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  • Black Girls Must Be Magic

  • A Novel
  • By: Jayne Allen
  • Narrated by: Marcella Cox
  • Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (950 ratings)

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Black Girls Must Be Magic

By: Jayne Allen
Narrated by: Marcella Cox
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“Masterfully written and pitch perfect, Black Girls Must Be Magic is, simply, magic.”—Good Morning America

In this highly anticipated second installment in the Black Girls Must Die Exhausted series, Tabitha Walker copes with more of life’s challenges and a happy surprise—a baby—with a little help and lots of love from friends old and new.

For Tabitha Walker, her grandmother’s old adage, “Black girls must die exhausted” is becoming all too true. Discovering she’s pregnant—after she was told she may not be able to have biological children—Tabitha throws herself headfirst into the world of “single mothers by choice.” Between her job, doctor’s appointments, and preparing for the baby, she’s worn out. And that’s before her boss at the local news station starts getting complaints from viewers about Tabitha’s natural hair.

When an unexpected turn of events draws Marc—her on and off-again ex-boyfriend—back into her world with surprising demands, and the situation at work begins to threaten her livelihood and her identity, Tabitha must make some tough decisions about her and her baby’s future. It takes a village to raise a child, and Tabitha turns to the women who have always been there for her.

Bolstered by the fierce support of Ms. Gretchen, her grandmother’s best friend, the counsel of her closest friends Laila and Alexis, and the calming presence of her doula Andouele, Tabitha must find a way to navigate motherhood on her own terms. Will she harness the bravery, strength, and self-love she’ll need to keep “the village” together, find her voice at work, and settle things with Marc before the baby arrives?

©2022 Jayne Allen (P)2022 HarperAudio
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I Loved It

I didn’t want it to end. So curious about what happens with Tabby and Mark in the future.

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Slow but good

I did enjoy the books, but I wish the story progressed a little. It felt a little slow. But sliver all a good read.

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I NEED BOOK 3 RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!

Ok per usual, we are left wanting more. Excited to see what the next book will bring. Excellent performance Marcella. Jayne Allen, you deserve the highest writers award... these books need to become a movie, we could use some Black Girl Magic on the big screen these days!!

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Nice continuation….

This book picks up where Black Girls Must Die a exhausted left off. The story was quite predictable, but enjoyable.

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Wonderful Story!

I love stories that follow the lives of relatable black characters. Can’t wait to get to the next one!

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Enjoyed Book 2

Enjoyed Book 2 as much as Book 1. Can’t wait for part 3. This book is relevant.

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Great read!

I highly recommend this series. A true glimpse into the life of an average Black woman in her 30s. Although as Black women our individual lives vary, we all share a collective experience that this series captured beautifully.

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Fantastic listen!

Hard to put it down, and can’t wait to find out what’s next for these wonderful characters!

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Amazing!

I am so hooked to this series!! I love the narrator as well. I legit can see each scene. Cant wait to listen to the next one!

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Smooth transition excellent

The book was a smooth continuation of book one. I loved book one and I love book two. You continue to learn more about Tabitha Walkers life and relationships.

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