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ronnienatasharenee340's review
4.0
Whoa, this is what I am talkn' about! Good writing from the beginning to end. If you are going to write a slow burn troupe, do it by giving the meat & potatoes storyline to keep the reader interested. There is so much to say I don't even know where to start.
Should I start with the characters I didn't like such as Kiko the fake azz friend, or the disgraceful auntie who I would say needed her butt whopped but her low down molesting hubby was already doing that.
Perhaps I should talk about Michi the loyal big cousin who had to endure so much as a child and make her own way because her momma didn't do what she was supposed to do and that was protect her.
Nah let's talk about the stars Savvy & Shabu. Savvy just like her big cousin had to endure so much as child. There was absolutely no adult in her life that shielded her and wanted to protect her. Living off of morsels. In a relationship full of dreams that is only one-sided. But then she meets Shabu that hood dude that protects his loved ones at all cost. Instantly they are attracted and Shabu is able to see the scars that lie below Savvy but at the same time see her shine, her worth.
What I want to know is who did that to Savvy? Was is Relic, Shabu brother? Cuz I see the cover of the 3rd book with a baby who has blue eyes. If my prediction is correct all hell is about to break loose! Onto book two, Shabu.
Should I start with the characters I didn't like such as Kiko the fake azz friend, or the disgraceful auntie who I would say needed her butt whopped but her low down molesting hubby was already doing that.
Perhaps I should talk about Michi the loyal big cousin who had to endure so much as a child and make her own way because her momma didn't do what she was supposed to do and that was protect her.
Nah let's talk about the stars Savvy & Shabu. Savvy just like her big cousin had to endure so much as child. There was absolutely no adult in her life that shielded her and wanted to protect her. Living off of morsels. In a relationship full of dreams that is only one-sided. But then she meets Shabu that hood dude that protects his loved ones at all cost. Instantly they are attracted and Shabu is able to see the scars that lie below Savvy but at the same time see her shine, her worth.
What I want to know is who did that to Savvy? Was is Relic, Shabu brother? Cuz I see the cover of the 3rd book with a baby who has blue eyes. If my prediction is correct all hell is about to break loose! Onto book two, Shabu.
misstanisa's review
5.0
Savvy had been in survival mode for too long; she yearned for the moment where she could breathe easy.
To say Savvy lived in survival mode is an understatement. The cards that Savvy were dealt were cards no one, especially a young girl, should’ve been dealt. From her mother to her auntie to everybody in her family, Savvy had no one to depend on but her cousin Michi. And even then, they too couldn’t protect each other like they thought they could! That’s until … a little grumpy man named Shabu comes along.
I loved everything about Savvy! She was so young, but even though life was always throwing her for a loop my girl really tried her best to get it out the mud so that she could have a better life. With everything that was happening to Savvy throughout this book, I was so happy when she started to speak up and find her voice because certain people, I’m looking at you Kiko and Eric. They truly did not deserve to breathe the same air as her.
Now, my grumpy man Shabu! Shabu came in and I said yup, that man is everything and then some. Behind them dark eyes and them dreads that hid them told the story of man with sooooo much weight on his shoulders. But don’t get me wrong there were certain times when I side eyed his ass, BUT given the circumstances, I understood the moves he made 100%. Now the angst between he and Savvy was top her. He rightfully needed to get things squashed between his roadie before he could ever step to Savvy in the way that she needed him to do so. I will ALWAYS love a grumpy vs. sunshine trope.
Some of my favorite moments:
- Savvy and cousin Michi’s bond. Both went through so much, but neither of them played behind one another. Baby, both were TTG! ❤️
To say Savvy lived in survival mode is an understatement. The cards that Savvy were dealt were cards no one, especially a young girl, should’ve been dealt. From her mother to her auntie to everybody in her family, Savvy had no one to depend on but her cousin Michi. And even then, they too couldn’t protect each other like they thought they could! That’s until … a little grumpy man named Shabu comes along.
I loved everything about Savvy! She was so young, but even though life was always throwing her for a loop my girl really tried her best to get it out the mud so that she could have a better life. With everything that was happening to Savvy throughout this book, I was so happy when she started to speak up and find her voice because certain people, I’m looking at you Kiko and Eric. They truly did not deserve to breathe the same air as her.
Now, my grumpy man Shabu! Shabu came in and I said yup, that man is everything and then some. Behind them dark eyes and them dreads that hid them told the story of man with sooooo much weight on his shoulders. But don’t get me wrong there were certain times when I side eyed his ass, BUT given the circumstances, I understood the moves he made 100%. Now the angst between he and Savvy was top her. He rightfully needed to get things squashed between his roadie before he could ever step to Savvy in the way that she needed him to do so. I will ALWAYS love a grumpy vs. sunshine trope.
Some of my favorite moments:
- Savvy and cousin Michi’s bond. Both went through so much, but neither of them played behind one another. Baby, both were TTG! ❤️
_annreads's review
5.0
✨Book Review ✨
The Art of Hood Love: Savvy by Antoinette Sherell (300 pages)
Book 1 of The Art of Hood Love books
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The Art of Hood Love: Savvy by Antoinette Sherell (300 pages)
Book 1 of The Art of Hood Love books
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qrb's review
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
5.0
mimi_greene19's review
4.5
It’s good mad betrayal and fakery not the normal but real so you cud follow the sequence of events ATEE DOWN
collettesreadingcorner's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
wellreadruby's review
5.0
Excuse me?!?
My mind is blown and tbh I’m still a bit speechless because can my girl Savvy or her cousin Michu catch a break?!? One night at a party the best of both worlds happens for Savvy, She meets the potential love of her life and has the worst thing that could ever happen to her take place. So much shame and guilt that she never admits the truth of that night until it’s too late?! And Shabu is a mannn and I feel for him because once he lets his guard down and handles his past something else pops up to get in between him and Savvy. This last thing though?! Omg
My mind is blown and tbh I’m still a bit speechless because can my girl Savvy or her cousin Michu catch a break?!? One night at a party the best of both worlds happens for Savvy, She meets the potential love of her life and has the worst thing that could ever happen to her take place. So much shame and guilt that she never admits the truth of that night until it’s too late?! And Shabu is a mannn and I feel for him because once he lets his guard down and handles his past something else pops up to get in between him and Savvy. This last thing though?! Omg
kereads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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? No
4.0
necka05's review
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75