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OOSA Online Book Club gave 4 stars to: Excess Baggage
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Excess Baggage
 Baggage,Christian James, a lawyer and also Dorian's best bud, is having issues of his own. He is having horrific nightmares that are really taking a toll on him. In the midst of work and dealing with his past he meets Nona Jones, a registered nurse who has a way of making Christian smile. As their relationship begins to blossom, unforeseen circumstances heat up in the court room that bring Nona and Christian's courtship to a standstill; or will it? "Excess Baggage" was a good read. Mr. Gardner gives the reader action and drama with a twist. This novel is well written and will keep your attention. With any relationship there will be a bump in the road, but the question is will they be able to survive the bump as a couple? Reviewed by: Tange |
OOSA Online Book Club gave 5 stars to: Scattered Lies " Where lies are the reality of the truth"
OOSA Online Book Club reviewed:
Scattered Lies " Where lies are the reality of the truth"
 Captivating, Pure Suspense,"Scattered Lies" Lies is a riveting story about four friends, a great friendship and deep betrayals. It's a page turner with non-stop action, from the first page to the last. This is a book that you can't read fast enough. "Scattered Lies" is a sit on the edge of your seat, breath taking ride. It does not disappoint. It is a must read. Reviewed by: Anna |
OOSA Online Book Club gave 4 stars to: You Gotta Sin to Get Saved
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You Gotta Sin to Get Saved
| The Past is Never Really the Past, Now grown, married and a mother, Reesy wants closure and answers. She hires an investigator to find their mother. Consuming thoughts of her mother is taking a toll on her family and driving a wedge between sisters. Connie, on the other hand, can care less about Charlotte and whether she's dead or alive, much less looking for answers. While younger sister Reesy was adopted by a loving family, Connie had only the streets. At forty, Connie finds herself pregnant by her equally emotionally screwed up boyfriend John King (One Day I Saw a Black King). To abort or not to abort is the question. The investigator finds Charlotte and a reunion is inevitable. Are all parties ready for a family reckoning full of truths, pains and discovery? Mason remains on top of her game. She delivers yet another strong presentation of her talent. Mason's stories are always interesting, real and doesn't disappoint. Her portrayal of the internal conflict of each woman is vivid and compelling. YOU GOTTA SIN TO GET SAVED is good reading. Reviewed by: Toni 4.5 stars |
OOSA Online Book Club gave 3 stars to: Bended Knees
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Bended Knees
 Ample Prayer,I found two of the seven stories to be of exceptional quality, Rickey Teems II's "Soldier Surrendered" and Keshia Dawn's "Baby Boy," for the strength of development of plot and unequaled perspective. "Baby Boy" is told from the perspective of a child trying to meander, adapt and negotiate his reality with some of the fallacies of error, immaturity and dependency of a child learning his environment, yet growing in the awareness of self. The author did an excellent job of integrating mystery with empathy and elicits supplication from the reader to bend their knees for a person such as Baby Boy. "Soldier Surrendered" brings home the story of war undeclared at home being a greater foe than the military wars of our times and examines greater love has no man than this that he lays down his life for his friend. Although the storyline involves familial love, we are often called to war to intervene in the courses chosen by others at the possible ultimate cost to ourselves. This author exhorts the issue of caring and the degrees of it. His ending is surreal. So much better are the two of these than the other five in the anthology that they made the remainder seem contrived fantasy. Shelia Lipsey's "Against the Grain" and Tifany Jones' "A House Divided" included serious issues - interracial dating and adapting to the loss of parents. However, neither delivered on the strength of their titles in development of characters nor the tone of their sundry events. Donna Deloney's "Joy's Gift" addresses the issue of organ donation, which is an under represented perspective in communities of color and therefore interesting, but the storyline falls below the concept of bended knees as a theme. Kia Stokes' "Mister, Are You My Daddy" and Brian Smith's "Forgiveness" are attempts to paint the positive and bright male perspective on parenting. Although the voice of black authors need to be strengthened here and encouraged, the focus of the stories seem lackluster and end up gender bashing to drive home a point. Both feature males who want to be fathers at the hands of dishonorable women (a cheating wife and a lying one). I enjoyed the theme and wished that the overall content of this anthology would have been stronger. There were a few editing issues also. The strength of two of seven stories makes "Bended Knees" an okay read but not one I would readily recommend. Reviewed by: Gail |
OOSA Online Book Club gave 5 stars to: The Survival Bible
OOSA Online Book Club reviewed:
The Survival Bible
