Sweatpants Season

By: Danielle Allen

Narrated by: Wesleigh Siobhan

He has a big...smile.

It was the first thing I noticed that day until he stood. His grey sweatpants hung off his hips, and I didn’t want to look. I really didn’t.

I’m a feminist.

I don’t believe in objectifying men. I don’t catcall men. I don’t ogle the bodies of men. I don’t view men as objects of my affection rather than complex people with feelings, wants, and needs of their own. I don’t treat men the way society often treats women.

I treat men the way I want to be treated as a woman - with respect!

So, when Carlos ran into me while I was reviewing my interview questions in the park, it surprised me to see my photography classmate out of class. I was also surprised to see as much of him as I did.

It wasn’t just that it caught my eye. It was the fact that it held my attention.

It wasn’t just that it was large. It was the fact that it was visibly large.

It wasn’t just that it was Carlos Richmond. It was the fact that I am Akila Bishara.

And I am not seduced by anything other than intelligent conversation, witty rapport, and meaningful actions.

I am not seduced by a dick print.

I am not.

Seriously, I’m not.

©2022 Danielle Allen (P)2022 Griot and Grits Audio

Cute but…

I liked the story but it was too repetitive at times. The character would state her issue with her love interest right after stating her issue with her love interest. THEN she’d talk to her bestie about her love interest and restate the exact same text, which the audience had already learned five or six times (depending on where you are in the book) beforehand. Each time she repeated it, I’d roll my eyes and say, “Yes, we know!” It was annoying. Other than that, I think the love story was cute.

Great read with meaningful message

Really enjoyed the story as always author and narrator was on point and there were several layers to unpack loved it

Entertaining

As always Wesleigh Siobhan is superb. This is my second read from this author. The story is light and engaging. A sweet read.

Heavily invested

I loved this book! I couldn’t stop listening because I was heavily invested in the sexual tension and build up between her and Carlos. The only part that was frustrating was Carlos’s complacency with his idiot podcast bros lol

Ugh, wish it could’ve been better

I love the narrators. It annoyed me how akeila was being a brat. Girl you better go get that man!