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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
this was definitely something! i loved desdamona's character (and very excited to read madam, may i which i... probably should've read first?) but the last 100 pages of the book felt like a rollercoaster and not in a way that was very empowering to me. loved seeing desi get her justice and have a happy ending on her own terms though <33. fuck loren but we move
When a famed basketball player tells the world in his book about his escapades with Madam X, Desi's world gets smaller as everyone wants to know who Madam X is.
Desi has left the madam life behind. She has a man she loves and a new life she's building. The hunt to find Madam X forces her to face her past and tell truths she had long hidden.
I enjoyed reading about the smart. clever, and unshakable Desi. She was adamant about moving on with her life, and she did successfully do so. despite all of the challenges she faced. Although this book can be read as a stand alone, readers should start with Madam, May I.
Desi has left the madam life behind. She has a man she loves and a new life she's building. The hunt to find Madam X forces her to face her past and tell truths she had long hidden.
I enjoyed reading about the smart. clever, and unshakable Desi. She was adamant about moving on with her life, and she did successfully do so. despite all of the challenges she faced. Although this book can be read as a stand alone, readers should start with Madam, May I.
When a superstar basketball player writes a tell all and mentions that he was regularly serviced by prostitutes provided to him by Madam X, it becomes a best seller. The world is determined to find out who Madam X is.
Desdemona Dean couldn’t wait to leave the world of prostitution behind. She’s now settled down with the only man she has ever loved, and has set up a business. She’s also going to college and working on a degree. Once the memoir is released her life gets thrown into a tailspin and her secret life as Madam X is threatened to be exposed. Will she be able to stay under the radar? Or will she be exposed for a woman she used to be?
This was such a fun read. I had never read a book about a madam before, so it was a fun treat. The book is written very raw and does have some sensitive language – be prepared. The book also deals with sensitive subjects. It’s written in a very down to earth and real way that I really connected with and enjoyed. The story was rather interesting and I was engaged the entire time. I didn’t want this one to end, but it did come to a natural conclusion.
If you’re looking for an interesting book about a women just trying to live her life after being a madam, then check this one out April 25th. I hope you check it out.
Thank you so much to Kensington Books, Dafina, @kensingtonbooks, and Netgalley, @netgalley, for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Desdemona Dean couldn’t wait to leave the world of prostitution behind. She’s now settled down with the only man she has ever loved, and has set up a business. She’s also going to college and working on a degree. Once the memoir is released her life gets thrown into a tailspin and her secret life as Madam X is threatened to be exposed. Will she be able to stay under the radar? Or will she be exposed for a woman she used to be?
This was such a fun read. I had never read a book about a madam before, so it was a fun treat. The book is written very raw and does have some sensitive language – be prepared. The book also deals with sensitive subjects. It’s written in a very down to earth and real way that I really connected with and enjoyed. The story was rather interesting and I was engaged the entire time. I didn’t want this one to end, but it did come to a natural conclusion.
If you’re looking for an interesting book about a women just trying to live her life after being a madam, then check this one out April 25th. I hope you check it out.
Thank you so much to Kensington Books, Dafina, @kensingtonbooks, and Netgalley, @netgalley, for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abandonment
Second book in the series to follow-up Madam, May I. The author delivers a scandalously spicy novel about a woman who discovers her past is back with a vengeance.
The novel follows Desdemona Dean once an exclusive madam in the high-end prostitution game who planned to turn her life around by leaving the game for good. We all believe in second chances right? So, did Desdemona until her hidden past came back to haunt her. A celebrity client releases a book filled with dirt, an anonymous tip to the police, and a major price to pay are only a few obstacles Desi will have to face. Settled into her new life with the love of her life Loren the last thing Desdemona needs is to be the center of a social and tabloid media firestorm . . .
This was a pretty quick read and had some interesting highlighted moments. Her father’s ex-wife was trash and part of the reason Desdemona’s life turned out the way it did. Her relationship also started to crumble due to the lies and secrets she kept. Wish I had read the first book so I’d have a better understanding of the character. But nonetheless I was entertained by the twists and turns.
Overall, the book was cool I think reading the first book in the series would be best. But you can never really go wrong with any urban fiction. It gives all the vibes with the drama, violence, betrayal, money, and sex. Most of the characters have no depth and are a little one-dimensional but the premise will keep you engaged. Special thanks to the author, @kensingtonbooks, & @netgalley for my advanced copy!!!
Rating: 3.75/5
The novel follows Desdemona Dean once an exclusive madam in the high-end prostitution game who planned to turn her life around by leaving the game for good. We all believe in second chances right? So, did Desdemona until her hidden past came back to haunt her. A celebrity client releases a book filled with dirt, an anonymous tip to the police, and a major price to pay are only a few obstacles Desi will have to face. Settled into her new life with the love of her life Loren the last thing Desdemona needs is to be the center of a social and tabloid media firestorm . . .
This was a pretty quick read and had some interesting highlighted moments. Her father’s ex-wife was trash and part of the reason Desdemona’s life turned out the way it did. Her relationship also started to crumble due to the lies and secrets she kept. Wish I had read the first book so I’d have a better understanding of the character. But nonetheless I was entertained by the twists and turns.
