A Holliday Sisters Novellette Series Review

Noelle the First by by Nicole Falls

Blurb:
Despite sharing a birthday with the holiday, Christmas just wasn't Noelle's thing. As a kid she had been in love with the holiday, but adult Noelle just saw it as another day to get through. 

Jay has moved back home after a breakup and is looking to reconnect with his childhood bestie. Cooking up a scheme to get her in the holiday spirit with her sisters, he's determined to bring back to the old Noelle. 

With a combination of nostalgia, Christmas magic and a little bit of mistletoe, Noelle the First is a tale of old friends finding their way back to each other and more. 

Brave Hearts by Nicole Falls

Blurb:
Despite sharing a birthday with the holiday, Christmas just wasn't Noelle's thing. As a kid she had been in love with the holiday, but adult Noelle just saw it as another day to get through. 

Jay has moved back home after a breakup and is looking to reconnect with his childhood bestie. Cooking up a scheme to get her in the holiday spirit with her sisters, he's determined to bring back to the old Noelle. 

With a combination of nostalgia, Christmas magic and a little bit of mistletoe, Noelle the First is a tale of old friends finding their way back to each other and more. Faced with the possibility of losing one of her closest friends, Valora Holliday finds herself 
In the very unique position of offering a solution to his problem and a way for her friend to remain in her life. 

Francisco Mora is blindsided with a clerical error that places life as he knows it in the balance. When Valora offers the perfect solution to get him out of this jam, he’s hesitant, thinking it’ll ruin their bond. 

But, what's a little marriage between friends, right?

Started From a Selfie by Nicole Falls

Blurb:
Despite sharing a birthday with the holiday, Christmas just wasn't Noelle's thing. As a kid she had been in love with the holiday, but adult Noelle just saw it as another day to get through. 

Jay has moved back home after a breakup and is looking to reconnect with his childhood bestie. Cooking up a scheme to get her in the holiday spirit with her sisters, he's determined to bring back to the old Noelle. 

With a combination of nostalgia, Christmas magic and a little bit of mistletoe, Noelle the First is a tale of old friends finding their way back to each other and more. Faced with the possibility of losing one of her closest friends, Valora Holliday finds herself 
In the very unique position of offering a solution to his problem and a way for her friend to remain in her life. 

Francisco Mora is blindsided with a clerical error that places life as he knows it in the balance. When Valora offers the perfect solution to get him out of this jam, he’s hesitant, thinking it’ll ruin their bond. 

But, what's a little marriage between friends, right?

Review + Rating
Series: FOUR OUT FIVE STARS

I am once again completely blown away by this author's works. It's not easy to squeeze depth, romance--true romance, and quality into novellas. It's like trying to get your point across on Twitter--sometimes it takes more than one tweet. But, Falls manages to do so, so effortlessly--that I'm left trying to figure out what sorcery she uses, to pull it off. Because, sis has that juice.

 In book one, Noelle The First, Noelle is the Grinch--hating the holidays--but suffering through them for family, much to her own chagrin. The traditions she once enjoyed, seem lackluster--with both of her parent's now gone.

Unbeknownst to her, her sisters devise a plan, including her long lost friend, Jay to bring back the joy of the holidays--in a twelve days of Christmas-esque way.

 I love the holidays--I think I'd probably remind you of one of the Who's if you'd see me during that time. The decorations, the stores, the lights, the music--all of it--I just love it. So this novel, although not timely--put me in holiday spirit.

It will work for now, even though it's not the holidays. I don't know about you, but, I tend to keep holiday novels for the winter--but this was a pleasant read--in spite of that.

 Because I'll be reviewing three books in one post, I'm just going to talk about the things I liked in the novels, and then give a roundup.

 Noelle--cracked me up, because she kind of reminded me of myself. A hard ass, but sometimes unnecessarily so--questioning things that need no questioning, and struggling to just go with the flow--but all the while keeping a semblance of an open mind.

 She didn't jump into anything quickly--but her apprehension didn't deter the romance that quickly developed.

 Jay was a grown man--but inside was a child that was still crushing on his next door neighbor--but it was really cute. He romanticized the holidays--and I'm still swooning after the finish.

 I think readers will really enjoy getting to know Noelle--her sisters, and watching the romance develop between Noelle, and Jay. Between the nicknames--which by the way are adorable--and the way they interact--you'll be grabbing for book two---before you even finish book one. A solid novella--with all the things you'd look for in a lengthier book.

