OOSA (wwwgoodreadscomoosa) - The United States (1,654 books)

OOSA rated a book 5 of 5 stars

Runaway Comeback
by Sandra A. Ottey (Goodreads Author)

read in May, 2013

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Running To Get Ahead

Rose was married to Donavan, who was a very abusive husband. She didn’t finish school and she got pregnant early. He wanted to keep her down and be the breadwinner of the family. She runs away with her daughter Crystal and heads t...more

OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars

Vindicating Vicky
by Ron Knight (Goodreads Author)

read in May, 2013

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Soar Like an Eagle with Broken Wings

Vicky Lester was nineteen when the book began. Deep blue eyes and the child of an angry alcoholic. John Lester, Vicky’s step father, put up with Mary Lester because he loved her. Mary Lester was a functional alcoho...more

OOSA added

Decadence
by Eric Jerome Dickey

read in May, 2013

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Watcher

PLEASURE’s Nia Simone Bijou is back. Four years have passed and she has found success with a film she’s written. On the crux of its debut, Nia’s membership to Decadence, an exclusive pleasure palace, has been approved. While exploring a new le...more Watcher

PLEASURE’s Nia Simone Bijou is back. Four years have passed and she has found success with a film she’s written. On the crux of its debut, Nia’s membership to Decadence, an exclusive pleasure palace, has been approved. While exploring a new level of sexual freedom, Nia can’t help but also be consumed with Prada, a businessman with whom she is intimately acquainted; Bret, her workout partner with whom she shared one night of bliss; and her first love, which ended in heartbreak and betrayal that still lingers.

DECADENCE whisks readers headlong into the private adult club. A place where fantasies are fulfilled, voyeurism achieved. Dickey succeeds in capturing Nia’s world and emotions in word. Nia is confident, beautiful and strong, but deep down, she has insecurities. She remains a fascinating character.

DECADENCE is a slow, lazy read, but in a good way. Slow and lazy like a Sunday evening drive. Not a lot happens, yet a whole lot happens. It gives Dickey plenty of opportunity to use his words and that’s exactly what he does.

Some readers may have problems in following Dickey’s plot because there is a lot of sex. A lot of sex. But it’s sex with substance. With a story. With emotions. With history. With purpose.

When people saw I was reading this book I was asked repeatedly if it was good because opinions varied so greatly to both extremes. I’ll say this: Dickey is a beast when it comes to words. Period. Point blank. And in that order! If you are a prude or not into heavy erotica, this is NOT the book for you as his imagery is phenomenal. He has a way of evoking all five of your senses and placing you right in the book along with Nia. This is definitely grown folks reading. If you want a microwavable book, you know, like so many books today. A book that’s quick, fast and in a hurry, this is NOT the book for you. Dickey takes his time, nice and slow. If you want easy and simple prose, this is NOT the book for you. While you won’t need a dictionary to read this book, there’s a lot to digest. Nia’s journey is one narrated by a literary master.

I enjoyed my time with DECADENCE. It is not a book for everyone. I’d recommend it to any old school reader who enjoys grown folks reading and words. You know, like the way it used to be…

Reviewed by: Toni(less)

OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars

White Heat: A Novel
by Oasis

read in May, 2013

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Subterfuge

At the impressionable age of 14, Lamont "Limbo" Adams had already calculated that he was a kingpin in the making. He grew up poor, hungry and frustrated and decided to cash in early on being the best that he could be.

"The streets or us," t...more

OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars

Strange Fruit
by Michelle Janine Robinson (Goodreads Author)

read in May, 2013

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

What If...

“Southern trees bear a strange fruit,
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root,
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze,
Strange Fruit hanging from the poplar trees”

Imagine years after our first black president was elected to office for...more

OOSA rated a book 3 of 5 stars

Let Me Pimp or Let Me Die
by Caujuan Akim Mayo

read in May, 2013

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy

In “Let Me Pimp or Let Me Die” by Caujuan Mayo, we meet Ricky. He had a day job doing security that he really didn’t enjoy. He quit and was trying to figure out a way to make more money. He meets an ex pimp named Trust who runs the...more

OOSA is now following Darryl Montague's reviews

OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars

Confessions
by Phoenix Summers (Goodreads Author)

read in May, 2013

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

You Did What?

