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The Prada Plan (The Prada Plan Series #1)

by Ashley Antoinette

4.70 · rating details · 444 ratings · 79 reviews

Disaya Morgan, a character first introduced in "Girls from Da Hood 4," returns in this gritty tale of a money-hungry woman who finds her life spinning out of control.

Hardcover, 264 pages

Published April 1st 2009 by Urban Books

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Jul 30, 2011

K.augustine added it

This book is VERY well written. I have to admit that I am a little shocked and pleasantly surprised that Ashley Antoinette did so well without JaQuavis Coleman. I am so proud of her. You go girl! Haha. This book is definitely FIVE STARS. The only complaints I have about this book is that there are a few inconsistencies that contradict each other in the first half of the book and also that the book is a little slow in some places. She was VERY detailed and really stretched this book out which I c...more

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Jun 19, 2010

Tracy rated it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. OK first of all I will like to say is this book is RAW. So for you sensitive people read carefully. It tells the story of a girl whose mother has been shot by a jealousy lover and a father who was the Pimp, that has been sent to jail for her death. She is placed in foster care at the age of 6 and becomes very close to another young lady the same age because they are being rapped by the foster mothers 16 year old son EVERY night until they are 12 when he brutally beats and tries to rape the frien...more

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Mar 19, 2010

Savannah Smith rated it

Synopsis-This is a book about a girl named Disaya who takes a struggle all her life. When she was 6 her mom was killed by another prostitute and her dad was accused of the murder and sent to jail. She goes to a foster home and meets a friend. They both end up getting raped and escape.Once they grow up they start to be prostitutes just to survive. She meets somebody that changes her life and makes her want to quit.

Classification-This would fit an audiance of teens, or young adults. ...more

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Oct 13, 2009

Natalie rated it

Although the name Ashley Antoinette may not ring a quick bell for some, if you throw JaQuavis in the mix, you will understand that the two have made up some of the best street lit fiction to hit the shelves. With The Prada Plan we welcome Ashley’s solo debut.

At the tender age of 6 Disaya, better known as Yaya handily learns the quality of couture and the importance of having a plan in life, a Prada Plan. Disaster strikes Yaya’s world when both parents are eliminated, and is sudden...moreAlthough the name Ashley Antoinette may not ring a quick bell for some, if you throw JaQuavis in the mix, you will understand that the two have made up some of the best street lit fiction to hit the shelves. With The Prada Plan we welcome Ashley’s solo debut.

At the tender age of 6 Disaya, better known as Yaya handily learns the quality of couture and the importance of having a plan in life, a Prada Plan. Disaster strikes Yaya’s world when both parents are eliminated, and is suddenly forced to forget an existence where she is the center jewel of their heart. Yaya is immediately defaulted to being a foster child, where she endures nightly molestation by her foster Mother’s son. Being raped of her innocence at 7, the only piece of hope and spirit she has left is the echoing of her Mother’s voice and her new companion, soon to be sister for life, Mona. Together they flee the house of misery and the story fast forwards to duos life at the age of 21. The pair is finally living some-what stable life a freedom, however Yaya has yet to attain her Prada Plan. While patience is a virtue, Yaya is not ashamed to admit that she’s merely a Rocawear chick and will go through great lengths to be recognized as a couture Mami. Following the same suit as her Mother and by being absolutely beautiful it’s no task for to Yaya to start selling herself to some of the most elite and highest paid individuals to receive top dollar. Once she is introduced to Leah, she begins engaging in same sex escapades and everything else in-between. A friendship/businesses relationship turns to into an obsession as Yaya attempts to put an end to Leah’s bizarre behavior and a life of hoeing after falling in love with Indie, the one person who can fulfill her plan. Leah’s addiction for Yaya if far from just physical its a dependency that is a psychological demon and she will go through any obstacle to hurt Yaya and everyone else in her life.

I gave Prada Plan 4 stars, while a couple situations in my opinion were unrealistic even in fiction form; the story and bombshell situations were enough to make me smile at the work of a mastermind in street lit. With pending answers, and the outcome of characters to be left unanswered I am desperately waiting for part 2. Pick of Prada Plan, you surely will not be disappointed.

