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Loving Africa
Tracy Strong has spent the last ten years loving Africa.
Africa Walker has spent the last ten years loving Tracy.
The only thing keeping them apart is everything. Travel back to 1985, New York City and experience being young, Black and in love.
Africa Walker has spent the last ten years loving Tracy.
The only thing keeping them apart is everything. Travel back to 1985, New York City and experience being young, Black and in love.
352 pages, Paperback
Published May 30, 2022
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December 30, 2022
“A beautiful storm of masculinity” was the perfect way to describe Tracey in “Loving Africa”. I enjoyed this 80’s love story so much! Africa was a young woman that was giving love a try with a man that wasn’t her forever. While she didn’t love him, he provided her with the comforts of life that she wouldn’t have otherwise been afforded with no job and basic education. After a tragic turn of events leaves her world upside down, the man that has been watching from the sidelines as his woman was loved by someone else, swoops in and claims what he believes is rightfully his. Tracey was an intense lover and you couldn’t help but appreciate why he was that way and how deeply he loved Africa. While their love was extremely complicated, this journey between these two was beautiful to witness and Wesleigh and Jakobi definitely brought this story to life.
December 12, 2022
This was a well thought out intense trek down memory lane.....This story reminded you of the things going on in the 1980's.....Tracy was such an intense dude and as the story progressed...to me he still remained intense...Africa appeared passive with a sweet demeanor...However, Africa was clear on the things she wanted and needed and one of those things was Tracy...she eventually opened up about the way she loved him...she loved him more that he was aware of ....Tracy's grandmother was a pain in my side...but eventually she came around and I understood her WHY....I loved how Tracy loved Africa and wanted to take care of her....another well written story Ms. Vassar....The narration is absolutely captivating....The Dynamic Duo that is Wesleigh & Jakobi were phenomenal!
December 20, 2022
Tracy BDMF Strong
Whewwww... NTMA and babbbyyy it was worth the wait! Loving Africa was intense and soul stirring. Sensual and comforting! What you thought you know, by the end, you didn't really know. So much was presented to give the impression it wasn't going to work, but love most definitely prevailed! My favorite attributes of characters were on full display... maturing, forgiving, healing, compromising, and intimate beyond the act of sex. The words written could be felt at every turn of the page. This is a highly recommended read or listen if the audible was purchased! Great job Ms. Joan!
Whewwww... NTMA and babbbyyy it was worth the wait! Loving Africa was intense and soul stirring. Sensual and comforting! What you thought you know, by the end, you didn't really know. So much was presented to give the impression it wasn't going to work, but love most definitely prevailed! My favorite attributes of characters were on full display... maturing, forgiving, healing, compromising, and intimate beyond the act of sex. The words written could be felt at every turn of the page. This is a highly recommended read or listen if the audible was purchased! Great job Ms. Joan!
January 9, 2023
Tracy and Africa… Wow!! This was an intense, but great listen. It will definitely be a re-listen!
November 7, 2024
All the mess you could put a book was in this book. And I was for it. I can breathe now since it felt like I was holding my breath and clutching my pearls throughout this entire read. I liked Mike and all his intensity. Africa was sweet and soft-hearted, but expressed her limits when needed. Joan was funny and Ivory grew on me too. I loved Rah and Kenny. They were some great friends. I’m glad things worked out like they did. The healing and compromises amazed me. This was a great read. Intense, but great.🖤
July 10, 2022
Intense
From the onset you could feel the intensity of the story especially when Tracy was introduced. I thought how interesting that Africa's first thought was to reach out to Tracy when there were other people like her mother or Earl's grandmother. As soon as Tracy entered the picture, intense was the vibe and it remained that way throughout the entire story. My chest tightened at several points of the story because Tracy's obsession and possession was on the cusp of violence and Mike had to tip it with one disrespectful act. How many times as Black women we screamed about the failure of Black men in their communication skills? What we failed to understand is that some of our Black men struggle with communication is tied directly to their fear of displaying their frailties, vulnerabilities, insecurities and weaknesses. Both Mike and Tracy suffered from that fear and it almost destroyed them both. There is so much to unwrap in this story which shows the strength of the author and her ability to open our understanding to the plight and even evolution of our Black men. Ms. Ivory, the grandmother, while brutal in her delivery, she had a good handle on what she knew of her grandsons.
