The Regal Sisterhood Book Club chose \\\"What’s Done In the Dark” for our February 2015 book of the month. ReShonda has absolutely mastered the art of telling a telling a true to life, controversial story, sprinkled with the right amount of Christian values! Because this book does not come off “preachy” it has the ability to reach everyone and deliver a message of faith, love and forgiveness. The characters are extraordinary and well developed. The reader is provided with enough “back story” to make sense of the current events. ReShonda’s writing style will make you laugh and feel the hearts of the characters long after the final page is read. This book sparked a spirited discussion among the Regal Sisters with a broad range of topics that provided food for thought. This book was an excellent reminder that what’s done in the dark will eventually come to light. Even if it’s not shown publically, the internal realization will eventually rear its ugly head in other ways. The only reason we are giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because we felt as though we were left to make an assumption about what eventually happened to Sabrina. We thought having her in attendance in chapter 51 would have been befitting. Nevertheless, this is a perfect read for anyone and especially book clubs!

* The views expressed in this review are purely for informational purposes, provided by The Regal Sisterhood Book Club - Dallas. We don\\\'t claim to be professional reviewers, nor do we feel the need to be published authors, in order to express our opinions. We are merely readers who recognize quality literary material. Our comments are not meant to offend or ostracize anyone. We wish all authors the best success in their chosen field.

This book was our May book of the month selection. While we enjoyed the book and appreciated the discussion questions that made our meeting engaging and provoked thoughts and conversation, we are only able to give it 3 stars. Reason being, although the writing is engaging, the novel delivers an unnecessary storyline and undeveloped characters. The main plot involving the “Big Buy” discrimination lawsuit, the Vernetta Henderson and Girlie Cortez rivalry and the cause of Judi’s death will captivate the reader. The subplot regarding the Muslim story seemed irrelevant. Since the author chose to incorporate Muslim religion and challenges that may arise when dating outside your faith, this would’ve been an opportunity to use as an educational piece of the Muslim religion. Unfortunately, the author may have felt this was a way to describe Special Moore (yes her name is “Special”) and lengthening the book. The undeveloped characters are Tonisha and Lamarr. Even though the Lamarr’s verdict was unpredictable and the outcome fell in Lamarr’s favor, it did not enhance this novel, making them out-of-place characters. Olivia did win her lawsuit, but it would’ve been interesting to know the exact dollar amount. Overall, this novel will gratify its readers, if they’re searching for a few legal theory concepts, likeable, but unremarkable characters. If you don’t mind reading a book that does not make you think about the characters, well after you have finished reading, then this suspense novel is for you.



Always Live Your Best Life,
Regal Sister Demetria
Regal Sisterhood Book Club

This book goes deep to the core of the Stand Your Ground law and how the perpetrators and victims are affected.

The Regal Sisterhood Book Club chose “The Perfect Affair” for our April 2016 Book of the Month. This was our first time reading this author and we were pleasantly surprised by her literary talent. Her ability to weave a story was clever and has peaked our interest to read more of her work. The story was well written and one heck of a page turner. The main character is an obsessed yet well-educated beautiful woman willing to do anything to get her man. This book had many twist and turns. It flowed from beginning to end as the plot kept getting thicker and thicker. This is a must read that will leave you wondering, if you can believe anything you “think” you hear and half of what you “think” you see.

We gave this book 5 out of 5 stars. Our rating was based on Book Presentation, Character Development, Storyline, Setting and Editing.

Reviewed by: La’Tes Phillips – Regal Sisterhood Book Club Member

* The views expressed in our reviews are purely for informational purposes, provided by The Regal Sisterhood Book Club. We don't claim to be professional reviewers, nor do we feel the need to be published authors, to express our opinions. We are merely seasoned, educated, readers who recognize quality literary material. Our comments are not meant to offend or ostracize anyone. We wish all authors much success in their chosen field.

The Regal Sisterhood Book Club chose Soul Source as their book of the month for September 2017. Soul Source is an anthology by author and international speaker Cheryl Polote-Williamson. In this compelling non-fiction piece, we encounter twenty-three authors whose souls are nourished, lifted, and favored by the grace of God. These brave women shared their stories and lessons about forgiveness, grief, self-love, disappointment, betrayal, depression, bitterness, abuse, and pain. We were blown away by the realness and transparency within each story. Reading Soul Source is like sitting in a group therapy session with women whose stories seem to resonate and speak to various areas of your life. It is deeply profound and comforting to know your feelings and experiences are not solely isolated. We recommend this book for your must-read list. It has changed our lives, and we are sure it will break chains of bondage in the lives of others as well. Below are some individual testimonies from some of our Regal Sisters.

Regal Sister #1: Soul Source was a great read. The stories had me on an emotional roller coaster. I laughed, cried, celebrated, and praised. The title of this book truly defined the depth of what is being shared. Not only were they speaking from their souls, but healing began when the source (God) was identified. I loved the inspiration, encouragement, and surely the correlation to Gods word. Excellent selection!

Regal Sister #2: This book is so powerful that I could not put it down. I tried to pace myself and just read one story each day, but that did not work. I found myself reading 3-4 stories each night. I commend each woman for being brave and sharing their story with the world. People just don't realize how much healing is in transparency. It not only heals the one sharing but it also heals others because they realize there is life after past experiences. Your ability to live through the situation is your permission and duty to share your victory with others. There were numerous stories of which I could identify in this book, but the one that provided a life-changing revelation for me was Loss and Rejection: That Stuff Challenges You Faith by Regina M.Poole. With these simple words, every hurt and pain in my past romantic relationships began to make sense: "My experience with my father was a lesson in rejection, which manifested in so many different ways. I am not sharing this recollection to bash my father, but am sharing this in hopes that I can help someone else break free of the rejection from his or her father.” I was changed in the twinkling of an eye! I recommend this book for anyone who has thoughts of growing and becoming the magnificent person God calls us to be.