rain...Doubtful', and 'Rani' (even if the story went to great lengths to make the mc seem 'awkward'). There was one story I actually loved, and that was 'Long Distance' by Varaidzo (which was, surprise surprise, very sapphic, and bittersweet).
Some of these stories were set in the near future, one of which was post-covid, while others had vague pre-pandemic settings, and I guess that made things more interesting than having all of the stories share the same backdrop. However, the tonal shift between each story was sometimes jarring, especially with Rowan Hisayo Buchanan's 'No One Is Lonely'...that story felt very out of place in this collection.
Prospective readers should not let my less-than-stellar review dissuade them from picking this collection up. It was amazing to read a collection that focused on women of colour falling in and out of love, even if I was not personally taken by its stories. Before making up your mind I recommend you check out some more positive reviews, especially ones from #ownvoices reviewers.
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 7, 2021
4.5 Stars
Who's Loving You is an innovative and succinct collection of stories about love in its many forms and manifestations. To fully appreciate each author's unique flair and eclectic writing style, I suggest you savour each story and take your time as opposed to reading it all in one go.
This collection has something for everyone; you are bound to find a story that touches you in one way or another. 'Motherland' by Sara Jafari moved me to tears, whilst Kelechi Okafor's 'The Watchers' and Varaidzo's 'Long Distance' sowed the seed of love for Afrofuturism and sci-fi. Other firm favourites were Sareeta Domingo's 'The Waves Will Carry Us Back' and 'Rani & Raf' by Amna Saleem.
Although every story centres on love and the different ways in which it takes up space in our lives, it also weaves in elements of grief, familial/parental relationships, diaspora experiences, and identity that add not only depth and substance, but also a vulnerability that feels relatable and sincere.
Overall, an accomplished and refreshing collection that for many women of colour will serve as a mirror in which they see themselves and their lived experiences for the first time in literature.
Thank you to Trapeze Books of Orion Books for my copy.
Who's Loving You is an innovative and succinct collection of stories about love in its many forms and manifestations. To fully appreciate each author's unique flair and eclectic writing style, I suggest you savour each story and take your time as opposed to reading it all in one go.
This collection has something for everyone; you are bound to find a story that touches you in one way or another. 'Motherland' by Sara Jafari moved me to tears, whilst Kelechi Okafor's 'The Watchers' and Varaidzo's 'Long Distance' sowed the seed of love for Afrofuturism and sci-fi. Other firm favourites were Sareeta Domingo's 'The Waves Will Carry Us Back' and 'Rani & Raf' by Amna Saleem.
Although every story centres on love and the different ways in which it takes up space in our lives, it also weaves in elements of grief, familial/parental relationships, diaspora experiences, and identity that add not only depth and substance, but also a vulnerability that feels relatable and sincere.
Overall, an accomplished and refreshing collection that for many women of colour will serve as a mirror in which they see themselves and their lived experiences for the first time in literature.
Thank you to Trapeze Books of Orion Books for my copy.
March 12, 2022
Who's Loving You is a collection of ten love stories by Women of Colour. The major theme of the book is love, love in all forms and I think that is what I enjoyed most about this collection- the mixed bag of chips. Of the ten stories my favorites were:
LONG DISTANCE by Varaidzo
RANI by Amma Saleem
RAIN.... DOUBTFUL by Kuchenga
NO ONE IS LONELY by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
MY HEART BEATS by Dorothy Koomson
Special mention to BRIEF ENCOUNTERS by Sara Collins.
I think the collection overall needed tightening but the stories that were good, were amazing. I could not get enough of the granddaughter who inherited letters from her Grandmother- how her grandmother would tell her a story on her birthday- what a tradition. Of the young writer who wrote for an AI stove- yes! In her world, stoves and blenders could talk. As I said, the stories that were good, were really good.
I also love the title and I guess it's a question I need to answer.... WHO'S LOVING YOU?
