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gabichatslit's review
5.0
I had a good time.
King is definitely my type and I love seeing a FMC whose had to take care of herself for so long finally meet the person who is ready and willing to take that responsibility off her shoulders, and go up against anyone who gets in her way.
My dream.
I also loved the Whitmore’s. And can’t wait for Ace and Cree’s story. All the side characters were fun and enjoyable.
I already want to reread this book.
King is definitely my type and I love seeing a FMC whose had to take care of herself for so long finally meet the person who is ready and willing to take that responsibility off her shoulders, and go up against anyone who gets in her way.
My dream.
I also loved the Whitmore’s. And can’t wait for Ace and Cree’s story. All the side characters were fun and enjoyable.
I already want to reread this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
heydebigale's review
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Christina C Jones has RANGE.
This book is very different from the Love sister series. It’s very dark and there is a lot of violence in this book.
Asha is a amateur Poker player trying to go pro with a dark past. Kingston is the owner of the casino/club where Asha works (but he is not her direct boss… so it didn’t read like a classic boss/employee romance).
(4.5 stars)
Notes: takes place in Las Vegas, NV. Asha and Kingston are both Black
This book is very different from the Love sister series. It’s very dark and there is a lot of violence in this book.
Asha is a amateur Poker player trying to go pro with a dark past. Kingston is the owner of the casino/club where Asha works (but he is not her direct boss… so it didn’t read like a classic boss/employee romance).
(4.5 stars)
Notes: takes place in Las Vegas, NV. Asha and Kingston are both Black
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism and Child death
risseandshine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'm going to be honest here: I don't think I'll be able to give this the rating it duly deserves.
I am not very familiar with the poker/casino scene so that alone being the center of the plot already took me out of the story. I debated on whether or not to put this down multiple times but I decided to push through because I know CCJ is amazing at creating stories and so I wanted to give this a fair chance. Sadly, I was too disconnected with this book that I can't even tell you what happened.
I can assure you though, even from the bits and pieces that I can remember, this book was very well written. It was witty at times and the dialogue had a bite when certain scenes call for it.
So yes, this isn't a bad book and I would still recommend it from the writing alone. I just think this particular type of book isn't meant for me.
I am not very familiar with the poker/casino scene so that alone being the center of the plot already took me out of the story. I debated on whether or not to put this down multiple times but I decided to push through because I know CCJ is amazing at creating stories and so I wanted to give this a fair chance. Sadly, I was too disconnected with this book that I can't even tell you what happened.
I can assure you though, even from the bits and pieces that I can remember, this book was very well written. It was witty at times and the dialogue had a bite when certain scenes call for it.
So yes, this isn't a bad book and I would still recommend it from the writing alone. I just think this particular type of book isn't meant for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Infertility and Suicide