I enjoyed the insertion of Raheem (who is bae) and Monique's story revealing the challenges faced by repeat offenders and how that cycle is not easily broken. It is an unfortunate reality that many faced in our community. This author continues to advocate giving voice to the oppressed, the forgotten yet powerful in their own right, our Black men.
From the onset you could feel the intensity of the story especially when Tracy was introduced. I thought how interesting that Africa's first thought was to reach out to Tracy when there were other people like her mother or Earl's grandmother. As soon as Tracy entered the picture, intense was the vibe and it remained that way throughout the entire story. My chest tightened at several points of the story because Tracy's obsession and possession was on the cusp of violence and Mike had to tip it with one disrespectful act. How many times as Black women we screamed about the failure of Black men in their communication skills? What we failed to understand is that some of our Black men struggle with communication is tied directly to their fear of displaying their frailties, vulnerabilities, insecurities and weaknesses. Both Mike and Tracy suffered from that fear and it almost destroyed them both. There is so much to unwrap in this story which shows the strength of the author and her ability to open our understanding to the plight and even evolution of our Black men. Ms. Ivory, the grandmother, while brutal in her delivery, she had a good handle on what she knew of her grandsons.
I enjoyed the insertion of Raheem (who is bae) and Monique's story revealing the challenges faced by repeat offenders and how that cycle is not easily broken. It is an unfortunate reality that many faced in our community. This author continues to advocate giving voice to the oppressed, the forgotten yet powerful in their own right, our Black men.
January 3, 2023
This was a really good listen!! I am in love with the duet style audiobooks. Wes and JD brought this story to life. I cant see anyone else reading Africa and Tracey’s love story. This was indeed a love story. I love when the lead characters are imperfect and we see their growth. The build up and coming together is so amazing. Bravo Joan Vassar!
January 6, 2023
Super disappointed! I’m a major Joan Vassar fan and was extremely excited for this book. Unfortunately, it missed the mark. This book felt super rushed, had zero character development, and had several different characters (I’m sure they will be spin-offs). The second part of the book was better than the first but it still seemed rushed and honestly it felt unorganized and thrown together. I gave this two stars because I listened to the audio and Jakobi and Wesleigh never miss!
December 29, 2022
Writing style
This is my third read by author Joan Vassar. And after finishing up Tracy and Africa's intense, angst-filled journey, a few things have been identified as consistent with her stories and characters. Each scene is highly descriptive, each male character is passionate to the point of bordering on obsessed with their female love interest, and the emotions between the two leads is always so heart-felt that you can't help but be drawn in. Audiobook is how I've consumed the three stories that I've read. And based on her style of writing, it's the recommended format to get the most out of her books. Even if you decide to read it instead, there's no way you will walk away from your experience unaffected!
This is my third read by author Joan Vassar. And after finishing up Tracy and Africa's intense, angst-filled journey, a few things have been identified as consistent with her stories and characters. Each scene is highly descriptive, each male character is passionate to the point of bordering on obsessed with their female love interest, and the emotions between the two leads is always so heart-felt that you can't help but be drawn in. Audiobook is how I've consumed the three stories that I've read. And based on her style of writing, it's the recommended format to get the most out of her books. Even if you decide to read it instead, there's no way you will walk away from your experience unaffected!
July 11, 2022
For years, Africa and Tracy have been attracted to one another. They would've been together, but one person stood in their way…Earl, Africa's cheating husband. He's also Tracy's first cousin. A simple walk for ice cream, turned into so much more, and now he's gone.
Africa immediately turns to Tracy, much to the chagrin of their family members. She's torn between moving on to happiness and burying the past there. Just when life starts to look up, trouble steps in. Instead of allowing her to be there, Tracy turns her away. You'll have to read the book, in order to find out if their love is strong enough to sustain it all.