LONG DISTANCE by Varaidzo
RANI by Amma Saleem
RAIN.... DOUBTFUL by Kuchenga
NO ONE IS LONELY by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
MY HEART BEATS by Dorothy Koomson
Special mention to BRIEF ENCOUNTERS by Sara Collins.
I think the collection overall needed tightening but the stories that were good, were amazing. I could not get enough of the granddaughter who inherited letters from her Grandmother- how her grandmother would tell her a story on her birthday- what a tradition. Of the young writer who wrote for an AI stove- yes! In her world, stoves and blenders could talk. As I said, the stories that were good, were really good.
I also love the title and I guess it's a question I need to answer.... WHO'S LOVING YOU?
January 20, 2021
This is a strong collection of stories that explore different forms of romantic love. They were full of depth and nuance, with a varied range of personalities so that readers are bound to relate on some level. I chuckled to myself a few times, smiled and nodded along, and I also had a tear in my eye here and there. There was something I enjoyed and liked about each story and there were a few that I particularly loved. The collection opens with two stories that had unique concepts which really stood out to me, while others told of more familiar tropes around falling in love but in a refreshing way. I really liked that there were different writing styles on display, although it might feel a bit jarring if you devour the stories one after the other like I did.
As well as the different types of romantic love that were at the forefront of these stories, there were also other forms of love explored in the background. Familial relationships, particularly mother and child, the blossoming love someone in the diaspora experiences for their motherland, and self-love.
In several of the stories, grief also played quite a significant role in the story. For me, this only added meaningfulness and it often resonated with me. While this element strengthened the stories for myself, it’s worth bearing in mind for anyone who might look to this collection as a ‘light’ read or only about romantic love.This dimension of those stories also made me reflect on the intertwining relationship between love and grief. Love can exist without grief, but grief can never exist without love. Grief is an outlet, an expression of love.
A wonderful collection of stories that reflected reality with some of the more painful aspects of love as well as the hope and joy.
Two particular favourite stories of mine were The Watchers by Kelechi Okafor and The Waves Will Carry Us Back by Sareeta Domingo.
Out 4th March 2021.
Thank you to Trapeze of Orion Books for the proof copy!
As well as the different types of romantic love that were at the forefront of these stories, there were also other forms of love explored in the background. Familial relationships, particularly mother and child, the blossoming love someone in the diaspora experiences for their motherland, and self-love.
In several of the stories, grief also played quite a significant role in the story. For me, this only added meaningfulness and it often resonated with me. While this element strengthened the stories for myself, it’s worth bearing in mind for anyone who might look to this collection as a ‘light’ read or only about romantic love.This dimension of those stories also made me reflect on the intertwining relationship between love and grief. Love can exist without grief, but grief can never exist without love. Grief is an outlet, an expression of love.
A wonderful collection of stories that reflected reality with some of the more painful aspects of love as well as the hope and joy.
Two particular favourite stories of mine were The Watchers by Kelechi Okafor and The Waves Will Carry Us Back by Sareeta Domingo.
Out 4th March 2021.
Thank you to Trapeze of Orion Books for the proof copy!
October 27, 2023
1.5 - ‘Women of colour can write about more than trauma' OK so why didn't they !!! This book was full of trauma and was not romantic in the slightest- I'm shocked at what is considered romance - none of the relationships presented were healthy or swoon worthy.....most were just sad and toxic.
The authors say we deserve love stories too and I agree I just believe they failed their mission and actually trauma dumped on the readers instead which is a BIG shame.
There were different types of relationships and scenarios that were explored which is why I'm not giving it a 0 but a lot of the time interesting themes fell flat and some were actually just boring.
Some of these authors maybe would have had a 3 star full length novel but the short stories exasperated the issues these stories had.
Still looking for POC romance novel that can live up to the Romance genre.
The authors say we deserve love stories too and I agree I just believe they failed their mission and actually trauma dumped on the readers instead which is a BIG shame.
There were different types of relationships and scenarios that were explored which is why I'm not giving it a 0 but a lot of the time interesting themes fell flat and some were actually just boring.
