Review by moowshiri -- Mixed Blessings by J.M. Muse

moowshiri · Post by **moowshiri** » 12 Apr 2020, 14:05

[Following is a volunteer review of "Mixed Blessings" by J.M. Muse.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Mixed Blessings by J. M. Muse is about the injustices that people of inter-racial heritage are subjected to in the United States of America. Kimberly, Star, and Sidney are just a tip of the iceberg of the many Americans who get discriminated based on their skin color.

The danger that lurks around ladies especially in entertainment joints has been highlighted very well. Kim meets Jorge in the discotheque only for him to drug her with the sole aim of taking sexual advantage of her. This serves as a lesson for the reader, that they should restrain themselves from visiting such places or rather still avoid entertaining the company of strangers in such joints.

The dubious methods used by a section of religious leaders to manipulate their flock into engaging in shady activities have been brought into the limelight in a very nice way. Minister Kublai Khan goes to the extent of quoting the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy to convince his congregation into the mass fornication exercise. The reader is therefore cautioned against falling for such tricks.

The plight of people born of inter-racial relations has been featured in a very good way. Kim was verbally harassed by Timothy for having Mexican roots while Star gets underscored in the beauty pageant competition due to her African-American heritage. Nevertheless, they are not brought down by any of these ills but continue being bold in their activities. This serves as a clarion call for all the readers against racial mistreatment.

Some sections of the book might not augur well with some readers, especially at instances where both races are trying to outshine each other. For instance, during a review of the ‘Mocha Girls strategic premise’, Les points out that White women are less fertile as compared to women of color. Also during the heated television debate between Dalton and Harper, Dalton refers to African-Americans as people with monkey brains. Both instances might inspire some sought of rage in the reader based on their racial inclinations.

The book also has a few instances of profanity as well as quite a good number of erotic scenes. Parental restriction and guidance are therefore advised especially for the young readers to avert the erosion of their good morals.

I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. It is a very thrilling and enjoyable read devoid of any errors whatsoever. The book is also written in simple and easy-to-understand grammar. I would recommend it to lovers of fiction and romance.

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Mixed Blessings
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ReyvrexQuestor Reyes · Post by **ReyvrexQuestor Reyes** » 18 May 2020, 20:19

What a well-founded review, anchored on actual segments of the story. I agree with your observations and opinions. Incidentally, I am about to submit my volunteer review for this novel. Also, I ventured a " blurb" at the book's page, not that I am an expert on this, but I opined, nobody yet made one, and if my blurb did not measure up to the Editors' standard, they could just take it down. More power. Stay safe.

moowshiri · Post by **moowshiri** » 20 Jun 2020, 15:33

ReyvrexQuestor Reyes wrote: ↑18 May 2020, 20:19 What a well-founded review, anchored on actual segments of the story. I agree with your observations and opinions. Incidentally, I am about to submit my volunteer review for this novel. Also, I ventured a " blurb" at the book's page, not that I am an expert on this, but I opined, nobody yet made one, and if my blurb did not measure up to the Editors' standard, they could just take it down. More power. Stay safe.

I must apologise for my late reply to your comment. I'm looking forward to having a look at both the blurb and the volunteer review that you've mentioned. Thanks for the comforting words and stay safe too.