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Oct 13, 2010

Mark rated it

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This is kind of a complicated book to review. There's some history here. 'The Prada Plan' was a short story by Ashley and JaQuavis which was featured in the compilation 'Girls From Da Hood 4'. It ended on a cliffhanger, so this novel is the rest of the story, written entirely by Ashley Antoinette.

HOWEVER, the entire middle section of the book is a copy-paste of the short story from Girls From Da Hood 4. So there's 50 pages about Disaya's upbringing, then the copy-pasted chunk, th...moreThis is kind of a complicated book to review. There's some history here. 'The Prada Plan' was a short story by Ashley and JaQuavis which was featured in the compilation 'Girls From Da Hood 4'. It ended on a cliffhanger, so this novel is the rest of the story, written entirely by Ashley Antoinette.

HOWEVER, the entire middle section of the book is a copy-paste of the short story from Girls From Da Hood 4. So there's 50 pages about Disaya's upbringing, then the copy-pasted chunk, then 100 pages of new content about what happens after.

I'm sorry to say, the new content doesn't hold up. Disaya's upbringing is obscenely tragic (she is brought up in a home with a pedophile) and not much fun to read. The only gem in this section is her mom Dynasty explaining to baby Disaya that if she wants to wear $600 pumps like mommy, she better figure out a way to get her hustle on.

The middle section has some continuity errors due to being copy-pasted from the previous book, but aside from that it remains as delightfully materialistic and amoral as I remember it. Disaya will stop at nothing to get that Prada (and get her paper up) and makes no bones about only being attracted to men with lots of money who can keep her hair did up. The brand name of every piece of clothing or phone or car is called out in the book ('Indie pulled out his iPhone', 'Disaya was a Rocawear ho', etc).

The final section shows Disaya growing more as a person, but isn't much fun to read. There's lots and lots of moping about her lost love, Indie, and some crazy machinations on the part of the scorned lesbian Leah ("Is this bitch gay?", Disaya wonders to herself at one point). The only saving grace here is when Indie moves to Houston to build up a new cocaine empire - I'm a sucker for stories about someone ascending the crime ranks and watching him recruit soldiers and move in on the existing dealer's turf was pretty entertaining.

Overall though, I think Ashley wrote herself into a corner with the last book and it shows here. She can't maintain the momentum of the last story after the tragic cliffhanger ending and this book seems like it's mostly picking up the pieces. I don't think I will be reading Prada Plan 2.(less)

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May 16, 2010

OOSA rated it

Success Breeds Envy

“The Prada Plan” tells the story of Disaya Morgan. Disaya’s world is turned upside down at an early age with the loss of her parents. Thrust into foster care, her life becomes a living hell until she is able to escape. But has she traded one hell for another?
Ashley did her thing! She kept the characters in the fold of things and there were plenty of spins. The cities changed and the mood of the book switched to “gangsta” in a matter of a few flipped pages. ...more

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Oct 07, 2009

Michelle rated it

I thought it was an awesome read. For the person that was 'extremely disappointed'..you need to lighten up. Relax. Chill. Give Ms. Ashley a chance. It's just fiction. I say 5 stars. I read the book in a total of 9 hours. I am in a book club and of all the books we've read, the is the first one that just about EVERYONE is excited about reading. Things may not fall into place as you would write them, but looking at the statistics from 5 star to 1 star..looks like you're on the far end of the voti...more

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Feb 07, 2012

Alexis rated it

I honestly enjoyed the book. I thought it was going to be another story where girl has it hard growing up, turns to sex and drugs to make money, falls in love with her savior and then end of story. But this was slightly different. The only thing that did bother me though was that every character was some how connected or related to one another, too many coincidences. It was like gasp ! She know him, and then GASP oh snap that was the aunt and then WOW the father too??!? Smh. Overall, I am e...more

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Nov 08, 2009

Eva rated it

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THIS BOOK SUCKS!!!!!!! BY FAR THE MOST SUCKIEST BOOK I'VE EVER HAD THE DISPLEASURE TO COME ACROSS. READING THIS TELLS ME THAT MS. ANTOINETTE HAS NO TALENT WHATSOEVER.
IF ANYONE HAS A PROBLEM WITH MY FEELINGS TOWARDS THIS BOOK THEY CAN KISS MY ASS. OH, AND HAVE A GREAT DAY! :)