Tracy has a lot to deal with on his end…mainly his family. They are judgemental and (in his grandmother's case) manipulative. Meanwhile, protecting his woman comes with its own set of problems. Thank God, a certain someone is no longer included amongst that number.
There were a lot of supporting characters in this book, but the two that stood out for me were Pat and Kendra. They deserved the happiness that they received.
Another stellar job by @joan.vassar. Throughout this book, she gives the reader relatable issues, when it comes to black love. I highly recommend that you check out this 💎💎💎💎💎 book.
Africa immediately turns to Tracy, much to the chagrin of their family members. She's torn between moving on to happiness and burying the past there. Just when life starts to look up, trouble steps in. Instead of allowing her to be there, Tracy turns her away. You'll have to read the book, in order to find out if their love is strong enough to sustain it all.
Tracy has a lot to deal with on his end…mainly his family. They are judgemental and (in his grandmother's case) manipulative. Meanwhile, protecting his woman comes with its own set of problems. Thank God, a certain someone is no longer included amongst that number.
There were a lot of supporting characters in this book, but the two that stood out for me were Pat and Kendra. They deserved the happiness that they received.
Another stellar job by @joan.vassar. Throughout this book, she gives the reader relatable issues, when it comes to black love. I highly recommend that you check out this 💎💎💎💎💎 book.
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July 17, 2022This story was a lot. The main characters had so many issues. Tracy had anger management issues, he stuttered when he became overwhelmed, he was insecure and he was intense. Very intense to the point it was bordering on controlling and obsessive. Africa also had a lot of issues. She was insecure, passive aggressive and didn't have good communication skills along with Tracy. The both of them had a lot of growing to do and in some ways they did grow but not a lot. They had a lot of problems the whole book. Literally the whole book. If it wasn't them not being able to communicate the right way with each other it was outside interferences happening. To be honest Tracey and Africa both shouldn't have been together until they went to therapy and worked out their problems. Unfortunately this story takes place in the 80s and black people were not going to therapy. That was an era where the unfortunate misconception that therapy was for white people and crazy people still ran wild. They would've been benefited greatly from it. This was a different story from Joan than I'm used to. I'm still not sure how I feel about it now that I'm finished.
May 23, 2022
Riveting! Compelling! and Unapologetic!
This story gave me “back down memory lane” feelings of my youth chasing ice cream trucks, roller skating, sitting on stoops and first love butterflies jitters at a time when youth was innocent. But that’s where it stops. Tracy and Africa have that kind of love that is passionate, potent, addictive and necessary and they took me on an emotional journey that was so well written detailing a complex and tortuous unapologetic love that refused to be denied regardless of time.
The timing, placements, scenarios and characters have purpose, meaning and cause as their involvements gave significance, accountability and value making this story much more powerful and impactful forging a presence in Tracy and Africa’s lives explaining these entangled relationships that propelled the story forward.
Their environment and social norms displayed construct and test the boundaries of family, friends, situations, relationships and each other. I became immersed reading the exemplification of what determination, persistence, strength, courage and living in your truth looks like when people and situations make choices and life complicated like a thunderous storm that always seemed to rain on them, soaking them in challenge after challenge.
Tracy was the consummate protector, provider and dussy slayer. I mean he slayed and conquered! He was intense yet patient and gentle. He was clear, sure and made no apologies showing his love with an urgency as important as taking his next breath, while Africa felt guilt and confusion but found strength in her truth and in him allowing her to open to him and show that she was willing. They complemented and completed each other, she was his beginning and he was her end and it was a beautiful reading ride.
Author Joan Vassar’s writing for me is like an outer body experience where I mentally float and become immersed in the story as if I were a participant. If you want to float, Loving Africa is the one to take you higher. A remarkable love story I highly recommend.
Read the book and you’ll see who’s, Loving Africa.
This story gave me “back down memory lane” feelings of my youth chasing ice cream trucks, roller skating, sitting on stoops and first love butterflies jitters at a time when youth was innocent. But that’s where it stops. Tracy and Africa have that kind of love that is passionate, potent, addictive and necessary and they took me on an emotional journey that was so well written detailing a complex and tortuous unapologetic love that refused to be denied regardless of time.