 Book Two:Brave Hearts Ya'll, what is my beating, bleeding heart? This read really quickly but I absolutely loved it. Valora is about to lose one of her closest friends due to a clerical error on his Visa paperwork. He's at risk of losing his residency in the United States, and on a whim Valora offers marriage as an escape.

When two friends who have never been romantic--find themselves in a romantic situation--all kinds of things happen.

 In a blast to the past, type of story-telling, Valora relays for her sisters the truth behind her and her husband's marriage--and what ensues is both laughter, reality--and down right swooning--at least for me. I swooned.

 It's so easy to imagine you would never marry someone for a green card--but I think the decision would be harder--if you didn't want to lose the person. For Valora--it was that simple.

He was her friend, and she didn't want to see him lose all he worked so hard for.

I absolutely loved getting a peek into how they met, and how they wound up getting married. I don't have much to say on this one, but it was a solid and quick read.

 Book Three: It Started With A Selfie If I had to choose, this was my least favorite of the three--simply because unlike the other novellas, the ending felt a incomplete. I wanted more of their story--I felt like there was more to give.

 Ms. Falls, can you give us a little more of the third Holliday sister?

 I will say I loved how they met. I think I would love being the person that someone finds on social media, hunts down--and falls in love with. I think it's a form of modern day romance.

 This is exactly what happens with the third Holliday Sister, she sees this guy out in public--takes a picture with him in the background--with a hashtag, and gets caught in a simmering media frenzy. The two meet and it's nothing short of romantic.

Of course--it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows--but by the end, despite the fact that I wanted more, I was pretty happy with the story.

 The series as a whole, is humourous, familial, romantic--and all around good reading--but Falls has not failed me yet, so I'm not surprised.

When Worlds Collide (The Collide Series, Book One) By Millie Belizaire

When Worlds Collide (The Collide Series, Book One) by Millie Belizaire
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Blurb:

Sometimes love comes unexpectedly...

Lauren is a spoiled daddy's girl, brought up under the protection of Miami's elite black society. With a law professor for a mother, and a state attorney for a father, she has been raised to understand the law down to its most fundamental form. She's what they call, in every sense of the term, a Good Girl. As her father prepares to take on the biggest case of his career--going against Miami's most notorious kingpin, Silas Montgomery--tensions begin to rise, and our Good Girl becomes Silas Montgomery's newest target. Now on the radar of the most dangerous man in Miami, Lauren's perfect world goes up in flames. Everyday becomes a constant battle to stay alive.

Kain is about as close to Silas Montgomery as most people can get. Unlike Lauren's world of sheltered ease, his world is dark and dangerous. He's been raised by the code of the streets, hardened by life's harshest lessons. Not many people are out here doing Kain any favors. Especially not the kind of favor he extends to Lauren. Protection--that's what he offers her. Protection from the most dangerous man in Miami.

Lauren and Kain's story is tale of love crossing over to the different side of the tracks. Their's is a tale of what happens when worlds collide.

Review + Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars

This book, ya'll.

Okay, so when the author asked me to review this, I'm like okay cool. Sure.

Absent mindedly accepting--not making any judgements.

But y'all, this book was bomb.

Lauren is well off. Her father is the state's attorney general, and her Mama and twin sis are sadity hoity toity types.

Her father is working on his biggest case yet, a case against the infamous Silas Montgomery--when her twin drags her to a party.

At this party she not only comes face-to-face with a dire situation, but she meets Kain.

Meeting Kain and being face-to-face with a death threat--changes the course of Lauren's life. 

Lauren is an integral if not the focal point of this story, but I need to take a second to talk about my man, Kain.

Y'all. YA'LL.

Kain was everything. While I felt the book could have easily fallen into the upper YA genre, Kain was all man.

At only nineteen, his character was goals. He was the epitome of street and sweet.

His fierce and accessing eyes, strong but quiet personality were just what I needed, after not being too pleased with my latest reads.

I've had to DNF a few--but we won't dwell on that.

Kain would say things, and I would feel like I could just slide out my seat like putty.

"How the hell does he set fireworks off in my insides without so much as a change in his intonation? Does he even realize that he’s doing it?"

This quote about sums up my feelings towards Kain. 

I secretly whispered to Lauren, "Me too, Sis. Me too."

