In Black and White

In Black and White, by MaryAnn Diorio, is a heartrending love story--a multicultural love story about forbidden love. Racism in the mid 20th century was strong, and in all honesty, it remains a force in our culture. The love between a white woman and a black man brought about many struggles. The author portrays those struggles vividly and realistically. The reader easily relates to the situations in which the characters find themselves entangled. The characters are vibrant and yet depicted with their weaknesses as well as their strengths. Tori and Jeb's romance is gentle and sweet but fraught with difficulties and opposition from family, friends, and strangers. This is an emotional story, to be sure. It is a story of strength, forgiveness, and love, one which readers who love stories of overcoming and romance will not want to miss. I received a complimentary copy of this book via CelebrateLit. A favorable review was not required, and opinions are my own. This review is part of a CelebrateLit blog tour.