The timing, placements, scenarios and characters have purpose, meaning and cause as their involvements gave significance, accountability and value making this story much more powerful and impactful forging a presence in Tracy and Africa’s lives explaining these entangled relationships that propelled the story forward.
Their environment and social norms displayed construct and test the boundaries of family, friends, situations, relationships and each other. I became immersed reading the exemplification of what determination, persistence, strength, courage and living in your truth looks like when people and situations make choices and life complicated like a thunderous storm that always seemed to rain on them, soaking them in challenge after challenge.
Tracy was the consummate protector, provider and dussy slayer. I mean he slayed and conquered! He was intense yet patient and gentle. He was clear, sure and made no apologies showing his love with an urgency as important as taking his next breath, while Africa felt guilt and confusion but found strength in her truth and in him allowing her to open to him and show that she was willing. They complemented and completed each other, she was his beginning and he was her end and it was a beautiful reading ride.
Author Joan Vassar’s writing for me is like an outer body experience where I mentally float and become immersed in the story as if I were a participant. If you want to float, Loving Africa is the one to take you higher. A remarkable love story I highly recommend.
Read the book and you’ll see who’s, Loving Africa.
June 21, 2024
Loving Africa
First off, I have had this book sitting my Kindle books to read list for about a year, but I could not justify buying it. But it was finally added to "Kindle Unlimited," and I just had to read it!
The book was very well written. Solid characters and a solid plot and plot twist. However, I feel the 1980's setting for the story could have done without, I did not get that vibe that the story was playing out in the 80s at all, but instead had taken place in the now, present.
Tracy and Africa went through so much drama in this book. Really, they all did. Every character had to fight for and earn their happily-ever-afters to the very end. I like that the book was about black characters, and the struggles that often times come with complex, complicated, relationships, whether it be family, friends, or significant others. I also enjoyed witnessing the growth process within these characters from their beginning to their end. Who they were in the beginning, change significantly to who they become by the ending.
Overall I enjoyed this book, even though Africa got on my nerves throughout the majority of the book. I did not start liking her until the end. Tracy was my favorite 😍 his intensity, masculinity, was hot, hot 🔥.
I am glad that I finally read this book, as I most likely will never revisit this book again.
First off, I have had this book sitting my Kindle books to read list for about a year, but I could not justify buying it. But it was finally added to "Kindle Unlimited," and I just had to read it!
The book was very well written. Solid characters and a solid plot and plot twist. However, I feel the 1980's setting for the story could have done without, I did not get that vibe that the story was playing out in the 80s at all, but instead had taken place in the now, present.
Tracy and Africa went through so much drama in this book. Really, they all did. Every character had to fight for and earn their happily-ever-afters to the very end. I like that the book was about black characters, and the struggles that often times come with complex, complicated, relationships, whether it be family, friends, or significant others. I also enjoyed witnessing the growth process within these characters from their beginning to their end. Who they were in the beginning, change significantly to who they become by the ending.
Overall I enjoyed this book, even though Africa got on my nerves throughout the majority of the book. I did not start liking her until the end. Tracy was my favorite 😍 his intensity, masculinity, was hot, hot 🔥.
I am glad that I finally read this book, as I most likely will never revisit this book again.
June 10, 2022
So intense
COMPLICATED! Africa and Tracy wore my nerves out. This story was so complicated and sad. Not dramatic sad or trauma causing sad...sad because of bad decisions and reactions to life. The love triangle that twisted into a knot had me clutching my pearls and shaking my head. The emotions that Loving African cultivated in Tracy were debilitating.
Honestly this was a struggle read for me. I'm still processing why. I just didn't like their life. Ms. Joan did a great job of making me not want to read about them and still held me hostage... I couldn't stop. And I had the nerve to want more when it ended. I needed the good parts that the end eluded to.
Tracy and Africa showed some great growth throughout the novel, they definitely healed and loved each other through.
COMPLICATED! Africa and Tracy wore my nerves out. This story was so complicated and sad. Not dramatic sad or trauma causing sad...sad because of bad decisions and reactions to life. The love triangle that twisted into a knot had me clutching my pearls and shaking my head. The emotions that Loving African cultivated in Tracy were debilitating.
