Mind Your Own Business by Lutishia Lovely

Nov 262011

3-5pinkstars
Mind Your Own Business, the second book in the Business Series, was a great read. The Livingstons are a very successful family in the restaurant business, but as in every family, there is plenty of drama and secrets.

Although this particular installment deals with Bianca and Jefferson Livingston, we get a “taste” of the family’s issues. While Bianca and Jefferson are competing to head the West Coast addition of Taste of Soul restaurants, they and the rest of the Livingston clan are busy either keeping secrets, avenging wrongdoers, or trying to maintain what seems to be working at the moment. There was lots of suspense and an open ending, so I look forward to the release of Taking Care of Business in the spring of 2012. – Sistah Connie

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Flaws and All by Shana Burton

Jan 142011

3-5pinkstars

Flaws and All is a quick read but, for me, a very predictable story. I was able to see what was going to happen very early in the novel. Although it is a familiar story, it is still a feel good, laugh-out-loud, shake-your-head read. Readers will definitely recognize their friends or family members in one of the characters. - Sistah Tashmir

 

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Take Charge: Woman's Guide to a Healthier Heart by Latrella and Strimike

May 312010

3-5pinkstars
Take Charge: A Woman’s Guide to a Healthier Heart is a very informative and practical guide on how to take better care of your heart health. There are charts that provide you with healthy food suggestions and very detailed definitions of “good” fats and “bad” fats. The authors have included pages for you to record important information such as doctors’ numbers, blood type, blood pressure, medications and dosages as well as the healthy ranges for bloodwork components. Overall, I think this is a quick read and an excellent reference guide to have in your health library. - Sistah Tashmir

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My Kinda Girl by Michael McGrew

Oct 102009

3-5pinkstars

My Kinda Girl is the story of Bobbi Williams and his quest to make it to the top at any cost. Mr. McGrew does a good job defining the characters and their relationships. The book moved pretty fast, and there were some parts that caught me completely off guard. He had a really great ending that had me totally surprised.

As a fan of urban fiction, I enjoyed the book, and would recommend it to anyone who also enjoys the genre. On the other hand, there were numerous grammatical errors that should have been caught during editing. However, the errors did not really take away from the book, and did not impede my reading.

I would recommend My Kinda Girl to anyone who is in search of a quick read. - Sistah Deniece

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Sinful Too by Victor McGlothin

Jul 262009


3-5pinkstars

Sinful Too is the dramatic followup to Sinful by Victor McGlothin. This book is for readers who love great “hood rich” novels.

Dior is a woman who is on top of her “A” game–or so she thought. She values her job so much that with her sharp wit and eye for fashion, she can pin a man’s suit size in no time. She works hard and plays harder to win. She is defined as a “ghetto girl playing dress-up”, but at what expense?

Dior crosses the line after she meets Richard Allamay of the Methodist Episcopal Greater Apostolic (M.E.G.A) Church. She plans to implant herself into his life but she had only one obstacle: the first lady. Dior goes to the extreme to get what she wants, not realizing she will have to pay dearly. Silly Dior, tricks are for kids.

Sinful Too was slow for me. I feel like more description of the settings and characters would have helped me capture the essence of the plot more. The big words were too much, especially since it’s a ‘hood rich’ novel. -Sistah Sheila

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Motherless Child - Stories of a Life by Sara Gordon Weathersby

Jul 262009

3-5pinkstars

Motherless Child-Stories of a Life is a well kept diary about the life of a Black girl growing up in the 60′s. There are many decisions to be made and some life changing events, including the main character being unwed and pregnant. The book takes a look at the struggles of the author losing a parent and becoming one too early in life. Weathersby leaves a very detailed memoir for Teal, the daughter she gave up for adoption.

Although the author wrote intelligently and the story was written from the heart, it is preditable and somewhat stretches through the pages with irrevelant details. -  Sistah LaTeesa

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All that Glitters by D.L. Sparks

Sep 212008

3-5pinkstars

D.L. Sparks has produced a novel whose characters many of us can relate to….looking for love, acceptance, and a way out and the measures we take to attain it. Her main character, Santee, evolves into a woman who realizes that the true key to happiness and fulfillment is loving and taking responsibility for self. A very enjoyable read. - Sistah Marci

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Too Little, Too Late by Portia Cosby

Sep 212008

3-5pinkstars

Portia Cosby’s Too Little, Too Late was a quick read that kept me on the edge—at times I didn’t want to put it down. I felt like I knew the characters and was a part of their mix. The storyline was intriguing; however, at times I felt overwhelmed with details and sometimes it was difficult to follow the set up of words on the pages. Though I was left with a few questions by the book’s open ending, I would recommend this book. :) - Sistah Candice

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Promises Made, Promises Kept by Tamara Grant

Sep 212008

3-5pinkstars

Promises Made, Promises Kept is a drama-packed, urban tale that brings to light pivotal issues such as self-esteem, self-love, and the strength of family. Though a quick read, at times I found myself flipping through the pages wondering where the author was leading me. There was so much drama involving so many characters that some of the storyline was not fully developed; it simply ended in a few sentences. On the other hand, if you can get past the occasional let down, Tamara Grant has written a touching story about the need for consistent parental and familial love and support throughout childhood, adolescence, and even young adulthood. She even leaves her readers with a sugary-sweet ending comparable to that of a favorite television family sitcom.-  Sistah Tasha

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Missed Opportunities by LaToya Williams

Sep 182008

3-5pinkstars

By human nature, we love to peek into the lives of others, taste their drama, and secretly compare theirs to ours. In Missed Opportunities, you’re allowed to indulge in this guilty pleasure. You’ll witness the interlocking lives of Monica, the stuck-up, overweight “manizer”; Tamara, the young and beautiful “hopelessly in love” college student; Darla, the overweight, compassionate friend who learns a lesson in loving herself; and Brandy, the smack talking “around the way” girl.

LaTonya Williams tackles emotional issues such as obesity, self-esteem, domestic abuse, single parenthood, the downward spiral of recreational drug use . . . just to name a few. Each character’s story is presented in a real world manner that makes you think, “Have I met her before?”

Overall, the characters’ stories function more as a collection of short-stories rather than a novel. My greatest concern is that the back page synopsis does not do the storyline justice; Barron is not written as a main character and his story’s description is incorrect. Though at times I felt as if I were in a time warp and almost became depressed by Brandy’s storyline, the drama was entertaining and there were some wonderful elements of surprise. -  Sistah Tasha

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