Okay- here goes. I'm extremely dissappointed in this book, Ashley's writing, the plot, the characters, pretty much everything included in this debut. Of course this is the first book in a series- that was a ...moreTHIS BOOK SUCKS!!!!!!! BY FAR THE MOST SUCKIEST BOOK I'VE EVER HAD THE DISPLEASURE TO COME ACROSS. READING THIS TELLS ME THAT MS. ANTOINETTE HAS NO TALENT WHATSOEVER.
IF ANYONE HAS A PROBLEM WITH MY FEELINGS TOWARDS THIS BOOK THEY CAN KISS MY ASS. OH, AND HAVE A GREAT DAY! :)

Okay- here goes. I'm extremely dissappointed in this book, Ashley's writing, the plot, the characters, pretty much everything included in this debut. Of course this is the first book in a series- that was a must given the series loving authors out there today- particularly in the urban-fiction genre. I just wish they would stick to only making a sequel if the first book is actually GOOD. I have doubts I'll even pick the sequel for this up. If I do, it'll be because I'm wondering if she's gotten any better on her own.
Ashley Antoinette is "Ashley" from Ashley & JaQuavis. Together, they make great books. Alone, the one half I can speak on as of yet leaves a lot to be desired.
Here we go folks:
The Prada Plan- the plot- eh. What can I say. It was borderline decent and a better author may have been able to do more with it but either way it's severely lacking.
Leah- not the main character but she's the crazy one. How many people want to guess the biggest situation that shows Leah's craziness? No one? I'll just tell it then- Leah is sitting in front of a mirror doing her lipstick (anyone know where this is going yet?), she's thinking about how Disaya supposedly played her and what does she do? She keeps drawing on the lipstick. Over and over and over again. (Yes, I'm quite serious everyone.) "With the lipstick in her hand, she continued to apply layer after layer, making her circle wider and wider, until red lipstick was painted all over her face." (That's a sentence from the book by the way.) I'm embarressed to even retype it personally. A child could come better than that.
Um, I'm not sure what all Ashley knows about drugs but from what I do know, cocaine doesn't make you fall asleep. Heroin? Sure. Not coke. Sorry Ashley. That just made the story a little more idiotic in my opinion.
Another example: Leah whispers into Indie's ear when he's asleep, supposedly "programming" him to where she wants him to be. "Don't be a fool. You're taking care of a bitch that you're not even with. She killed you're brother. Put that bitch out on her ass and sell your house." (Real sentences again by the way.) How stupid can one situation in a story actually be? It's not even attempted to be realistic at all. Oh, by the way, the next morning Indie called the realator and sold his house. Of course.

I'm not even sure I can go here but what the hell. I have to. I'll let this paragraph speak for itself.
'"Oww!" she shrieked. She felt something slip between her legs an, and when she lifted the covers, she quickly put them back down. "Oh, my God. Oh, my God," she chanted as she lifted the sheets again and saw a huge mass of blood, mucus, and an undeveloped human body between her legs.'
Do I actually need to say anything else? What is this science fiction all of a sudden? I was under the impression this was supposed to be realistic. I almost threw the book in the trash when I read that stupid ass simple sentence.
The ending to the story was absolutely horrible. I read this days ago and couldn't even bring myself to review it right away. I'm sure I could have given more samples of how utterly horrible this book is but I don't want to rack my brain anymore. I'm disgusted.
It's as if JaQuavis has been carrying her this entire time and I for one, feel blindsided. When I see a book with two names on it I have to assume they are BOTH the authors. From what I can see from this book and what I've read from them before- Ashley was being piggy-backed the entire time. (less)

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Feb 05, 2012

Tailyn rated it

The book was a ok, read for me, we had it as a book club book, so that's the only reason why I finished it. But I will add towards the end it did capture my attention. It's just that sometimes in story's what's playing out don't make sense, but I do understand sometimes that's necessary to make for a bigger bang at the end, but while reading it your like," come on just say it, already!"