Some of these authors maybe would have had a 3 star full length novel but the short stories exasperated the issues these stories had.
Still looking for POC romance novel that can live up to the Romance genre.
March 20, 2021
I did NOT want this to end. What a beautiful, heart-capturing collection of short stories. Each one stood strong on its own, but as a collection it left me feeling so many things. Kudos to Sareeta Domingo for perfecting the order of the stories, and for embracing a really diverse set of characters and worlds. Will be thinking about many of the stories in this book for a long time, and will be highly recommending to any lover of modern fiction. Easily one of my top 10 books of the year, and top 10 short story anthologies.
June 13, 2023
The way I was raving about this book after the first two stories I was gagged. I texted my besties saying it’s the best book I’ve read this year, I even said “you can have my copy loves”. Now I fear handing out my copy will lead to a questioning of my taste 😭
All was well until I got to the last four stories and I just thought ‘okay….’ Idk!!! The book had me then it lost me. I would have given it 4 stars but unfortunately I cannot.
All was well until I got to the last four stories and I just thought ‘okay….’ Idk!!! The book had me then it lost me. I would have given it 4 stars but unfortunately I cannot.
March 2, 2024
Who's Loving You: Love Stories by Women of Colour
Edited by Sareta Domingo
A collection of short stories by the following authors:
* Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
* Sara Collins
* Danielle DASH
* Sareeta Domingo
* Sara Jafari
* Dorothy Koomson
* KUCHENGA
* Kelechi Okafor
* Amna Saleem
* Varaidzo *
Heartwarming stories covering various themes all laced with love. Themes covered include grief, self-worth, queerness, time travel, heritage, infidelity and many more.
I loved how each story was different and how they all showcased women of colour being loved.
Edited by Sareta Domingo
A collection of short stories by the following authors:
* Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
* Sara Collins
* Danielle DASH
* Sareeta Domingo
* Sara Jafari
* Dorothy Koomson
* KUCHENGA
* Kelechi Okafor
* Amna Saleem
* Varaidzo *
Heartwarming stories covering various themes all laced with love. Themes covered include grief, self-worth, queerness, time travel, heritage, infidelity and many more.
I loved how each story was different and how they all showcased women of colour being loved.
March 20, 2021
Usually I find it difficult to stay engaged when reading short stories, but this collection was so relatable!
As cliche and predicable the plots are, the backgrounds and experiences of the cultures and their conversations bring the stories closer to home. Of course, we don’t need to be told the ‘smooth’ colour of brown skin etc to know that a person of colour is being spoken about. You feel it from the emotions through the pages and the cultural sensitivities that take you into the lives of women of colour exploring love.
I will definitely read these stories again.
As cliche and predicable the plots are, the backgrounds and experiences of the cultures and their conversations bring the stories closer to home. Of course, we don’t need to be told the ‘smooth’ colour of brown skin etc to know that a person of colour is being spoken about. You feel it from the emotions through the pages and the cultural sensitivities that take you into the lives of women of colour exploring love.
I will definitely read these stories again.
March 3, 2021
Who's Loving You is a beautiful collection of stories of love that is very needed not only for its talented group of diverse and multicultural writers, but also for the very important task it takes on in providing some much needed representation to women of colour in the UK.
Sareeta Domingo's introduction expresses this perfectly: "It is vital that we see ourselves portrayed in this way. Seeing love of all kinds represented fully, in art as in life, allows us to relate on a level that can be dangerous when lacking."
As a Black British woman myself, it made me reflect on the absence of the portrayal of Black love in Britain. I asked myself how many films have there been about Black British love? Can you name any? It was actually heart-breaking to feel that exclusion. Especially in something as fundamental and necessary as love. So each story in Who's Loving You is powerful and necessary, just like each author included.
I particularly liked that the love displayed in the book is not the easy instant love often seen or a love that's packaged and tied up nicely at the end with a Disney bow. For me, the stand out stories were Long Distance, The Waves Will Carry Us Back and Motherland. They captured such a beautiful essence of love and longing, identity and belonging.
