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Salty
This Intriguing, Sassy, Grimy, and Envious Ghetto Soap Opera is filled with street drama that will put you right in the mix of the madness.... At the end, you may even feel "Salty" yourself!
To some, the city of Los Angeles is the home of the "Angels"; "that's bull crap", says the characters in this ghetto soap opera. Los Angeles for them, is the home of the "Scandalous" and only those that's down for and ready for whatever will last...........
Jazz is a seventeen year old, sassy, diva who strives to carry herself with class and dignity. Thanks to her ego struck boyfriend, and envious cousin, she soon finds out that classiness will get you nowhere, but humiliated and heartbroken.
Peter went from a nobody to a somebody: money, cars, and big butt light skin girls now make up his worth. Peter isn't blind to the fact that he is being used; he just doesn't care. It's not until he steps on the toes of a known grimy gangster from Compton, that he realizes how dangerous these females really are.
Pam can tell you first hand that "love don't love nobody", and that you have to love yourself first. After all, love is the reason she contracted the incurable.
Follow the drama as it takes you on a world wind of events that will leave your mouth open and have you lusting for more.
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To some, the city of Los Angeles is the home of the "Angels"; "that's bull crap", says the characters in this ghetto soap opera. Los Angeles for them, is the home of the "Scandalous" and only those that's down for and ready for whatever will last...........
Jazz is a seventeen year old, sassy, diva who strives to carry herself with class and dignity. Thanks to her ego struck boyfriend, and envious cousin, she soon finds out that classiness will get you nowhere, but humiliated and heartbroken.
Peter went from a nobody to a somebody: money, cars, and big butt light skin girls now make up his worth. Peter isn't blind to the fact that he is being used; he just doesn't care. It's not until he steps on the toes of a known grimy gangster from Compton, that he realizes how dangerous these females really are.
Pam can tell you first hand that "love don't love nobody", and that you have to love yourself first. After all, love is the reason she contracted the incurable.
Follow the drama as it takes you on a world wind of events that will leave your mouth open and have you lusting for more.
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- GenresUrban
185 pages, Paperback
First published March 28, 2012
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About the author
Aleta L. Williams
24 books127 followersI am Aleta aka DivaHotPen and I write books. My Debut is ZipCodez A Watts and Compton Tale; it's a gangster love story.My Bestselling series is Salty A Ghetto Soap Opera 1-4 and Why Me? A Novella and its sequel Why HER?
I am a mother, a wife, and friend, a diva who get great pleasure in inspiring other women!
I love The Lord and trust that all that I've been through prepared me for a time like this ( A Great One....)
I Refuse to complain about anything....
I refuse to live life mad and trying to make others miserable....I refuse to live life with regret and sorrow ( I will not)
God said I shall live life with Joy and not worry or regret because it will not change a thing. Take it all to him in prayer and it shall workout in my favor.
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September 30, 2012
In my Florence Evans voice from Good Times...Damn...Damn...Damn=) The drama starts from the very beginning. Yay-Yay was a jealous grimey cousin that wanted to fulful her cousin shoes. Everytime she seen her cousin happy she would do things to rain on her parade. Jazz was a smart, yet naive girl that was trying to live a normal teenage life, but get involves with Pete. He respects her when she's around, but when she's out of sight it goes down typical man huh...LOL Things definitely get ugly in the book. Family secrets will be revealed, people start dying, hearts will be broken. So if you are looking for a book with drama, heartache, betrayal then this is the book for you. I definitely recommend this book as a must read.
May 5, 2012
OMGoodness you did your thang diva. Now this book is what the doctor order. I just couldn't put it down I took it everywhere I went... It mad me laugh cry and get mad as hell I can't wait for the sequal and remember when it become a movie my daughter Lekrysta Kelsey is ready love you diva:)
November 14, 2012
BOOK WAS EXTRA GHETTO & I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!
September 6, 2012
This was my first time reading from this author. Now I will say i enjoyed the storyline meaning I enjoyed where the author was going with the story, the story itself was unique it was a good one. What I didnt like about the story is how it was written and I hope that makes sense. Sometimes It was like the character was talking themselves then it was like someone was telling the story, and then it was like the story. So the way the book was written was confusing and bothered me a little. I wish it would have all been one person and flowed then it would have been a really great story.
The main character in the story Jazz is just so young and naive like i was yelling at the book for her to get a clue because things right in front of her eyes she just wasnt believing. I could not stand Yay-Yay she was just annoying and loud and im just happy she wasnt related to me. Yay-Yay shows the meaning that blood is not thicker than water because she just didnt care about her cousin Jazz.
