A review by read_on_reader
BOSS by W.S. Greer

5.0

Boss was so interesting to me because from the beginning it felt real, from the descriptions of Amari's release from prison, to where he came from, and his family life it all felt like you were part of the atmosphere. Amari grew up in poverty but he was super smart and one day at his 9 to 5 he got extremely discouraged because his boss would not let him grow in the company citing excuse after excuse, so he did something not so smart that landed him in prison. The time in prison allowed him to think and plot. Gianna comes from a ruthless mafia family, she is strong and amazing but she wants more of the mafia life her dad created, they won't allow it because she is female. She has a plan, but what both characters don't expect is to find each other and in each other not only do they find passion and love but together their plans benefit them both and they could rule together. I felt like I was watching some kind of action movie and I know some people won't like how raw and gritty Amari is because the way he talks etc. but he is on a level of genius and it makes the story feel more authentic. I also loved this quote from the author because it sums Amari up to a T if readers can't relate to him and how he speaks, "Be you. No matter where you are, or who you're around. Be you. It's not your job to make yourself uncomfortable, just so people who are different from you can feel more comfortable around you. If you don't represent for you, nobody will. Be you. #unapologeticallyme"