Book Review: The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate

Hollywood in the 1940s wasn’t all glitz and glamour for the actors of the time. Based on the life of Hattie McDaniel, the first African American woman who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Mammy in Gone with the Wind, ReShonda Tate takes you on an in-depth look at Hattie’s life and struggles after winning this prestigious award. On what should have been the brink of her career, Hattie struggled to maintain a career while staying true to her beliefs and goals. A strong woman, she did not back down and fought for everything that she achieved while striving to open doors for others.

The Queen of Sugar Hill is a thought provoking historical fiction novel, and I found myself digging deeper into several of its main themes. This book is a must read for fans of old Hollywood.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Books for an advance copy in return for my honest review. Publication date is January 30, 2024, and I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.