Read this book slowly, do not rush through it like I did as each author has a different style of writing that should be appreciated. I look forward to reading more work from these writers. Pick up this book now. It needs to be recommended and read.
Thank you Orion Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing me with a copy to review.
Sareeta Domingo's introduction expresses this perfectly: "It is vital that we see ourselves portrayed in this way. Seeing love of all kinds represented fully, in art as in life, allows us to relate on a level that can be dangerous when lacking."
As a Black British woman myself, it made me reflect on the absence of the portrayal of Black love in Britain. I asked myself how many films have there been about Black British love? Can you name any? It was actually heart-breaking to feel that exclusion. Especially in something as fundamental and necessary as love. So each story in Who's Loving You is powerful and necessary, just like each author included.
I particularly liked that the love displayed in the book is not the easy instant love often seen or a love that's packaged and tied up nicely at the end with a Disney bow. For me, the stand out stories were Long Distance, The Waves Will Carry Us Back and Motherland. They captured such a beautiful essence of love and longing, identity and belonging.
Read this book slowly, do not rush through it like I did as each author has a different style of writing that should be appreciated. I look forward to reading more work from these writers. Pick up this book now. It needs to be recommended and read.
Thank you Orion Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing me with a copy to review.
August 16, 2022
I give this one a 3.5 as I enjoyed more than half the books.
My favourite stories were The Watchers and Long Distance … I didn’t want the stories to end.
No one is lonely and the Row were also really good.
Special mention to Rain & My heart beats.
My favourite stories were The Watchers and Long Distance … I didn’t want the stories to end.
No one is lonely and the Row were also really good.
Special mention to Rain & My heart beats.
April 23, 2021
How do you feel about love stories?
Who's Loving You: Love Stories by Women of Colour Ed. by Sareeta Domingo
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Sareeta Domingo has brought together a beautiful collection of short stories written by a variety of women of colour. The collection started out a little rocky for me, but I absolutely devoured this collection of love stories. It by no means represents every woman of colour or every background but it is a wonderful collection.
What it does do is bring us heartwarming and emotional stories of love, loss, and family. The stories really varied in style and content from everyday romances, to workplace romance, to stories with science-fiction elements. We have stories set in Liverpool, Brighton, Tehran, London and more. The collection brings to life a rich array of character and nearly all of them captured my heart.
For such short stories we got some really poignant and emotional experiences and I would absolutely adore if some of these works became longer books on their own.
Some personal favourites were 'Long Distance' by Varaidzo, 'Brief Encounters' by Sara Collins, 'Rani' by Amna Saleem and 'Motherland' by Sara Jarafari.
Other contributors to the collection included: Kelechi Okafor, Sareeta Domingo, Kuchenga, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Daniellé DASH and Dorothy Koomson.
Overall a beautiful collection of love stories that I absolutely adored. This made me feel warm and happy inside whilst reading and I definitely want to read more by all of the women who contributed to this collection as there was so much to offer!
Who's Loving You: Love Stories by Women of Colour Ed. by Sareeta Domingo
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"However - and this should be obvious, but - human beings of all kinds fall in love, and have desire, and heartache, and heartbreak. It's vital that we get to see one another in this sometimes fire-hot, sometimes soul-warming, sometimes icily-devastating light. It is vital that we see ourselves portrayed in this way. Seeing love of all kinds represented fully, in art as in life, allows us to relate on a level that can be dangerous when lacking."<
Sareeta Domingo has brought together a beautiful collection of short stories written by a variety of women of colour. The collection started out a little rocky for me, but I absolutely devoured this collection of love stories. It by no means represents every woman of colour or every background but it is a wonderful collection.
What it does do is bring us heartwarming and emotional stories of love, loss, and family. The stories really varied in style and content from everyday romances, to workplace romance, to stories with science-fiction elements. We have stories set in Liverpool, Brighton, Tehran, London and more. The collection brings to life a rich array of character and nearly all of them captured my heart.