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Jan 03, 2010

Sheila Allen-Bey rated it

Well what I can say is that This is the third book that I have read in my life and I cant wait till part two come out. I have looking online to see about the author. this reading stuff is new to me but I will be reading all of ashleys books. I learned to think 3 times about everything that you do in life and if your mind and heart tell you no then do not do it.

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Feb 22, 2011

Laura Perry added it

Disaya Morgan was a pretty green eye girl that alot of people love and have. Dynasty was her mother and known prostuite her pimp was Slim that all the hoes loved. But only this is that his heart only belone to one hoe and that was Dynasty and he also claim Disaya even though he knew she wasn't his. After days later Yaya waited on her mother and dad to come back, but they never did so, a social worker came to get her and place her in a home. After she was settle in her new home her froster mother...more

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Jan 27, 2011

Chandra rated it

I love this book as well! It has some issues that a lot of young ppl deal with while growing up. So I think alot of ppl can realate to this first book rather they admit it or not. Even if they cant, they probably know someone that has dealt with these issues. Ashley keep doing your thing!

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Oct 31, 2011

Christine rated it

i really liked this book.. a good ending.... i really want to read the second part in this book... all i got to say is that leah is one crazy chick...i wouldnt want to cross her... im glad in the ending yaya and indie worked out.. this book really shows you how karma is a birch

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Aug 01, 2009

Ebony rated it

I read this book from start to finish in less than 24 hours. I couldn't put it down. If you aren't hop to Ashley & Jaquavis, what are you waiting for? Ashley did her thing with her first solo novel. I can't wait for The Prada Plan 2

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Dec 05, 2009

Gina added it

DIS BOOK IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS...I'M JUST MAD AT WHAT MIGHT HAPPEND NEXT....WHEN IS THE PRADA PLAN 2 COMING OUT I CAN'T WAIT ASHLEY DONT STOP AT 2 KEEP THEM COMING AND COMING I WILL GET EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM!!!!!

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May 18, 2011

Shanda rated it

took me less then 2 hole days to finsh....
one of the best books out their,,liked it so much iv read it more the twice,even told all my friends bout it lol even got the one who aint into books on it....<3

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Sep 17, 2009

Ashley rated it

When is Prada Plan 2 Coming out this book is the best one yet and you need to keep em coming. I think you are brilliant and very talented. These books are like crack you stay up chasing the next page high for days.

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Oct 08, 2010

Ashley rated it

This book was very good until the end. Is there going to be a part 2 or what that was the only thing that confused me about the book. Ither than that it was a good read.

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May 02, 2011

Nekee31 rated it

I liked it, but I think that I will stop at this one because I feel like it will be too much. It kind of seem like its going to be too dramatic!

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Mar 15, 2010

Shannon rated it

Shelves: could-not-finish-it

I could not get into this book at all. It started out ok with the first chapter but after that it went down hill. Not my cup of tea.

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Sep 28, 2011

Detra Young rated it

oh i really am feeling the prad plan and it was deep with a lot of emoition and you can feel the characters,yaya indie WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Feb 08, 2011

Keisha added it

man i loved this book an i was mad when i gopt done reading it when is part to coiminn out i need to knw what happen next

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Oct 11, 2009

Christis added it

this book was one of my best reads, I can't wait untill the 2nd one is out, by the way do anyone know when that will be?

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Dec 26, 2011

Phyllis rated it

This book had me up reading late at night. I wondered where the author was going with this. I am ready to read the next book so I can see what happens next.

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Oct 09, 2011

Danielle Jackson added it

WONDERFUL!!! JUST WONDERFUL... until the End! That F**ked My Noodle Up alittle Bit.. Had me all in my feelings Leah!

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Nov 13, 2011

Deandrea rated it

I love this book it has so many twist and turns I cant wait to read the part 2 and I hear part 3 is out too!

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Nov 13, 2011

Christina rated it

Ashley put her foot in this book! It's that good! I have never read a well detail book like this in a while!

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Sep 23, 2011

Joycelyn Porter added it

The best graphical book ever when I was reading I was also seeing it and when I think about it I still do.

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Sep 06, 2011

Leslie rated it

this book was great! it kept me interested and it was a real page turner. i also read the second book.

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