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beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book I have read by this author. This book features Angela Evans from one of the author's other series as well as her boyfriend, Dre. I have not read the series featuring Angela but I liked what I experienced in regards to her driven personality. Plus, I thought that she and Dre made a good couple.
Back to Angela. She is a strong but smart woman and that is why in the beginning she and Jenny did butt heads. Yet, this is only because Jenny was talented as well. However, when these two women got together, they were a strong powerhouse. It was nice to see them in action. Which the case that they had involving Graylin was an interesting one. I like the author did not realize just how serious the nature of receiving a nude picture from a minor is. I knew that sending one was really bad and of course receiving one is bad as well but if you did not prompt the sender from sending you the photo; should you be branded a sex offender for life. Graylin seemed like a good kid. I liked all of the characters and the storyline was nicely done. I now want to go back and read the prior novels to get more background about the characters. Abuse of Discretion is worth you time to check out.
Back to Angela. She is a strong but smart woman and that is why in the beginning she and Jenny did butt heads. Yet, this is only because Jenny was talented as well. However, when these two women got together, they were a strong powerhouse. It was nice to see them in action. Which the case that they had involving Graylin was an interesting one. I like the author did not realize just how serious the nature of receiving a nude picture from a minor is. I knew that sending one was really bad and of course receiving one is bad as well but if you did not prompt the sender from sending you the photo; should you be branded a sex offender for life. Graylin seemed like a good kid. I liked all of the characters and the storyline was nicely done. I now want to go back and read the prior novels to get more background about the characters. Abuse of Discretion is worth you time to check out.
dlady6foota's review against another edition
5.0
Eye opening
I didn't realize that this was a crisis. Before reading this book, I wouldn't have believed something like this was real. I felt like I was a part of this story and went through emotions similar to the characters. Pamela Samuels Young is such a wonderful writer and storyteller. Thank you for enlightening us on a situation most of us aren't aware of!
I didn't realize that this was a crisis. Before reading this book, I wouldn't have believed something like this was real. I felt like I was a part of this story and went through emotions similar to the characters. Pamela Samuels Young is such a wonderful writer and storyteller. Thank you for enlightening us on a situation most of us aren't aware of!
hugbandit7's review against another edition
5.0
I did not expect this book to enrage me and pull at my heartstrings at the same time.
This is the 3rd in a series and while reading the first two might help understand a few situations a little better, it is fine to read on its own.
You might have heard of sexting and that many teens do it all the time. This book takes a look at that issue and the case where the state of California is charging those teens as sex offenders and in same cases with a felony. If you stop for a moment and think of the long term effects should a 12-17 year old be charged with a felony of possession of pornography, it can be quite startling. Sure not all kids are angels but imagine a seemingly innocent child taken to the extremes because of how a law is being interpreted.
This story kept me on edge because it was hard to know how this was going to turn out. The various twists and turns of the legal system, the parents of the young woman affected and even the underlying story about Dre and his past was enough to keep me on my toes trying to figure out how it might end. I liked how Jenny and Angela came together to defend Graylin and despite some of Graylin's actions, I felt bad for the situation in which he was placed by over zealous parents and the DA's office.
I didn't want the story to end and appreciated the notes from the author at the end to discuss this topic and how it needs to be discussed with your children, no matter their age. I plan to have a discussion with mine!
This is the 3rd in a series and while reading the first two might help understand a few situations a little better, it is fine to read on its own.
You might have heard of sexting and that many teens do it all the time. This book takes a look at that issue and the case where the state of California is charging those teens as sex offenders and in same cases with a felony. If you stop for a moment and think of the long term effects should a 12-17 year old be charged with a felony of possession of pornography, it can be quite startling. Sure not all kids are angels but imagine a seemingly innocent child taken to the extremes because of how a law is being interpreted.
This story kept me on edge because it was hard to know how this was going to turn out. The various twists and turns of the legal system, the parents of the young woman affected and even the underlying story about Dre and his past was enough to keep me on my toes trying to figure out how it might end. I liked how Jenny and Angela came together to defend Graylin and despite some of Graylin's actions, I felt bad for the situation in which he was placed by over zealous parents and the DA's office.