I don't want to give too much away, but you will love Kain for both the obvious things and his flaws.

Lauren was a spoiled princess--but she was neither as weak as she thought she was or as oblivious. 

I admired her strength and resolve. Her character was solid--as was all the characters in this novel--and I'm really intrigued to continue to watch her character grow.

Because obvs, after I finished this I immediately pre-ordered book two, outta' support, and sheer need.

This book was good!

It was well-written, really well written. There was obvious attention to detail, pacing, plot and background. Belizaire didn't just write this book, she WROTE it.

I was fully and wholly impressed with the pacing, writing quality, and plot progression. There was nary a flaw. 

I could go on and on with the why's and the how’s, but this is quality reading--with a clear talent at the helm. 

Just pick up the book, you will not be sorry.

If I had more books like these now, I would be a more avid Urban Fiction reader.

Be prepared for that ending though--cliffhangers ahead. And, I was not prepared. 

I was almost, ALMOST, tempted to beg for book two from the author--but I will suffer just a little longer--as the book will be out at the end of the month.

A Sin City Love Affair by Aliyah Murphy

 A Sin City Love Affair by Aliyah Murphy
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Blurb:
They say the truth will set you free, but the truth could cost her everything...

Cherry Turner had a plan—a blueprint, for how she wanted to build her life.
Cherry's plans included Lorenzo, the love of her life, but when he betrays her by marrying another woman, she turns to Quincy to help heal her broken heart.
Lorenzo Washington is a smooth-talking professional baller who can have any woman he wants. Now that his marriage is on the rocks after less than a year, Lorenzo realizes Cherry still holds the keys to his heart and sets out on a mission to win her back once and for all.
When Lorenzo re-enters the picture, Cherry finds herself torn between two men and weaves a tangled web of lies and deceit as she starts living a wildly addictive double-life—one that ends up creating a dangerous love triangle. As passions mount and emotions spin out of control, it becomes clear that one of the parties involved is playing a deadly high-stakes game of all or nothing; and Cherry is left wondering how she ever thought she could walk away from the mess she made unscathed. 

Review + Rating
2.5-3 out of 5 stars

Yeah, so, this book wasn't for me.

Let's just get right to it.

Cherry is with Quincy now. He cherishes her the way she needs to be. He does everything right--makes sure she's happy and taken care of. He's perfect, even if it's boring her to death.

Lorenzo--was once the love of her life--but with the passion came a lot of crazy and heartbreak. Now he's married to someone else, and he's singing a different tune. He wants her back--in the worse way, even though he's technically still married.

*Cheater trigger warning* I know some readers really hate cheating. BUT, there's only one real mutual episode of cheating, kind of. I don't know, you be the judge. Just be forewarned. 

What I liked: Reunited lovers. I always like the stories that allow for past lovers to reconcile and get back together.

Redemption: I like when past lovers who have done wrong, can redeem themselves.

I'm kind of reaching here...I really feel like I am.

What I didn't like: Lack of emotion: While the characters were madly in love with one another, you didn't feel it, as the reader. There was more telling than showing. Showing is key. A character can say whatever they want, but actions speak louder than words--especially in books.

Wording/Grammar: Some of the word choice, vaginas being compared to Krispy Kreme donuts--love being compared to gardeners tending roses, it didn't please my reader's ear--and in some cases both the wording and the grammar threw me off.

I tend to only be bothered by these types of things, when they happen consistently throughout the book. Just, FYI. Do not come for me. 

In my honest opinion, the book has its positives, but the negatives outweighed that for me. Too much time was spent trying to convince myself of the love I was being presented, and the other half of my time was spent trying to understand the author's direction.

The conflict towards the end of the book felt rushed and untimely--not believable.

Things kind of just popped off in an unbelievable way--and the ending felt inexplicable, and rushed--like wayment, how did we get here?

I think I understand what the author was trying to do but pacing and timeliness would have made for a more effective ending and climax.

I'm disappointed that I didn't love this one, but I can't love all the books. 

Worth trying if you're into second chance romances and have no issues with endings that will wrap up the story nicely--even if the pacing is off.

MVP Daddy by K. Sadee

MVP Daddy by K. Sadee
Published: November 7th, 2016
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Blurb:
After being abandoned by her rapper boyfriend, Pop Queen Autumn Robinson has no time for love. She's focused on her family and her money--in that order. She's not looking for a new daddy for her baby and doesn't think she needs any man. 