| The Black Love Movement, THE SURVIVAL BIBLE: 16 LIFE LESSONS FOR YOUNG BLACK MEN details obstacles and ways to avoid the road most traveled. Jihad shares statistics, hardships and provides readers with a different formula to try things. Our males are trying to fit in and easily accept what society says instead of taking a stand. THE SURVIVAL BIBLE: 16 LIFE LESSONS FOR YOUNG BLACK MEN is not just relatable and recommended reading for all, but it provides us with A.I.M. (The attitude the intensity and the mindset to fight for change). "Read a book free your mind." Reviewed by: Crystal |
OOSA Online Book Club gave 4 stars to: Thicker Than Water
OOSA Online Book Club reviewed:
Thicker Than Water
| Friend or Foe, "Thicker Than Water" is very entertaining and will have you on the edge of your seat. The drama was unbelievable and kept me glued to the very end. I was really excited when I read one of the characters with the same name as mine. The ending left me hanging and wanting more, but at the same time thrilled that there will be a part II. Ms. Allen has definitely got the literary game on lock. Reviewed by: Tange |
OOSA Online Book Club gave 4 stars to: Not Guilty of Love
OOSA Online Book Club reviewed:
Not Guilty of Love
| Not Guilty of Love, Hallison and Cheney, Malcolm's sister-in-law, are best friends. It will be next to impossible avoiding one another. Hallison still loves Malcolm, but she knows that she needs to find a God fearing man. Malcolm has also decided to move on and he has just the right candidate. Will this be the end of Hallison and Malcolm's love? While I really enjoyed "Not Guilty of Love," it seemed a little too over the top based on the religion, for my liking. I really enjoyed book one, "Guilty of Love" and I'm looking forward to the next installment. Reviewed by: Carmen |
OOSA Online Book Club gave 3 stars to: The Man Handler (Zane Presents)
OOSA Online Book Club reviewed:
The Man Handler (Zane Presents)
| The Man Handler, Bianca has sex. Bianca thinks about sex. Bianca wants to have sex. Bianca remembers good sex. Bianca remembers not so good sex Then it's back to Bianca has sex. Are you dizzy yet? High off of sex-overload? Gratuitous, detailed and graphic sex doesn't a story make either. Throwing out the words d*ck, p*ssy, nuts and clit may work for some, but this reader needs an actual story It was like the author was trying too hard. Here's my chance and I may never have this chance again so I'm going to cover everything! I also felt the author was looking for shock value. Upping the ante. Instead of just mentioning a dude's balls, let's talk about their size, shape, texture, the amount of hair, smell and taste. But then what? I know what his balls looks like, but how does that advance or better the plot? This style of writing may work better as a `Ladies, listen up' type of blog or a self help book. But when you're going to write a book, you need to write a book. Tell a story with a plot and some structure. "The Man Handler" was a never ending carousel of sexcapades. I got rug burn and whip lash trying to keep up. I've read this author as himself (yes I know who you are) and twice as Cairo now. He has talent. And I like what he's doing with his alias. The potential is great. His characters are memorable. But bring it down a notch and get back to the basics of telling a story. Like "Kat Trap," this was simply too over the top. You kept it too cute! Somewhere lost in translation was a plot, I hope. Reviewed by: Toni 2.5 |
OOSA Online Book Club gave 5 stars to: Preacher's Kids
OOSA Online Book Club reviewed:
Preacher's Kids
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Coming of Age,There are many twists and turns. There are also secrets in the church that are kept but ultimately revealed. "Preacher's Kids" keeps you in suspense, with characters that are so authentic you will find yourself caught up in all of the drama and humor that the characters experience. This book never leaves the reader with a dull moment. I have never read Christian fiction so this book was a delightful difference. This is a quick read that leaves the reader wanting more. I just couldn't read the book fast enough. In all, a must read! Reviewed by: Anna |
OOSA Online Book Club gave 5 stars to: White Coat Fever
OOSA Online Book Club reviewed:
White Coat Fever: A novel
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Fading to Black,"White Coat Fever" examines the motive of college students bound with the agenda of becoming the spouse of a doctor as a way to assure economic stability. Social climbing is equated with a death march regardless of the advancing awareness in the change of ideology in the role of the African American in America during the sixties in the wake of the civil rights movement. The relationship of three childhood friends through maturity is challenged by "shades of Blackness," which determines and predestines outcomes and expectations predicated on conceived prescriptions of good or bad based upon genetic traits in the AA community. This is an expose into some standing prejudices within the race without consideration of the source or authentication of the prejudice or the truth with the power to produce cohesion or alienation among friends. "White Coat Fever" is an excellent read. The significance of the underlying motives and the conflicts produced played out vividly and well among three friends and indicates how a single issue produced diverse perceptions and behaviors. I enjoyed the time and skill needed to integrate the plot incidents within the historical context. It oscillates between the comic and the tragic. Easily recommendable. Reviewed by: Gail |
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