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Lola by Melissa Scrivner Love
4.0
Lola x Melissa Scrivner Love
Pages: 324
Genre: Crime Fiction
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️/5
TW: Gang activity, child abuse, torture, abuse, toxic masculinity, murder
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A crime thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of South Central Los Angeles. The Crenshaw Six is a small up and coming gang who appear to be led by a man named Garcia, but behind the scenes are actually lead by his girlfriend Lola. She is much smarter, tougher and more ruthless than any of the men. When sucked into a world of high-stakes, violence and betrayal, Lola becomes their only hope of survival. The only question is will she allow the demons she battles with and the weight of her responsibilities affect how powerful her force is in the community.
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The author did really well with the detail and a deep understanding of the world she is portraying. The characters are well-developed and nuanced, with motivations that are both relatable and understandable. The plot was perfectly paced, with a narrative that is both tense and suspenseful. Themes visited were criminal justice system, race relations, and the role of women in society. If you are a fan of crime thrillers, you will like this book.
Pages: 324
Genre: Crime Fiction
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️/5
TW: Gang activity, child abuse, torture, abuse, toxic masculinity, murder
•••••
A crime thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of South Central Los Angeles. The Crenshaw Six is a small up and coming gang who appear to be led by a man named Garcia, but behind the scenes are actually lead by his girlfriend Lola. She is much smarter, tougher and more ruthless than any of the men. When sucked into a world of high-stakes, violence and betrayal, Lola becomes their only hope of survival. The only question is will she allow the demons she battles with and the weight of her responsibilities affect how powerful her force is in the community.
•••••
The author did really well with the detail and a deep understanding of the world she is portraying. The characters are well-developed and nuanced, with motivations that are both relatable and understandable. The plot was perfectly paced, with a narrative that is both tense and suspenseful. Themes visited were criminal justice system, race relations, and the role of women in society. If you are a fan of crime thrillers, you will like this book.