For such short stories we got some really poignant and emotional experiences and I would absolutely adore if some of these works became longer books on their own.
Some personal favourites were 'Long Distance' by Varaidzo, 'Brief Encounters' by Sara Collins, 'Rani' by Amna Saleem and 'Motherland' by Sara Jarafari.
Other contributors to the collection included: Kelechi Okafor, Sareeta Domingo, Kuchenga, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Daniellé DASH and Dorothy Koomson.
Overall a beautiful collection of love stories that I absolutely adored. This made me feel warm and happy inside whilst reading and I definitely want to read more by all of the women who contributed to this collection as there was so much to offer!
September 10, 2021
RATING: I am a huge fan of the concept for this anthology and really enjoyed the core plot of each story. However, I’m not sure whether each story was written / edited to the same standard. Some of the stories were absolutely four stars, while some felt less polished. Therefore, I’m giving this collection three and a half stars. There are some great gems for short story lovers and fans of these authors, but it’s not my favourite collection published this year.
GOOD BITS: My favourite stories were ‘Long Distance’ by Varaidzo, ‘Brief Encounters’ by Sara Collins, ‘Rani’ by Amna Saleem, ‘No One is Lonely’ by Rowan Hisayo-Buchanan, and ‘My Heart Beats’ by Dorothy Koomson. If you’re a fan of any of these authors, I’d encourage you to pick up this book. I liked all of these because the voices of the protagonists and the obstacles to their love stories felt real.
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GOOD BITS: My favourite stories were ‘Long Distance’ by Varaidzo, ‘Brief Encounters’ by Sara Collins, ‘Rani’ by Amna Saleem, ‘No One is Lonely’ by Rowan Hisayo-Buchanan, and ‘My Heart Beats’ by Dorothy Koomson. If you’re a fan of any of these authors, I’d encourage you to pick up this book. I liked all of these because the voices of the protagonists and the obstacles to their love stories felt real.
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August 7, 2021
3.5 longer review to come
May 8, 2021
A powerful set of shorts, this collection includes some unique, fresh and inspiring storytelling , I found some far more interesting than others, some I connected with more, but overall each has its own qualities that make it stand out individually, full of the writers own experience of falling in and out of love. I am looking forward to read more in the future from these writers and the inspiring work they are sure to produce based on their work in this collection. Recommended reading for anyone who has a heart
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
August 17, 2023
As a concept I really loved the idea of an anthology made up of romantic short stories about women of colour written by women of colour. In practise, most of the stories were beautiful and moving but the rest, (namely the second and third ones) I couldn’t wait for them to end. Reading the varied love stories of people of different sexualities, skin colours and from different parts of the world was amazing. Having also read ‘The Good Immigrant’ I liked the honouring of it, as it has lead the way for this collection and many more like it.
I would definitely recommend this book!
I would definitely recommend this book!
January 24, 2025
Like any short stories book, some stories are great, some not so much. Overall I thought it was ok, the one thing I did not like so much about the stories was how quickly they seem to be falling in love. Love at first sight except for one story really. I also did not feel like a lot of these stories were portraying healthy love and the whole point of the book was about that so I felt like I was getting what I was told I was going to get if it makes sense.
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February 11, 2023Me at a bookshop:
- So I want to read a romance book written by a black author but I read all of the ones I can find in the shelf.
Bookseller:
- Have you read this? It's an an anthology by BICOP authors.
Me:
- I'll take it.
It was a fun ride and there are definitely authors in this I want to read more from.
- So I want to read a romance book written by a black author but I read all of the ones I can find in the shelf.
Bookseller:
- Have you read this? It's an an anthology by BICOP authors.
Me:
- I'll take it.
It was a fun ride and there are definitely authors in this I want to read more from.