I didn't want the story to end and appreciated the notes from the author at the end to discuss this topic and how it needs to be discussed with your children, no matter their age. I plan to have a discussion with mine!
shaybooks's review against another edition
5.0
Very Emotional Read
This was a very emotional book, I have heard all of her books are informative and emotional. I was so sad and mad through out this book I had to stop reading and go find out the outcome because my nerves were so tore up I could not take it. This author educated me on this subject, I highly recommend this book to all parents.
Victorious Ladies Reading Book Club
This was a very emotional book, I have heard all of her books are informative and emotional. I was so sad and mad through out this book I had to stop reading and go find out the outcome because my nerves were so tore up I could not take it. This author educated me on this subject, I highly recommend this book to all parents.
Victorious Ladies Reading Book Club
shannanh's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could give this book ten stars
Pamela Samuels young had done it again. In this third book in the series, Dre and his niece Brianna are back. Not only are they be g threatened, but Graylin, son of Dre's friend, Gus is in trouble for receiving a picture of a naked classmate and is in danger of being convicted and having to register as a sex offender at the age of 14. this book is powerful, and I had to put it down several time just to keep from totally losing it and get too upset. A must read for teenagers and any adult with teenagers in their lives.
Pamela Samuels young had done it again. In this third book in the series, Dre and his niece Brianna are back. Not only are they be g threatened, but Graylin, son of Dre's friend, Gus is in trouble for receiving a picture of a naked classmate and is in danger of being convicted and having to register as a sex offender at the age of 14. this book is powerful, and I had to put it down several time just to keep from totally losing it and get too upset. A must read for teenagers and any adult with teenagers in their lives.
addicted2bookz's review against another edition
5.0
Informative and unfortunately, necessary
Pamela Samuels Young has done it again! The story was gripping, as all of her stories have been. She did an outstanding job educating readers about the consequences of teens sexting and the fact that several states need to revisit their laws regarding cases such as Graylin's.
Pamela Samuels Young has done it again! The story was gripping, as all of her stories have been. She did an outstanding job educating readers about the consequences of teens sexting and the fact that several states need to revisit their laws regarding cases such as Graylin's.
mgr_classy's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. A good story for parents of young children. Very informational.
lindz's review against another edition
5.0
Abuse of Discretion is about a boy that saves a picture of and is the one that got accused of something he did not do. What will the justice system do about it? Is the adult system better than the juvenile criminal justice system?
The author takes you inside the juvenile criminal justice system with this story and plot. It about a boy and sex-texting. Will Graylin be put in jail for something he did not do or will be saved interact and that he got a photo of a classmate saved on his phone? He was just doing what young kids do at their age of fourteen. Will the truth be set him free or not.
Why do juvenile criminal justice system judges like to lock up teens and not let them go? It could have to do with something about the law written by the state. We get an inside of the system and to find out what happens we see Pamela and Angelica take on the case of depending Graylin.
Dres Thomas has his own problems to deal with. Will he outwit the Shepard or will he be killed himself? You will need to find out by reading. Pamela Samuels Young write the plot well. She throws in twist and turns and mystery throughout the book.
The author takes you inside the juvenile criminal justice system with this story and plot. It about a boy and sex-texting. Will Graylin be put in jail for something he did not do or will be saved interact and that he got a photo of a classmate saved on his phone? He was just doing what young kids do at their age of fourteen. Will the truth be set him free or not.
Why do juvenile criminal justice system judges like to lock up teens and not let them go? It could have to do with something about the law written by the state. We get an inside of the system and to find out what happens we see Pamela and Angelica take on the case of depending Graylin.
Dres Thomas has his own problems to deal with. Will he outwit the Shepard or will he be killed himself? You will need to find out by reading. Pamela Samuels Young write the plot well. She throws in twist and turns and mystery throughout the book.
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