I don’t think I’ll get over how good Love In Color was, any time soon. If I had the chance, I’d rename it “Love in its pure essence from every corner of the world” because it touched almost every part of the world. And I believe love can be found in every nook and cranny of the universe.
Hey, look who’s here again. Welcome to another review and on today’s “agenda” is Love In Colour by Bolu Babalola.
I’d have said I was speechless after reading this book but hey, I’ve got a review to write and it’s like my favorite thing to do so yes.
Warmth. That was what I felt going through this soulful work of art by sweet girl B(my nickname for the author). I read Honey and Spice and didn’t expect less but I was truly blown away as I flipped through each page of this book(well, virtually but you know what I mean).
From a Yoruba Goddess to a tale from China, right into Greece, and all they way back to Ghana, Bolu turned Mythical stories into beautiful love stories. I can very well call this book a women-centered book because, in its stories, women were given the power to choose. They were empowered, they had a say in their own lives compared to the original stories.
Saying I have a favorite of this collection of 13 stories is like sin but I’ll mention a few that hit me.
Opening the book was the story of Osun. The popular Yoruba Goddess. A story about a mythical being that longs to be understood, heard, and seen. I loved this because Yoruba stories excite me, when I saw names like Sango, Yemoja, Oba, I was like okay, okay.
Another story I liked was that of Naleli. A girl with vitiligo who didn't feel confident in her skin and was highly misunderstood. I loved that she eventually came out of her shell and felt confident.
I won’t go without mentioning the story of Psyche and Eros from Ancient Greek mythology. It told the story of a woman who found the courage to stand up to her wicked boss and take her rightful position in her organization.
And the last story in the book! About two lovers who found each other early in life and their love blossomed into a beautiful happily ever after. I swooned when I realized that was Bolu Babalola’s own parents’ story! She was born, raised, and grew in love, what a great way to grow.
The author’s writing style was beautiful, warm and inviting.
Love In Color is a 9.5 for me and if you’ve been looking for an African novel of the romance genre, this is the book for you.
If you loved this book as much as I do, let me know in the comments and if you haven't read it, tell me if it's something you’ll love to read.
Till I come your way with another 5-star review, don't stop flipping those pages buddies.
I love the diversity in one book
I would love to read it, it does sound interesting ♥️