Honestly this was a struggle read for me. I'm still processing why. I just didn't like their life. Ms. Joan did a great job of making me not want to read about them and still held me hostage... I couldn't stop. And I had the nerve to want more when it ended. I needed the good parts that the end eluded to.
Tracy and Africa showed some great growth throughout the novel, they definitely healed and loved each other through.
June 17, 2022
Whew!
Joan Vassar can not only pen a good story, but a very intense man as well! Omg, Tracey was all gas and no breaks when it came to Africa and I loved every bit of it. Though unfortunate, I couldn’t feel much for Africa in regards to Earl- she was right, their relationship was dead even before he died & I’m glad that she eventually found a relationship that made her feel. Although, Lorraine added some angst to the storyline, I was a bit over the cousins swapping women and vice versa. And in the car for the first baby appt, both Tracey and Lorraine were unfair to Africa. The storyline really could have done without it, I think the Rikers situation was a testament enough to Africa’s love and dedication to Tracey. Overall, unsurprisingly, I found myself enjoying another one of Joan’s book. Highly recommend!
Joan Vassar can not only pen a good story, but a very intense man as well! Omg, Tracey was all gas and no breaks when it came to Africa and I loved every bit of it. Though unfortunate, I couldn’t feel much for Africa in regards to Earl- she was right, their relationship was dead even before he died & I’m glad that she eventually found a relationship that made her feel. Although, Lorraine added some angst to the storyline, I was a bit over the cousins swapping women and vice versa. And in the car for the first baby appt, both Tracey and Lorraine were unfair to Africa. The storyline really could have done without it, I think the Rikers situation was a testament enough to Africa’s love and dedication to Tracey. Overall, unsurprisingly, I found myself enjoying another one of Joan’s book. Highly recommend!
March 3, 2023
The story is very tumultuous. The story highlights love, loss, anger issues, manipulation, complex relationship issues, death, family after death. It was a lot. Love and sacrifice. How you love someone and ask someone to watch them while they are away at school, they fall in love and you let it build to marriage. That was weird af. But love will find a way. The studdering component
Anger issues - possessive
The weird relationship with the tenant
Non nurturing but loving grand mom
Africa should be scared
The Love they made was intensely scarey and border line mentally unstable Mike, dunno
Well written
The washing machine scene was my favorite ot filled me with cave man provide and protect vibes
The dismiss usage was annoying
The name Africa began not to be continent related.
Do she like all the cousins.
I got so involved, I didn't want it to end. Took so long to determine the paternity.
I have recommended this.
Anger issues - possessive
The weird relationship with the tenant
Non nurturing but loving grand mom
Africa should be scared
The Love they made was intensely scarey and border line mentally unstable Mike, dunno
Well written
The washing machine scene was my favorite ot filled me with cave man provide and protect vibes
The dismiss usage was annoying
The name Africa began not to be continent related.
Do she like all the cousins.
I got so involved, I didn't want it to end. Took so long to determine the paternity.
I have recommended this.
June 7, 2022
MsLady
This was a hard read for me. To me it took some time to get to the point of the book, I didn’t understand what she was trying to explain or show us are the meaning until I was almost to the end of the book. I guess I was judging this on the way that she wrote her Black series, it was fast pace exciting and kept my attention it was a page turner. Loving Africa was different it was a very slow read, but in the end I did enjoy the book and I understand the point she was trying to get across. It’s all about black love and some of the trials and tribulations we go through.
This was a hard read for me. To me it took some time to get to the point of the book, I didn’t understand what she was trying to explain or show us are the meaning until I was almost to the end of the book. I guess I was judging this on the way that she wrote her Black series, it was fast pace exciting and kept my attention it was a page turner. Loving Africa was different it was a very slow read, but in the end I did enjoy the book and I understand the point she was trying to get across. It’s all about black love and some of the trials and tribulations we go through.
