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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
WHEEEEEEW. Let me tell you, Ashley and JaQuavis DO NOT MISS! I need the next book yesterday! If you haven’t tapped into the Cartel Series PLEASE DO. It’s the ghettoest thing you’ll ever read but it’s sooooo good. I feel like I’m watching this stuff play out. It’s tooo good
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed the book but I found some parts to be predictable.
For all the violence, sex and poor-decisions, this book was boring af.
Updated Jan. 26, 2022: Downgraded back to one-star because fuck urban lit. You don't get stars for doing the bare minimum.
Updated Aug. 21, 2021: I bumped the rating up a star. Reading [b:Loving My Wife and Her Sister Too|57490302|Loving My Wife and Her Sister Too|Lady Lissa|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1616419905l/57490302._SY75_.jpg|90023341] made me realize I was too hard on this book. While I'm still mad about the cliff-hanger (and the colorism ... and the xenophobia), I will give this book its due. There's A plot, (most of) the characters feel like real people and the story spends time developing their relationships and conflicts. It still isn't my vibe, but it wasn't as bad as I initially said.
Updated Jan. 26, 2022: Downgraded back to one-star because fuck urban lit. You don't get stars for doing the bare minimum.
Updated Aug. 21, 2021: I bumped the rating up a star. Reading [b:Loving My Wife and Her Sister Too|57490302|Loving My Wife and Her Sister Too|Lady Lissa|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1616419905l/57490302._SY75_.jpg|90023341] made me realize I was too hard on this book. While I'm still mad about the cliff-hanger (and the colorism ... and the xenophobia), I will give this book its due. There's A plot, (most of) the characters feel like real people and the story spends time developing their relationships and conflicts. It still isn't my vibe, but it wasn't as bad as I initially said.
I didn’t hate this book but I was glad when it was done. I don’t want to be unfair to the book or the author but this wasn’t really my cup of tea. There was a lot of language and graphic sexual scenes, which don’t bother me in and of themselves, but it just seemed excessive. I think what bothered me the most was how flat most of the characters were. There were only 2 characters that really experienced any significant growth and one that already had a level of complexity, but all the rest were just flat. Not my cup of tea, but maybe others would enjoy it more.
2023 Update: Honestly, I had to read this again because I need to finish the series and it definitely did not disappoint. I forgot how many twist and turns Ashley and JaQuavis create with both the characters and the plot of this initial start to the series. Keep in mind that this contains a huge cast of characters; however, the authors do a great job in giving each character enough depth that it's easy to distinguish one from the other. I wouldn't recommend picking this up without the next one on hand simply because of the cliff hanger. I also wouldn't recommend trusting or getting attached to a single character. When dealing with a group like the Cartel and the Murder Mama's, it's no surprise that things get a little dicey in certain situations. Overall, this was a fun read and I'm excited to continue on with the next book in the series. CW: graphic sex, drug use, violence, gore, physical abuse, sexual assault, death, attempted murder, murder, and trafficking.
Soooo this book was freaking mind blowing! The story was crazy! I promise y’all I didn’t see half of the stuff coming that happened in this book. The only reason why I couldn’t find give it 5 Stars was because of the writing which didn’t quite appeal to me in some aspects. It became draining but other than that the plot was phenomenal! I have never read anything like that and the cliff hanger at the end forced me to go on amazon and order the next book. I can definitely tell this is going to be a series that I’m going to fly through. I need to see what can be recovered from the shamble of a family that was left after the events in this book. If you haven’t read it yet definitely give it a try.
Soooo this book was freaking mind blowing! The story was crazy! I promise y’all I didn’t see half of the stuff coming that happened in this book. The only reason why I couldn’t find give it 5 Stars was because of the writing which didn’t quite appeal to me in some aspects. It became draining but other than that the plot was phenomenal! I have never read anything like that and the cliff hanger at the end forced me to go on amazon and order the next book. I can definitely tell this is going to be a series that I’m going to fly through. I need to see what can be recovered from the shamble of a family that was left after the events in this book. If you haven’t read it yet definitely give it a try.