Overall, the book was cool I think reading the first book in the series would be best. But you can never really go wrong with any urban fiction. It gives all the vibes with the drama, violence, betrayal, money, and sex. Most of the characters have no depth and are a little one-dimensional but the premise will keep you engaged. Special thanks to the author, @kensingtonbooks, & @netgalley for my advanced copy!!!
Rating: 3.75/5
Madam X is the follow up to Madam, May I where we were introduced to Madam X who is Desdemona Dean who has decided she is ready to change her life, leave her past behind and start her new life with Loren the man she loves until one of her ex consorts decide to write a book and give credit to his unnamed Mademoiselle for helping him with his sexual services during his career.
I was so excited to read the sequel to Madam, May I because it was so good, a page turner and I wanted to know if she was going to be able to just walk away. I gave this book a 3 but it is actually a 3.5 It started off very slow and I just could not get into the physical book so I started listening to the audiobook and it was still was hot holding my interest and I almost added it to my DNF list and decided to give it one more chance and BAM it got really good within the last 4-5 chapters of the book. I would suggest the series.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was so excited to read the sequel to Madam, May I because it was so good, a page turner and I wanted to know if she was going to be able to just walk away. I gave this book a 3 but it is actually a 3.5 It started off very slow and I just could not get into the physical book so I started listening to the audiobook and it was still was hot holding my interest and I almost added it to my DNF list and decided to give it one more chance and BAM it got really good within the last 4-5 chapters of the book. I would suggest the series.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This story is a follow up to Madam, May I. Desdemona Dean. Desi has now sized down and escaped her former life just to have a big mouth NBA player Marquis Sanders write about her former services in his autobiography. He basically says his success in basketball is due to Madam X’s services. While no one initially knew the identity of Madam X, Desi felt surrounded by people who were either reading MQ’s Book or they want to read it. Madam X’s identity leak without confirmation threatens everything Desi has built and her relationship with Loren. Overall I liked the story but I do feel like we kinda needed a flashback prologue to remind readers of Desi’s character and previous story.
Thank you to NetGalley & Kensington Books for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
This story is a follow up to Madam, May I. Desdemona Dean. Desi has now sized down and escaped her former life just to have a big mouth NBA player Marquis Sanders write about her former services in his autobiography. He basically says his success in basketball is due to Madam X’s services. While no one initially knew the identity of Madam X, Desi felt surrounded by people who were either reading MQ’s Book or they want to read it. Madam X’s identity leak without confirmation threatens everything Desi has built and her relationship with Loren. Overall I liked the story but I do feel like we kinda needed a flashback prologue to remind readers of Desi’s character and previous story.
Thank you to NetGalley & Kensington Books for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What do you do when you have kept everyone's secrets only for yours to be exposed?
Desdemona has clawed her way out of the trenches and made a good life for herself, even though it may not have been on the right side of the law. But that was two years ago, and now she's closed that chapter and begun a new one as a college student and high-end boutique owner. She believes everything is going great until she gets a call from her employee to come into the store due to an "issue." Little does she know that the "issue" is the police, who were informed of her former life. Now, Desdemona has to face her past, all while trying to keep her present together.
This is my first book from Niobia Bryant, and I loved it. To see someone come thru so many obstacles and then realize they have to find a way thru the darkness of the past is what I loved the most. This story isn't anything like mine, but the theme of finding oneself and who you are is one I think many people, especially women, will be able to relate to.
Desdemona has clawed her way out of the trenches and made a good life for herself, even though it may not have been on the right side of the law. But that was two years ago, and now she's closed that chapter and begun a new one as a college student and high-end boutique owner. She believes everything is going great until she gets a call from her employee to come into the store due to an "issue." Little does she know that the "issue" is the police, who were informed of her former life. Now, Desdemona has to face her past, all while trying to keep her present together.
This is my first book from Niobia Bryant, and I loved it. To see someone come thru so many obstacles and then realize they have to find a way thru the darkness of the past is what I loved the most. This story isn't anything like mine, but the theme of finding oneself and who you are is one I think many people, especially women, will be able to relate to.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
** I recieved an ARC of this book for an honest review**
Madam X was a contined story that followed the life of a mysterious ex-Madam, Desdemonda. I went into this book with high expectations of the author and the story she sought out to tell. I will say 25% into the book and the mental back and forth the main character as well as the story unfolding really dragged for me and I fought to continue until the end. My intrigue of Madam X and the possibility of something happening kept me reading but the high points were not exciting enough for me. I can tell this is a seasoned and talented writer, this story however just didn't my expectations.
Madam X was a contined story that followed the life of a mysterious ex-Madam, Desdemonda. I went into this book with high expectations of the author and the story she sought out to tell. I will say 25% into the book and the mental back and forth the main character as well as the story unfolding really dragged for me and I fought to continue until the end. My intrigue of Madam X and the possibility of something happening kept me reading but the high points were not exciting enough for me. I can tell this is a seasoned and talented writer, this story however just didn't my expectations.