Too bad, MVP Baahir Jelani Lewis doesn't agree with her.

Review + Rating
4 out of 5 stars

What do a football player and a pregnant pop princess have in common?

Just enough to carry on one of the more romantic loves, I've read this year.

B.J. Falls for Autumn the minute he sees her perform up close and personal. From her chocolate skin to her full lips, he knows she's well out his league--but he can't stop thinking about her.

Autumn is not looking for love. Hell, she's not even looking for a friend. She's pregnant, with someone else's baby. But there's something about B.J., that she just can't resist.

Like I said this was one of the more romantic, romance reads I've read this year, so far.

It wasn't all about hooking up with Autumn for B.J., he was looking to form something solid, and meaningful--and every step he set out to prove to Autumn, he's nothing like her past loves.

I really liked B.J.'s character. As a football player, you imagine someone not only large in stature but also large in personality--and while he was no meek man he was far sweeter than I imagined he would be.

He was romantic, attentive, patient--and just an all-around good guy--and he accepted Autumn's pregnancy like a champ.

Autumn was just as good. Though she had to deal with the constant scrutiny of both the paparazzi and the public--she remained humble and kind.

I admired her character and her openness to accept love--after a devastating heartbreak.

Their love was slow, but just as meaningful. I must admit I was a little worried--that the slow pace of the novel would bother me, after a whole. BUT, once the book picked up, it was consistent--and romantic. 

I shipped, I rooted, and I swooned.

This was well-written, even with the slow pace, this was a outstanding romance--with just enough drama, and all the necessary love--to make the romantic in us happy. Okay, I'm probably talking more for myself. I mean, I love, love.

I'd highly recommend this one. I was thoroughly impressed with its quality, and depth.

Two thumbs up. 

More Than Enough (Post Grad, #1) by Bria Felicien

More Than Enough (Post Grad, #1)
By:Bria Felicien
Published: May 3rd, 2018
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All Jamila wants to do is figure out this “adulthood” thing. Step 1: Find a new job. 
With his second career about to begin, TJ is ready to settle down. Step 1: Start dating again. 
When TJ and Jamila meet, they don't know what to do with each other. 
Other than complicate everything.

Review + Rating
3 out of 5 stars

I've followed Bria for a bit--I think. Not quite sure how long, but I wasn't always a Twitter person--so her being a writer--wasn't something I noticed, because I just wasn't looking.

As I graduated (because sis, I stepped up), from my mostly YA blog--and moved on here to this blog. I started noticing things.

AND, when Bria posted just a small snippet from her book, I knew I had to snatch it up.

I was like Jamila is me, and I am her. 

Imagine being 32 and still feeling like you haven't quite figured life out? Because honey, that's me. The character is in her twenties, but yeah, the feelings are the same for both the character and me. 

Anyway, the snippet grabbed me, and then the cover choke-holded me. Yes. Holded.

I was like pre-order today.

So, when that beauty downloaded I couldn't resist--and started it right away.

Bria's writing is not flowery or poetic--but it's effective--because of its rawness--it's painfully awkwardness.

Jamila is awkward.

It was like being among friends--just jonesing and talking. 

Jamila has no idea what she's doing with her life. Okay, she has a semblance of an idea of what she wants to do, but executing said ideas, yeah, she's struggling with that. While her best friend, Kennedy--kind of has all the answers. So, Jamila enlists Kennedy's help in finding a job--everyday she'll apply to a job or several jobs until something sticks. 

 In the process of bettering her life she finds herself in the company of T.J, old classmate--and bully. He is everything she doesn't want--but will wind up being everything she needs. 

 Jamila was and is very much like me, as it pertains to where she is in her life at the moment--questioning her place, and wanting more than what she has, knowing she's capable of more.

 These similarities allowed me to connect with both Jamila's character and the story itself. 

 My one critique or observation was Jamila's awkwardness. I kept saying to myself, Sis, gonna’ do something and run this man off.

 But, you know what, after getting through the end of it I admired that T.J. liked her despite all her flaws--which is the way we all want to be loved, in spite of--even because of. 

 Their story was a unique one in the way it happened, and in the way, it was executed. Of course, there was a conflict, but they handled everything, like two adults. I was cool with that, couples have broken up for much less, and less trivial things. Jamila was more of an adult than she gave herself credit for. 

