This Bitter Earth
The Story of Sugar Lacey

I am disappointed enough to not write a full-length review. This is the sequel to Sugar. The first book, while having an outstanding ending, left plenty of threads dangling. If you feel like you want to know what happens next, only then pick up this sequel. If you were somewhat satisfied with the wa......more

This book is a 5 star read. I am so glad that I can start my 2018 year off with a great book and an even greater author. I truly loved the writing style, the characters and the meaning of the story. The author made me feel like I was a part of the story, it all felt so real. I would love to see this......more

My journey with Sugar Lacey has come to an end. Bernice McFadden is a great writer. When I finished Sugar almost a year ago, I wanted to know how she was, and what happened to her after she left Arkansas and where she would end up, if she would be okay. Although it took me forever to get This Bitter......more

2.7 stars I was so impressed with the book Sugar that I immediately went out and purchased This Bitter Earth. Surprisingly I was disappointed. Now I must admit that I am rarely a fan of sequels and series because they are almost never as good as the first so maybe she didn't have a fair chance with m......more

I'm not sure what it is but it feels like whenever I pick up a Bernice McFadden book I turn around and it's over, and I am left spent. It was a great conclusion to Sugar and my questions were surely answered. loved it.......more