February 8, 2025
A passionate storm
Loving Africa was such an intense read. You felt every emotion. Tracy was like a winter storm and Mike an ice storm and Earl being a rain storm all together at the same time and Africa standing outside with an itty bitty umbrella. Each character and scene was relateable, highly descriptive, and storyline flowed. I enjoyed feeling their passion and almost obsession with their women. Even the other male cousins Rah and Ken. As always Joan Vassar does not disappoint with her writing skills. You will be thinking you know what will happen next and end up to the left.
Loving Africa was such an intense read. You felt every emotion. Tracy was like a winter storm and Mike an ice storm and Earl being a rain storm all together at the same time and Africa standing outside with an itty bitty umbrella. Each character and scene was relateable, highly descriptive, and storyline flowed. I enjoyed feeling their passion and almost obsession with their women. Even the other male cousins Rah and Ken. As always Joan Vassar does not disappoint with her writing skills. You will be thinking you know what will happen next and end up to the left.
December 22, 2022
Love is a battlefield!
Wow! This book, this couple and their family members are storms waiting to happen. From quiet storms to tsunamis Tracy and Africa couldn't catch a break! I wasn't ready for any of it, but I kept reading and hanging on to the few moments of peace for them because love deserves it. Love hurts, love is blind sometimes and love can be complicated. Joan Vassar writes unapologetically about love's intensity and the hope it demands. Tracy and Africa had a love worth fighting for and they fought through every storm; real and perceived. Bravo!
Wow! This book, this couple and their family members are storms waiting to happen. From quiet storms to tsunamis Tracy and Africa couldn't catch a break! I wasn't ready for any of it, but I kept reading and hanging on to the few moments of peace for them because love deserves it. Love hurts, love is blind sometimes and love can be complicated. Joan Vassar writes unapologetically about love's intensity and the hope it demands. Tracy and Africa had a love worth fighting for and they fought through every storm; real and perceived. Bravo!
June 1, 2022
Conflicted
The storyline was interesting but I didn’t love, love it. I am torn by the messiness of it all. Besides the main characters confusing relationships there is a lot of side characters with stories of their own. The book ending also felt anti-climatic after all that went on in the book-it kinda just ended. I agree with other reviewers about how detailed the story was-it just didn’t totally do it for me. If I could I would give it 3.5 stars.
The storyline was interesting but I didn’t love, love it. I am torn by the messiness of it all. Besides the main characters confusing relationships there is a lot of side characters with stories of their own. The book ending also felt anti-climatic after all that went on in the book-it kinda just ended. I agree with other reviewers about how detailed the story was-it just didn’t totally do it for me. If I could I would give it 3.5 stars.
June 5, 2022
💜🌼Loving Africa💜🌼
I’m gonna make this short and sweet…Joan Vassar is one of the best authors I’ve ever read…and I’ll read pretty much anything she writes…but Loving Africa will be placed on my books I reread and reread and reread…Africa and Tracy are real people with grown folks’ problems…and real life isn’t always pretty…but these two love each other….really love each other….with no games…💜🌼
Loving Africa is one of the best books I’ve read…I can’t wait until it’s in audio....💜🌼
I’m gonna make this short and sweet…Joan Vassar is one of the best authors I’ve ever read…and I’ll read pretty much anything she writes…but Loving Africa will be placed on my books I reread and reread and reread…Africa and Tracy are real people with grown folks’ problems…and real life isn’t always pretty…but these two love each other….really love each other….with no games…💜🌼
Loving Africa is one of the best books I’ve read…I can’t wait until it’s in audio....💜🌼
December 22, 2022
bravo, you did it again
I swear I went through so many emotions while reading this book. We got to give this author her flowers because this book was a phenomenal, read, the femininity and masculinity that is represented in this book is amazing and on point and so realistic I only rate books it takes a lot for me to give a written review this year. I have only gave five reading reviews including this one that means this book deserve 100 star rating #You’reMinesBeautiful
I swear I went through so many emotions while reading this book. We got to give this author her flowers because this book was a phenomenal, read, the femininity and masculinity that is represented in this book is amazing and on point and so realistic I only rate books it takes a lot for me to give a written review this year. I have only gave five reading reviews including this one that means this book deserve 100 star rating #You’reMinesBeautiful
January 19, 2023
This is my 2nd attempt at Joan Vassar. I love narrations by Wesleigh & Jakobi. And Joan’s books have lots of BDE and lots of tense possessive heat. It’s just the women. I love a ride-or-die, bad ass Black woman. I kept getting mad at Africa. When she went to visit Tracy the 2nd time, I was so irritated. Tracy was intense. Which was hot. He was possessive. That was hot. His bossiness was hot. But Africa just seemed like she couldn’t function without Tracy.
