In the third installment of Jayne Allen’s Black Girls Must Die Exhausted series Tabitha “Tabby”Walker has life changing decisions to make. Tabitha is used to a fast paced busy life in LA working as a news reporter and spending time with friends.
She is now a new mother to her newborn Evie. Evie’s father is Tabby’s on again off again beau Marc Brown. As Tabby begins her journey as a new mother she has determine how to navigate her new life. She has moments of clarity as she reflects on how her life has been altered since giving birth. Tabby is faced with life changing relationship (friendship and romantic) and career decisions. Will Tabby take the advice of her colleague and friend Lisa? Lisa advised Tabby to “Just make the decision you can live with, the one that gives you the most peace.”

Jayne Allen poured into this novel providing eye opening insight into topics such as the life of an African American female in the corporate world, shedding light into the life of a new mom, & how women are expected to adjust their lifestyles when they have children.

Overall I loved this book just as I have the entire series!!

Thanks NetGalley and HarperCollins for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

That last of the trilogy and Jayne Allen did not disappoint! From the first book in the trilogy, BGMDE, I related to the main character, Tabitha in so many ways. In this book, we were taken on Tabitha’s new journey, motherhood, but also the exploration of herself after giving birth. The author always does a great job of hitting real life taboo topics within the Black community, especially the Black young women community. The title, Black Girls Must Have It All, really resonates with me as a Black female reader, having a child in her 30s and feeling like i have to do it all and have it all…all the time.. Without giving away the story, I also loved Tabitha’s ending. I enjoy Allen’s writing style of fairytale and reality for a Black woman in today’s society. The trilogy is a must-read!

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

REVIEW TO FOLLOW.

First, let's applaud the illustrator for the cover. Each book in this series has a beautiful cover.

However, that is really all there is for me. This particular book in the series focuses on Tabitha being a mother and dealing with the negotiation between family and work. I found it somewhat difficult to connect because the story is so heavily focused on motherhood. In the beginning there seemed to be little progression in the story. I was also growing tired of the back and forth between Marc and Tabitha because she knew that she didn't want a future with him.

As with the other books, I liked the rallying of friendship and sisterhood showcased. In the end, she gets what she wants which could have been achieved in a few pages short.

I’ve read every book in this series and while somewhat dry this has been the best one. The cover art is beautiful like always.

I am a Tabby stan but I'm so disappointed in this trilogy ending. I can't stop shaking my head I'm so disappointed. It almost feels like the author wrote this book because she promised it would be a trilogy. I would have been fine staying in the cliff hanger ending of book two.

The spotlight on new motherhood and post partum mental health were the only refreshing parts of this novel. Mark is still trash and most of the book is spent with Tabby trying to figure out what kind of relationship she wants with him. The ending was completely unbelievable and I just can't believe it wrapped up "nicely" in a bow. It was completely unbelievable.

The book title is incorrect with what unfolds in these pages.

I felt this was a solid way to round out such a great series! I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to an ARC of this book!

This book follows Tabitha (Tabby) as she navigates the ups and downs of new motherhood. It highlights the anxieties and stressors of this time in a woman’s life which I haven’t seen done much in literature. With how important women’s healthcare is, especially maternity/postpartum care, and ESPECIALLY maternity/postpartum care for black women, I was so happy to see this.

I loved the way the series wrapped up and I have enjoyed getting to know these characters so much!

Tabitha Walker is back in the third novel in the Black Girls Must Die Exhausted series. Tabby is now a mother to newborn Evie and still hanging with her besties Lexi and Laila. She still hasn't decided about Marc but he's bee super involved with Evie and her caregiving. Tabitha is going through all the new mom woes of lack of sleep, unwanted advice and guilt. And then there's the opportunity of a lifetime that presents itself while she's on maternity leave. Juggling it all as a new single mom is exhausting and Tabitha's experiences keep it real.

I appreciated the spotlight on new motherhood, especially for Tabitha as a single mother. I think the situation with her Marc's mother was a little excessive, but we all know what mother-in-laws can be like! I loved her relationship with her mother and her willingness to let her mother in after the rocky relationship they had in prior novels. While I like the ending, I didn't like the indecision between her and Marc. It felt exhausting to me.

Thank you to Net Galley and Harper Perennial of an early copy of this novel. Tabitha's story will hit the shelves on 4/11/23.

I really enjoyed the other two books in this series and was very happy to be provided an ARC of the third installment.

Tabby is back, having just given birth to her daughter. She’s on maternity leave and trying to balance motherhood with her relationship with Marc.

I liked how the book showed her postpartum stress and insecurities - it is extremely common and should be discussed way more often than it is. Women feel immense pressure to be perfect and everyone has an opinion.

I did not love the drama with Marc and his mother. It felt very convoluted - Tabby really still has no idea what she wants with him after three books.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tabby and the ladies are back. Except Tabby is now a mom and adjusting to this life changing event. I enjoyed this third installment. I would have liked a bit more on Alexis and Laila. The story flowed well and I liked the ending. Looking forward to the author’s next work.

****Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review****

This was the perfect way to end the series. I’m proud of what Tabby has accomplished by sticking to what she wants and not what someone else wants of her. But the plot twist with Laila I didn’t see coming but even better.

“Black Girls Must Have it All” in the third book in the “Black Girls Must Die Exhausted” series by Jayne Allen.

The series focuses on Tabitha, a new journalist in Los Angeles, California, who is trying to grow in her career while searching for love. Meanwhile, she has her two closest friends (Lalia and Alexis) who have her back (for the most part) every step of the way. In this book, she just gave birth to Evie, but she is not sure whether she wants to spend happily ever after with the baby daddy, Marc, especially if his controlling mother is part of the package.

Unlike other novels that are part of a series, you really need to read the first two books to understand and appreciate the characters and their plights. Some of the flaws in the second book (which left things hanging) were resolved in this story. I really liked Tabitha and I found how the series resolved itself believable. The writing was a bit disjointed in places and I felt conflict was added for the purpose of story, but overall, fans of the first two books will certainly enjoy this story.

Three and a half stars.

Thank you to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for my advanced copy.

First and foremost, thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins Publishing for giving me the chance to read the ARC of one of my favorite stories before its release. Black Girls Must Die Exhausted was one of the first books I'd read last year when I was coming off of a reading slump that lasted through most of my adulthood (up until this point). It was a story that made me feel seen and feel heard.

Tabitha Walked struggled to stay true to herself in a world that wanted her to conform. We've watched Tabby grow through some monumental life moments over the last three books. This last one was no different. Tabby was now tackling what it meant to be a mother and still stay true to who you are and what you want.

I found myself smiling at the end of this story. So many black stories are laced with trauma and unbridled loss; it can become too heavy to read. While there were moments of struggle in this trilogy series, it was beautiful to witness the black woman face every obstacle and somehow come out on top. I was excited to read this book, not only for the gorgeous cover, but because Tabitha Walker has become one of my favorite fictional people. I recommend this book if you're looking for something lighthearted and positive. Definitely an enjoyable read.

Thanks so much for the opportunity to read this book! I read the first two installments, and loved them so much. Tab is so relatable, and there are many lessons to be learned from her story. I was so invested in her happiness. Great read! Finished in a day.

I have consistently enjoyed this series, and I'm glad to have read this last book! Really fast-paced and the characters felt real.