I think all in all ( I say this far to much. I'm going to find another way to end my reviews. Lordt.), this is a decent story--with a painstankingly familiar story--one with room for growth, and one that I'll be following. 

On Pointe, and Her New groove by Shelly Elis: A MacClain Girls Dual Review

On Pointe by Shelly Ellis

Blurb:
She’s in the mood for a little distraction . . . but will she take a chance?

Bina MacLaine is having a rough time. Still haunted by an ugly breakup that meant walking away from her fiancé and her high-rise apartment, now the dance teacher faces the possibility of losing her job, too, if her performance academy closes. When Maurice Hewett, one of her old ballet students, arrives in town, Bina sees he’s not the goofy boy she once knew—but a very handsome, very sexy grown man. She wonders if he can weave a spell that can help her forget all her woes. But can Bina let her desire take the lead without feeling like she’s robbing the cradle—and making a huge mistake?

Her New Groove by Shelly Ellis

Blurb:
An R&B songstress….

The bad boy that got away…

Can they get a second chance at love?

Monique Starr’s music career is at an all-time low: she’s in danger of losing her label contract and an embarrassing event has her front and center in all the gossip blogs—for all the wrong reasons! She decides to head back to D.C. and the MacLaine Academy of the Performing Arts to revamp her image, give her career a badly needed boost, and get her groove back. But she comes home to find her old Academy ailing financially, her mentor battling cancer, and her ex—whom she left behind to seek fame and fortune—very angry and unwilling to give her a second chance. But being back home reminds Monique of her old dreams and what she lost along the way to success. Now faced with second chances, will the music diva choose between love or fame, passion or ambition?

Review + Rating
Series Rating: 3 and a half out of five stars

Book one: The first book gave me all the "Stella Got Her Groove Back," feels.

 Bina--is heading up the finances for her mother's dance school--and their finances aren't looking too good. At the rate they're going, they won't make it through the summer--without some kind of miracle.

 People want to buy them out but Bina's mother is resolve in her stance to push forward despite the odds--even though the odds are stacked against her in more ways than one.

 In an attempt to generate business, Bina's mother hires another dance teacher, an old student of the studio--someone Bina taught to dance when he was just a boy. But he is not a boy, anymore.

He's not only heating up the dance floor--he's heating Bina up in places long dormant.

My thoughts:
 I liked the slow gradual developing of Maurice's and Bina's relationship. There was a little push and pull on both sides, which you know, I love!

I enjoyed the overall dance background. The idea of this school situated in a less than desirable neighborhood, giving the youth something to look forward to--is a plus. If I could dance worth a lick--I'd love to do something like it.

 Anyway, there's a sweet innocence to the way these two hookup, and I think readers will enjoy the unforcedness of their relationship.

It has a happy ending--and was the perfect lead up to book number two.

Book Two: Was R&B dive meets her match.

Monique is a star--but her career is flatlining.

An embarassing event has her face in the blogs for all the wrong reasons--which lands her back at the very place, she vowed never to go back to.

My Thoughts:
Okay, so Monique was kind of bouj, but bouj recognizes bouj.

She was more so looking to save her own behind--than just being this uptight, songstress diva.

I admired her resolve. She was determined to fix her career. The only downside to that is, she was willing to do anything to do so, even if it meant hurting someone else.

I liked that no one made it easier for her to return, but they also didn't shun her. But they weren't throwing down the welcome mat, and to be honest they should have. Her reasons for being back were pretty selfish--at least initially.

I also liked that her love interest was hearing none of her mess--he was resolute in not getting back with her--at the sacrifice of his own feelings.

I admired the slow moving, kind of laid back-ness to book two. There was little drama, and it worked in this regard. You kind of didn't need all the conflict that tends to happen in some romance novels.

I think as a whole this is a decent series--it reads well, and you'll get through them fairly quickly.

I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in book three--because as with book one, and two--there's a sort of cliffhanger-ish like ending.

In Due Time by B. Love Quickie Review

In Due Time
By:B Love
Published: January 17th, 2018
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“You and these lies. I’ve never known you to be a liar until you started fighting your feelings for me. You’ll be mine in due time, Mackenzie. In due time.” – Rahim Frank 

They met ten years earlier, and she was approached by someone else. Out of a need to keep her close, Rahim settled for friendship with Mackenzie even though he’s always wanted more. After a New Year’s Eve kiss takes things to a deeper level, Rahim is determined to claim Mackenzie… even if she’s his biggest obstacle to overcome. 