February 15, 2024
I don’t know how I feel about this book. This book sort of confused me.
I didn’t really understand how they were both in love with each other for the past ten years…seemed like a one sided love on Tracy’s side and Africa gave in after a tragic incident after being pressured and on the spot and his anger issues.
I feel like we didn’t get to see much of a flashback of ten years ago when they first met to see how they were both in love with each other (mainly on Africa’s side).
I think I was just was left with more questions after finishing the book.
I didn’t really understand how they were both in love with each other for the past ten years…seemed like a one sided love on Tracy’s side and Africa gave in after a tragic incident after being pressured and on the spot and his anger issues.
I feel like we didn’t get to see much of a flashback of ten years ago when they first met to see how they were both in love with each other (mainly on Africa’s side).
I think I was just was left with more questions after finishing the book.
May 22, 2022
Picture it, Harlem NY 1985….
Wow!!! What I read played like a movie. From opening scene between Africa and Earl, until the Epilogue. Joan Vassar’s pen game is stellar. Africa and Tracy’s love story is filled with angst, romance, sadness, and uncertainty. I was pulled in from the first page to the last .
Wow!!! What I read played like a movie. From opening scene between Africa and Earl, until the Epilogue. Joan Vassar’s pen game is stellar. Africa and Tracy’s love story is filled with angst, romance, sadness, and uncertainty. I was pulled in from the first page to the last .
July 31, 2022
Intensed
The complexity in the male, female, and family dynamics in NYC was strongly depicted throughout the book. Also the brief look into the criminal justice system and some of the unfair and cruel handling of young men was eye opening. The devastating, long lasting result of being jailed had on their life was thought provoking.
The complexity in the male, female, and family dynamics in NYC was strongly depicted throughout the book. Also the brief look into the criminal justice system and some of the unfair and cruel handling of young men was eye opening. The devastating, long lasting result of being jailed had on their life was thought provoking.
February 20, 2023
It left me wanting more. I’m not sure if it was just me, but I couldn’t get into this story. It unfolded kind of slow and was all over the place. I don’t feel like it didn’t wrap up each characters/couples storyline. I think an epilogue would help tie everything together. Unless there’s going to be a part 2?
March 2, 2023
Emotional Roller Coaster
I give Loving Africa 5 out of 5 stars. Family drama, toxic relationships, secrets and much needed therapy. There was so much packed into this book I didn’t know when it would stop. So much happened in a short period of time. Just reading the first chapter made me not want to put the book down until I read the end.
I give Loving Africa 5 out of 5 stars. Family drama, toxic relationships, secrets and much needed therapy. There was so much packed into this book I didn’t know when it would stop. So much happened in a short period of time. Just reading the first chapter made me not want to put the book down until I read the end.
August 4, 2023
I feel personally victimized by Joan Vassar
I feel like there should be some kind of class action against this book for the emotional warfare I endured. What did I do to deserve this? Matter of fact, WHAT DID TRACY DO TO DESERVE THIS???? I'm all rung out over here trying to remind myself that these people aren't real.
I feel like there should be some kind of class action against this book for the emotional warfare I endured. What did I do to deserve this? Matter of fact, WHAT DID TRACY DO TO DESERVE THIS???? I'm all rung out over here trying to remind myself that these people aren't real.
August 16, 2024
This was the 2nd book I read by Joan Vassar and she does not disappoint. Her writing on love and all its complications and intensity was felt in this story. Africa is a young woman looking to settle when life brings about some major changes. Then mix in family and the story only gets better.
I look forward to more by this author.
I look forward to more by this author.
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