Book Review: Dark Dude by Oscar Hijuelos

Book Review by: Mrs. Hercock
 
Rico Fuentes is the "Dark Dude," a Latino teen too light-skinned to be accepted in his Harlem neighborhood, who escapes white bread, middle America in search of his identity. Both locales offer him insights into humanity and himself, and lead him down the universal path to self-realization. Take this journey with Rico and discover some truths for yourself.

Book Review: Retailiation by Yasmin Shiraz

Book Review by: Cartoune R.

How far will you go to protect the one you love?

When Tashera, a quiet girl from the hood, is brutally attacked, Sheila Odom will go as far as losing her job, freedom and even life to get her daughter's attackers. When retaliation strikes, Sheila is who is there to protect her.

Khalil, Tashera's brother also known as ex-member of the gang Deuce Tres, will use her attack as a way to rejoin the gang that left him paralyzed years ago. Is the reunion of Deuce Tres enough or will retaliation cost him his life?

What's left when Alexandria, one of the attackers, commits suicide and Jessica gets kidnapped? Read the story to find out! The suspense doesn't stop as the tragic event in society is approached and recognized.

These events will leave you dumbfounded. Take my word and read the book!

Book Review: The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

Book Review by: Sydney F.

Wang Lung is a farmer starting the book with excellent morals. As his life takes its course, he must fight against Chinese traditions and his own lustful desires. He climbs the social ladder becoming a great lord, but loses his connection to farming. His good earth. The book follows 50 years of life, death, being steady and accepting change.

Book Review: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

Book Review by: Mrs. Hercock

Oskar Schell's search for the lock that fits his key is not unlike man's search for meaning. This nine-year-old protagonist boldly confronts the loss of his father in the Towers on 9/11 and ultimately realizes... "So many people enter and leave your life! Hundreds of thousands of people! You have to keep the door open so they can come in! But it also means you have to let them go!" Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is an innovative and compelling read.

Book Review: Exclusive by Yasmin Shiraz

Book Review by: Kensandra

Journalist Tisha Ariel Nikkole is head over hills for world’s hottest rapper Shout. Her dreams of meeting him finally come true when an old college friend hooks her up with an interview. Will she be able to win his heart and become his girl or will Shouts groupies get in the way?

Shout, not taking a liking to Tisha is ready to get the interview over with. But when he gets into a jam with the police, Tisha is called to help him out. Will Shout be able to see that Tisha is a good women after love and not for his money?

Jordan Ellis, music prouder, is paid to get insides Shouts head. She’s told to find out everything he is willing to tell. But after fallen in love with Shout, Jordan quickly tries to make a plan to get Tisha out of the picture. With the help of her new friend, Juicy, can she succeed of will the plan be her down fall?

Boom, in an employee at a music company ran by Sydney. Sydney is in love with Boom and tries her best to get with him. After being offered a job as partner, Boom and Sydney hook up. Can their relationship survive with Boom knowing about Sydney’s past?

Book Review: Privacy by Yasmin Shiraz

Book Review by: Kensandra

Drama seems to follow Tisha Ariel Nikkole, as she’s waits on trail for attempted murder. Can she prove to the jury that she’s not guilty or will anger and rage leave her behind bars?

Hip hop greatest rapper, Shout, goes downhill as he tries to coupe with the death of his mother. Meanwhile a new rapper comes along and challenge Shout by making songs that will damage Shouts reputation. On top of it all, a famous magazine writer is saying that Shout is the father of her unborn baby. With the help of his girlfriend Tisha, can Shout get his life back in order and remain on top in the music business?

Jordan Ellis, former music producer suffers from head injuries after being hit by a car. Juicy, her business partner/ best friend is in love with her and tries her best to turn Jordan out. But when Jordan leaves, Juicy is determined to find her and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Boom, owner of Boom Enterprise, falls in love with model Chablis. Chablis is keeping secrets from him and will die if he finds out. Will Boom be able to find out who Chablis really is or will it be too late?