Review + Rating
Series: 5 out of 5 stars

Back when I read Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven, I thought I would never encounter another book quite like it. There was no way someone could author a book about love in such a way that it both infuriated and uplifted me. There was so much angst in that book, my heart broke while theirs did.

But let me tell you, B. Love just topped that. 

The way this book, took me on a roller coaster ride, flipping, and spinning my emotions out of control…I'm still recovering from it.

Rahim and Mackenzie are best friends. Best friends that should be lovers. The only one of the two who doesn't get that is Mackenzie.

Rahim is everything I could want in a character.

He was giving, and kind. He was strong where meekness resided in Mackenzie. He was love where there was sadness. His character felt like a R&B ballad, sweet and soulful.

I loved him.

Every time he spoke, Mackenzie wasn't the only one that fell in love with him.

Mackenzie just about killed both Rahim, and me with her resistance, and hesitance--but the slow burn, the wait, was well worth it.

I could only hope to be loved half as much.

I love a novel that can make me feel. It's how I live my life, searching for the next high of emotion, and B. love did NOT disappoint.

The pacing was perfect torture. The characters were full of depth, and their stories never felt flat. I honestly wouldn't believe this was novella length, if I didn't already know it was. 

It had everything a full-length novel had, with half the number of pages. 

These authors have made me a liar. Novellas can be fulfilling and complete--and I can't wait to be proven wrong time and time again. 

Conclusion: Swoon-worthy romance, angst-y build up, satisfactory ending.

Faux by Danielle Davenport

Faux by Danielle Davenport
Published: March 8th, 2018
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Enjoy the debut novel by author Danielle Davenport that explores the life of a young professional that learns the hard way that sometimes friends can become foes. 28-year-old Fallon Scott is a savvy young entrepreneur with her own successful business and expensive taste. After diving headfirst into an unconventional career path, she successfully built her business from the ground up with her best friend, Taylor Smith. But when personalities collide, secrets are kept and motives are revealed. Fallon quickly finds out that sometimes your enemies are closer than you think. Follow Fallon as she tries to maneuver through an emotional rollercoaster without losing her friendship, her business, her mind...or her life.

Review + Rating
3 out of 5 stars

Faux was a surprise of a novel, typical urban fiction with a twist. Davenport took an overused trope--and Dora milajae'd it.

Instead of men being the quote bosses in this story--the women took charge.

Taylor and Fallon are best friends in work and in life. They run a successful consulting business--and they're beginning to manage larger and larger accounts--and as they grow they encounter more problems 

Biggie was right when he said, "Mo money, mo problems."

There's an unspoken, almost unseen rift, between Taylor and Fallon. Fallon is ready for the come up; and all that comes with--white Taylor isn't so much ready to grow, but to slow down.

Taylor was both likable and not all at the same time. I admired her for sticking with Fallon when they met in college--making sure she had a roof over her head--and wouldn't have to spend her entire collegiate term between her car and God knows where else. 

But, there was always something I couldn't trust about Taylor. Her actions were questionable--and I read her character out of the side of my eye. 

Fallon on the other hand worried me. She lived as if she were untouchable, and was a bit too caught up in the luxury her job was providing her. 

She fell into untrustworthy relationships a little too freely. Her heart was bigger than her intuition.

What really stands out about this book is the fact that we have two women running a typically male dominated empire--and I was here for the girl power.

Who run the world?

What also worked was the fact that there were unexpected twists, this is not typical for urban fiction--at least none that I've read. They tend to have a semi-straightforward plot. There are some dramatic moments but they don't tend to catch you by surprise. I was pleasantly surprised with that aspect of the novel. 

As a whole, the pacing was pretty well done, and it kept a consistent plot--and story line. I never had to wonder, where the author was going with anything, hallelujah. Nothing like an all over the place story--to frustrate me, quickly.

Who has time for that? 

As for what I didn't like, I don't have anything really bothersome to mention. The story was pretty good, with fairly solid characters--and an easy to follow storyline.

It didn't knock me off my feet, but I imagine that the author is only going to get better. 

I'd even look forward to a sequel--as the ending left room for more--in a climactic, non-cliffhanger sort of way.