May 11, 2022
What a wonderful, uplifting, moving and heartwarming read. I loved all the stories that were on offer and each jewel shone brightly. I fell in love with all the characters and in each you feel the love, desire, that pang of regret and pain of love but also that warm.. butterfly feeling when it feels so good. I laughed and cried and wanted to hug them all. Seriously if you are looking for a wonderful and colourful collection of brilliant stories about love get this now !!!!
March 5, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
This book is brilliant! I enjoyed every single story
This book is brilliant! I enjoyed every single story
July 21, 2024
Some doubtful, but some creatively luminous.
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August 18, 2025not romantic at all
May 28, 2024
I am a huge fan of short stories but when they're a collection of short stories by different authors then it's a real mix and you don't know what you're getting. I liked some of the stories but others I found very strange/ odd.
August 19, 2021
Not sure I liked this. Some of the stories were a bit light and didn't inspire me. there were a few stories that were okay, but that's it. Quite disappointing.
August 29, 2021
Cute book!
March 7, 2021
A truly gorgeous collection of stories. I loved each and every one of them, they lured me in and I wanted them to go on forever. I couldn't put it down, finished it in record time!
April 24, 2021
This is an incredible anthology of some very powerful BIPOC writers. I loved how each story was so unique in conception and style. Some of the writers are fresh, while some have clearly published before but there was never a dull moment in the book. Definitely pick it up when you are looking for something calming and beautiful to read.
May 6, 2021
”Who’s Loving You” is a short story collection, a collection of love stories written by women of colour. Tales about lost love, forbidden love, unrequited love, all aspects of love - the good, the bad, and the ugly are given a lens across the 10 short stories written by 10 authors. With some familiar names and some fresh new voices who has been carefully curated by Sareeta Domingo.
Love stories are something we’re all familiar with, and this collection isn’t about your typical love stories. There’s a formula in storytelling that some of these writers have used that will make you love love and leave you with all the feels. Not the stereotypical chic lit, roses and chocolate love - but the complex, sad, exhilarating and intoxicating layers of love that is for the most part realistic to the reader. Love that gives you joy and love that brings you agony, all captured within the 327 pages of this book.
All in all this is a beautifully written collection, and whilst there are some standout stories…some that might make you shed a tear, and leave you turning the pages and wishing there was more. There are also some stories (not many) which didn’t hit the mark for me and fell a bit flat, stories that I felt could have been left out of the anthology, but that is just my opinion and the good definitely outweighed the bad.
Domingo has edited the stories in a way that flows so well, we experience different types of love and loss access a variety characters who have been written in a way that you feel that they’re a close friend or family member recounting their experiences to you. Tales about 10 womxn, and these are inclusive stories that needed to be told and heard. 👏🏾
I’d lovingly recommend this…
4.1*
Love stories are something we’re all familiar with, and this collection isn’t about your typical love stories. There’s a formula in storytelling that some of these writers have used that will make you love love and leave you with all the feels. Not the stereotypical chic lit, roses and chocolate love - but the complex, sad, exhilarating and intoxicating layers of love that is for the most part realistic to the reader. Love that gives you joy and love that brings you agony, all captured within the 327 pages of this book.
All in all this is a beautifully written collection, and whilst there are some standout stories…some that might make you shed a tear, and leave you turning the pages and wishing there was more. There are also some stories (not many) which didn’t hit the mark for me and fell a bit flat, stories that I felt could have been left out of the anthology, but that is just my opinion and the good definitely outweighed the bad.
Domingo has edited the stories in a way that flows so well, we experience different types of love and loss access a variety characters who have been written in a way that you feel that they’re a close friend or family member recounting their experiences to you. Tales about 10 womxn, and these are inclusive stories that needed to be told and heard. 👏🏾
I’d lovingly recommend this…
4.1*
October 24, 2024
DNF and for most of the reasons other reviewers have stated. The first two stories are gorgeously written, and then the drop-off is sharp and confusing. The writing choices and style in some stories might come down to poor editing, but I figured staring at other passengers on the commute was less painful, so I gave up. Might try the other stories later.
August 18, 2021
A fantastic collection of short stories about love for women of colour, a must read!
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