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zluvsreading's review against another edition
dnf @ page 21 (Large Print Version) I actually cannot do this rn.
“…hollered at a few honeys from the car,…”
catcalling? seriously? ew
“Men grabbed their dicks if they loved hip-hop and women rubbed their tits if they loved Big Poppa.”
This sentence alone made me so uncomfortable?? like I feel like it could’ve been worded in a better way because honestly I get people LOVING certain music but what the actual hell? This visual is gross.
“I never understood this life. It was a spot where liberals and freaks went to prove how liberal and freaky they were by having a bathroom fling or a ten-minute parking-lot rendezvous with someone from another culture, and some performed as strangers watched the show. There was plenty of girl-on-girl action in the stalls. Hollywood men were in back seats of luxury cars giving other Hollywood men brain too.”
“White shirt skirt, red high heels, the right amount of cleavage given up by her red blouse.”
THE RIGHT AMOUNT??? WHATS THE WRONG AMOUNT?? why do men
“Yeah. There is a problem. A big problem. You’re with my girl.”
This would’ve been so girlboss of him if he hadn’t said this to her ACTUAL boyfriend. lmaoooo. okay context: They’re in a club. He spots her and she has this guy next to her holding her hand or something. He goes up to her says hi, and the bf is confused, and asks what’s going on. Then he asks if there’s a problem and yeah. That’s where we’re at. ^
“And at the same time, that miniskirt and cleavage let me know she was all cayenne and honey, maybe more fire than sweetness.”
And maybe, women don’t get dressed thinking about what a man’s reaction to their outfit is going to be. LOL. ANYWAYS
i just can’t do this rn, it’s dnf season and I don’t have the energy to keep reading this. I’m returning it to the library asap.
“…hollered at a few honeys from the car,…”
catcalling? seriously? ew
“Men grabbed their dicks if they loved hip-hop and women rubbed their tits if they loved Big Poppa.”
This sentence alone made me so uncomfortable?? like I feel like it could’ve been worded in a better way because honestly I get people LOVING certain music but what the actual hell? This visual is gross.
“I never understood this life. It was a spot where liberals and freaks went to prove how liberal and freaky they were by having a bathroom fling or a ten-minute parking-lot rendezvous with someone from another culture, and some performed as strangers watched the show. There was plenty of girl-on-girl action in the stalls. Hollywood men were in back seats of luxury cars giving other Hollywood men brain too.”
“White shirt skirt, red high heels, the right amount of cleavage given up by her red blouse.”
THE RIGHT AMOUNT??? WHATS THE WRONG AMOUNT?? why do men
“Yeah. There is a problem. A big problem. You’re with my girl.”
This would’ve been so girlboss of him if he hadn’t said this to her ACTUAL boyfriend. lmaoooo. okay context: They’re in a club. He spots her and she has this guy next to her holding her hand or something. He goes up to her says hi, and the bf is confused, and asks what’s going on. Then he asks if there’s a problem and yeah. That’s where we’re at. ^
“And at the same time, that miniskirt and cleavage let me know she was all cayenne and honey, maybe more fire than sweetness.”
And maybe, women don’t get dressed thinking about what a man’s reaction to their outfit is going to be. LOL. ANYWAYS
i just can’t do this rn, it’s dnf season and I don’t have the energy to keep reading this. I’m returning it to the library asap.
shannanh's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this backstory of Ken Swift and Jimmi Lee. The only thing I would change is that I wouldn't have listened to it on audio. The story made me appreciate Ken a lot more that When we Were Wicked. I officially don't like Jimmi Lee after what she did. Good Job.
cagell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
lmoeller10's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
msmicar's review against another edition
4.0
I give Before We Were Wicked 4 stars. This book had so much going on and was very interesting. The sex scenes were very intense just like the violent scenes. I love the way it wasn’t a story line that you could easily guess what would happen next. Hearing the stereotypes black people and African people had about eachother were an eye opener as well. I would recommend this book for those who love a lot of ups and downs and real talk.
addicted2bookz's review against another edition
5.0
Good book
I love how EJD interspersed historical facts throughout the book. He also did a great job highlighting various cultural aspects and stereotypes. EJD did an excellent job showing us just who Ken Swift and Jimi Lee were. That Jimi Lee was something else and, like others, I wanted to kick her butt!
I love how EJD interspersed historical facts throughout the book. He also did a great job highlighting various cultural aspects and stereotypes. EJD did an excellent job showing us just who Ken Swift and Jimi Lee were. That Jimi Lee was something else and, like others, I wanted to kick her butt!
aalaiyah's review against another edition
3.0
This was one of the first books I had added to my tbr. I then discovered that this was prequel and read Bad Men and Wicked Women, then I came back to this book! This book was soooooo messsssssy, and I loved every moment of it. I loved the complexity of the characters. I think we capture the inconsistencies with young adults having to grow up faster than they desired. These characters felt so real, and I definitely recommend this book.
shavonbrown's review against another edition
2.0
I really hated Jimi Lee. She is a horrible person. This story just didnt feel complete to me and that is probably my fault. I didn't realize I was reading #2. That being said, Ken Swift was a food man who did bad things to take care of his family a d Jimi Lee was just such a niaeve and conniving bitch. I have no sympathy for her what so ever.
d0505's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0