Nerissa watched her mother endure a marriage of distrust. Her father cheated on her mother but her mother stayed with him anyway. But why stay? In Nerissa’s mind that was a no-no situation. She wasn’t about to put up with that mess when...more

OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars

One Plus One Equals Ten by Janice R Love

One Plus One Equals Ten: A First Lady's Survival Guide for Stepmoms
by Janice R Love

read in May, 2013

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Woosah

Janice was a divorcee with two children. She had been divorced for four years and wasn't thinking about dating. She was a career woman who kept herself busy. Bobbie was divorced with six children, who also happened to be Janice's pastor. They h...more

OOSA ’s Profile

OOSA ’s favorite books

OOSA ’s Bookshelves

rss
OOSA 's Recent Updates

recent posts
OOSA ’s Groups

OOSA ’s Friends (2,209)

People OOSA is Following

2013 Reading Challenge

OOSA rated a book 5 of 5 stars Runaway Comeback by Sandra A. Ottey (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Running To Get Ahead Rose was married to Donavan, who was a very abusive husband. She didn’t finish school and she got pregnant early. He wanted to keep her down and be the breadwinner of the family. She runs away with her daughter Crystal and heads t...more
May 19, 2013 03:51am · see review
OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars Vindicating Vicky by Ron Knight (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Soar Like an Eagle with Broken Wings Vicky Lester was nineteen when the book began. Deep blue eyes and the child of an angry alcoholic. John Lester, Vicky’s step father, put up with Mary Lester because he loved her. Mary Lester was a functional alcoho...more
May 19, 2013 03:46am · see review
OOSA added Decadence by Eric Jerome Dickey read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Watcher PLEASURE’s Nia Simone Bijou is back. Four years have passed and she has found success with a film she’s written. On the crux of its debut, Nia’s membership to Decadence, an exclusive pleasure palace, has been approved. While exploring a new le...more
May 19, 2013 03:36am · see review
OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars White Heat: A Novel by Oasis read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Subterfuge At the impressionable age of 14, Lamont "Limbo" Adams had already calculated that he was a kingpin in the making. He grew up poor, hungry and frustrated and decided to cash in early on being the best that he could be. "The streets or us," t...more
May 19, 2013 03:28am · see review
OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars Strange Fruit by Michelle Janine Robinson (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What If... “Southern trees bear a strange fruit, Blood on the leaves and blood at the root, Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze, Strange Fruit hanging from the poplar trees” Imagine years after our first black president was elected to office for...more
May 19, 2013 03:21am · see review
OOSA rated a book 3 of 5 stars Let Me Pimp or Let Me Die by Caujuan Akim Mayo read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy In “Let Me Pimp or Let Me Die” by Caujuan Mayo, we meet Ricky. He had a day job doing security that he really didn’t enjoy. He quit and was trying to figure out a way to make more money. He meets an ex pimp named Trust who runs the...more
May 19, 2013 03:09am · see review
OOSA is now following Darryl Montague's reviews
May 18, 2013 03:35pm · like
OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars Confessions by Phoenix Summers (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
You Did What? Nerissa watched her mother endure a marriage of distrust. Her father cheated on her mother but her mother stayed with him anyway. But why stay? In Nerissa’s mind that was a no-no situation. She wasn’t about to put up with that mess when...more
May 12, 2013 06:56am · see review
OOSA rated a book 4 of 5 stars One Plus One Equals Ten: A First Lady's Survival Guide for Stepmoms by Janice R Love read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Woosah Janice was a divorcee with two children. She had been divorced for four years and wasn't thinking about dating. She was a career woman who kept herself busy. Bobbie was divorced with six children, who also happened to be Janice's pastor. They h...more
May 12, 2013 06:29am · see review

OOSA ’s Profile

OOSA ’s favorite books

OOSA ’s Bookshelves

rssOOSA 's Recent Updates

recent postsOOSA ’s Groups

OOSA ’s Friends (2,209)

People OOSA is Following

2013 Reading Challenge

rss
OOSA 's Recent Updates

recent posts
OOSA ’s Groups