Overall it was a nice story about Salty relationships, friendships drama and lies. Will read part 2 to see what lies will be revealed and what will happen next for Jazz and Yay-Yay.
The main character in the story Jazz is just so young and naive like i was yelling at the book for her to get a clue because things right in front of her eyes she just wasnt believing. I could not stand Yay-Yay she was just annoying and loud and im just happy she wasnt related to me. Yay-Yay shows the meaning that blood is not thicker than water because she just didnt care about her cousin Jazz.
Overall it was a nice story about Salty relationships, friendships drama and lies. Will read part 2 to see what lies will be revealed and what will happen next for Jazz and Yay-Yay.
September 13, 2012
I had this book on my wishlist for the longest and I finally decided to read it for an upcoming book club discussion. Salty was a quick and interesting read. It described the tale of Jazz and all of the scandalous characters in her life. I felt bad for her at times because she was so young and naive but she had a good heart and was determined to still be there for the people that constantly did her wrong. I despised her cousin Yah-Yah and hated the fact that Jazz could'nt see how much of a trifling, jealous and conniving person that she was. I'm still hoping that er relationship with a certain character develops into something more bc he does seem to be good for her. My main issue with this book was the editing. There were times when I was confused as to which character was speaking. There were also times when the writing was in 1st person, then switched to 3rd person and that made it kind of hard to keep up. Although some of the plot was predictable to me I did enjoy the twist, turns and drama.
November 30, 2012
I have been watching this book for awhile now and I finally one clicked it and was glad that I did. This is my first book from the author, and I was not disappointed. I was easily able to bypass the errors, because it did not take away from the story. I instantly knew that Yay was going to be someone that was full of drama, and lets just say she stayed Salty. A good book to me has substance, passion, love, treachery, jealousy, drama, drama & did I mention drama? I like Jazz's character, although I thought she was a bit naive. I liked Pam too, but couldn't stand either Trina or Yay... I also liked that despite Pam's tribulations she still was a caring mother to not only Jazz but also Yay, cause Lord knows that Trina wasn't on anything. Part 2 will have me waiting to see if Yay has a heart or not!!!
September 6, 2012
This was the first book that I read from this author and I enjoyed it. Jazz is a young girl who is trusting of the people in her life. She will learn that family and enemies can be one in the same. There were a few editing issues throughout the book that were hard to overlook. I will be continuing with the series
December 12, 2012
I've read the book and I loved it.I just finished the third book. And its filled with drama and salt all the way to the end. Just when u think u know some one they switch it up. Story plot really good but grammar and some sentence help needed
May 4, 2013
Don't always read these kind of books because they always seem to be the same, but this series held my interest. They read just like the ghetto soap opera Aleta Williams called it. Waiting for number 5.
July 28, 2012
I loved this book cant wait to read salty 2 you are a genius
August 19, 2012
Jumped around a little to much for me. Was a little confusing at times. Would go from using characters names to initials. Storyline was good , just needed time develop it.
October 24, 2012
read it loved it now I am on salty 2... love this author nuff said.
March 25, 2013
I was skeptical because this book was cheap, but I was pleasantly surprised and couldn't wait to read the next book!
May 2, 2013
After hearing all the hype about this book I decided to read it; not as good as I expected. I will continue to read the series to see if it gets any better.
July 27, 2012
Ok This is a crazy book. Yaya was a hit mess
February 1, 2013
Seventeen-year-old Jazz is beautiful, kind and little naive. Jazz has a father that is in prison, a mother that is sleeps with other men for money. Well she has to have some way to make ends meet and provide a decent lifestyle for Jazz. Along with a cousin that is extremely jealous of Jazz. Jazz on the other hand is oblivious to it all. She knows how her mom gets down and the fact that her cousin is a hater is the one thing that she cannot seem to see, but everyone else around her can. Jazz is determined not to end up a like a lot of other girls, she is not out looking for a man to take care of her or anything like that, Jazz has dreams of making something of herself and getting herself out of the hood.
Enter Peter, although not the sexiest brother around, he still has a charm that most women seem to be drawn to. When he meets Jazz for the first time, he knows there is something special about her and is drawn to her because she is unlike any of the other females he has ever dealt with. Peter respects the fact that Jazz is holding onto her virginity until her eighteenth birthday. Although he respects it, it doesn't neccessarily mean he is going to wait for her to give him the goods.
