3.5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Cons:
- I think it really would have worked better as a trilogy like Bright Falls because there was a LOT happening with all three friends. I would have liked to be able to focus more on each relationship and woman’s backstory.
- It would benefit from another quick edit, as I found a fair few typos, though they normally did not take away from my reading experience.

Pros:
- Mainstream sapphic books are definitely in need of more representation of people of color, and I loved how the stories intertwined with that representation.
- We got some nonbinary rep as a treat!
- The smut was good and plentiful 👌🏼

Golden, Zoe and Melissa have been best friends for years. They have helped each other through tough times and good. All three are likeable and interesting characters. The story is engaging as we follow the three women’s stories of fully coming into themselves and risking to love. Each character is unpacked so that I felt I gained an understanding of why and who each of them are.

I loved reading this own voices book with WOC and queer representation that flowed effortlessly. The cover art is beautiful!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes books for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for my early copy of Leather, lace and locs I enjoy this book to see these women going through jouney of life and taken what do in life. I love the fact these women support each other and learning about themselve. Thank you again.

3.5 rounded to 4 stars

A special thanks to Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book to review.

Really interesting book. Wonderful representation on women of colour and a deep exploration of our black girl magic. Honestly so nice to find a book that represents a large part of my familial culture.

I'm also very in love with the sapphic elements of this book (it's honestly me in a book and I'm here for it and thriving)

One thing I will say is the time jumps sometimes threw me a little. I'd go back and reread a couple of lines to refresh myself on where we were I'm the story and who's storyline we were following. Maybe some cute headings with the chapters MC would be grand.

Nonetheless, really lovely book 💛

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Melissa Golden and Zoe are three friends who are on the journey of discover who they are while finding a lasting love. This is nice read about strong women it’s was bit confusing at time with time jumps between chapters it’s seems and although it’s was about them I like how their impact help others along the way that made their journey more memorable.

Ladies and their hair. Ladies and their love life. Ladies and their understanding of friendship. Zoe Grant, hairdresser with a flair, looking for a love connection. Golden Hughes, corporate business women, not doing what she loves and decides to finally make a change. Golden is not necessarily looking for love. Melissa Hart, house manager/nanny, knows she needs to make a change and with the help of friends she does and wow what a change. These women are there for each as they navigate life and relationships. Interesting as well as an enjoyable read as each likeable women looks to find their life passion and love. I really liked the book cover. Nice.

Leather, Lace and Locs is based on three black women whom are the best of friends.

Firstly a beautiful cover which gave me insight to what each woman looked like.

I enjoyed the power which each woman held and their self awareness. I found it very powerful. I didn't know what was I getting into when I read this book, so please keep an open mind and free of judgement.

I did find some parts confusing due to the time jumps, I think I would have found it easier if there was a indication the story had moved on by ' a day' ' 1 week later' etc.

Overall its a nice book

This book was a good read, I will say getting a little lost in the time jumps was difficult. However, I love a book with solid drama. And this book did not disappoint in that area. This book isnt my normal choice but the cover sold it for me and then I actually enjoyed the book.

This book was so fun - three queer women navigating their passions and love lives??? What more could I want? My only criticism is that some parts were confusing because we were following three women interchangeably without chapter changes. I love a chapter change when the POV changes and it would have helped me organize everything. I also loved that this book introduced me to a throuple romance, a WLX romance, and a dominatrix. I wish the characters could have developed more. I loved the characters and I needed more from each of them!

There’s nothing like a book that has just the right amount of drama. This book didn’t let me down. At first I thought that I wasn’t going to like it but to my surprise that quickly changed. I enjoyed the characters but was a bit disappointed with the ending as I thought it would be more. This was a great read!!

A body positive book that feels like you slipped into the table next to some besties spilling the tea and you get to listen in on every drop. The MC's were messy humans- beautifully messy in their life pursuits. From finance to burlesque, a hair salon woven into a community, and a babysitter turned art studio manager and Domme delight, the story and character arcs hit hard and fast and you will love every twist and turn- every setback and triumph- every doubt and, of course, every girls night.

There are a lot of women in this book. It may be only three MCs, but you get to see how they touch the lives around them. Whom they hold close, who they let go, and how it shapes and strengthens bonds between the them.

The only critique I have are the time jumps. I wished at the beginning of the chapter it said 2 weeks later, 6 months later, 1 year later and epilogue. I started reading a chapter and then was jarred into character futures. I didn't realize I was on the last chapter until each life was being surmise and tidied up. It felt a bit unfinished, the ending, somewhat rushed.

Overall, time leaps aside, you're gonna love the book. Keep your heart and mind open to their journeys and get lost in some sapphic fiction that will make you wanna dance, make you buy that ticket to travel, and hug the ones ya love a little longer and a little harder.