It Ain't Me, Babe by Tillie Cole

Salome knows only one way to live - under Prophet David's rule. Trapped in a commune and bound by her strict faith, Salome knows nothing of the world outside - until a horrific event sets her free. Styx 'River' Nash was born and bred to wear a Hades Hangmen cut. Haunted by a crushing speech impediment, Styx never lets anyone get too close, that is, until a young woman is found injured on his lot.

In case you aren't aware, this is a KKK romance. Yes, you heard me right.

I can't fathom why anyone would think this was okay to write

4.5

This earns a spot in my “lost sleep over”/“finished at 4 am” list. Oh my GOD this book was so good!

In the beginning I was unsure if I was going to like it. Styx's POV took a second to get used to reading- but I ended up really enjoying how his pov was written. It really helped get into his characters mind.

I really liked that while Mae was uneducated in many aspects of the outside world, she always felt like a capable adult. Never did she feel childlike, and I was never uncomfortable with any dynamics between her and other characters. I think Mae was a very well written “innocent” character- and she had incredible growth through the story.

And ummmm ???? I cannot wait to read book two!!