I have to say I was really intriqued by all of the five-star ratings this book received. As I was reading the book though I had to wonder if it was the same story that these other readers read. Yes, the book was full of drama, damn near every page I turned something was jumping off. With the page count of this book, I thought it was a bit much. Not only that but I had a hard time trying to figure out who exactly was narrating the story. One minute a character is actually talking to the reader the next it is jumping back to first person. One spot in the story, it says subtitled as 4 minutes later...ok seriously? Just write what happened within those four minutes. Or, it was two weeks later. Ok? What happened in those two weeks? There were too many gaps within the storyline. The story itself runs on from past to present with no clear indication in the typeset of the story. Oh and the editing...opps I mean lack of editing, the mispellings etc., this story was in major need of a professional editor. One minute the a character is "whipping" the tears or "messaging" a body part. If a professional proofreader would have read this, things like this could have been easily caught. Salty by Aleta Adams could have been a better read if a proofreader, editor and a developmental editor was used.
Reviewed by Leona
For OOSA BookClub's 2K13 Letters & Themes Challenge.
Enter Peter, although not the sexiest brother around, he still has a charm that most women seem to be drawn to. When he meets Jazz for the first time, he knows there is something special about her and is drawn to her because she is unlike any of the other females he has ever dealt with. Peter respects the fact that Jazz is holding onto her virginity until her eighteenth birthday. Although he respects it, it doesn't neccessarily mean he is going to wait for her to give him the goods.
I have to say I was really intriqued by all of the five-star ratings this book received. As I was reading the book though I had to wonder if it was the same story that these other readers read. Yes, the book was full of drama, damn near every page I turned something was jumping off. With the page count of this book, I thought it was a bit much. Not only that but I had a hard time trying to figure out who exactly was narrating the story. One minute a character is actually talking to the reader the next it is jumping back to first person. One spot in the story, it says subtitled as 4 minutes later...ok seriously? Just write what happened within those four minutes. Or, it was two weeks later. Ok? What happened in those two weeks? There were too many gaps within the storyline. The story itself runs on from past to present with no clear indication in the typeset of the story. Oh and the editing...opps I mean lack of editing, the mispellings etc., this story was in major need of a professional editor. One minute the a character is "whipping" the tears or "messaging" a body part. If a professional proofreader would have read this, things like this could have been easily caught. Salty by Aleta Adams could have been a better read if a proofreader, editor and a developmental editor was used.
Reviewed by Leona
For OOSA BookClub's 2K13 Letters & Themes Challenge.
December 20, 2012
I started reading this book a couple of days ago. I like the concept, because it happens everyday. People we trust the most are the ones more likely to betray us. The book would have been more enjoyable if the grammatical errors were addressed, such as run on sentence and no real understanding if it was written in first person or third. I enjoyed the plot, no one could be trusted. Secret and deceit . However, it was distracting how the Arthur kept jumping from from first person to second person to third person in an effort tell the story. The another distraction were all the typos . I will read Salty 2, just to see how the story ends, but no other reason.
September 22, 2015
I have to say this book kept me on my toes read it in two days. I do not like Yay but I would not want her to get hurt. Jazz is going to be crushed when she hear her voicemail.I cant wait to read book 2. I wonder what PAm sister has to hide I think I know tho I think Yay and Jazz are going to be closer than they think. I hope Jazz and D get back together everything is being misunderstood they need to talk. I just hope D gets to explain because it looks like it might be the end.Is Wack really Yay because if so he need to hurry up or he just might loose something he loves. Good read
October 12, 2013
Ok so wait a minute here what is the relation lol....this story starting to get juicy to many dama family secrets now out with it this elephant in the emergency room is large as hell...yay, jazz, grandma, two sisters, deadbeat jailbird dad, husband, man, whatever the he'll he is..men I tell you. Team Peter or team diesel not sure yet I need to read on to see the outcome of their scandalous ways. :-)
October 27, 2012
i loved this book it kept my interest from beginning to end. i really like jaz i just think she is too naive at times. that peter dont like him at all. now ya ya smh she needs a good beat down. i cant wait for part two lol. i would recommend this book for someone who loves reading about some good ole salty drama.
April 26, 2013
I have had this book for some time but just passed it over for something else...I started this book this am and am now beginning the 3rd book of this series....it was definitely a page turner and before it's all said an done I plan to have all the books by this author...never been good at writing reviews without giving away the story...but this series is definitely a must read
September 18, 2015
There were so many errors in this book that I thought I may have gotten an unedited copy. I tried really hard to overlook the errors, but at the end of the day, it impacted the rating I gave it. I would've originally given it 2 stars, but the storyline was very entertaining which added a star. It was a definite page-turner. I started Part 2 immediately.
November 26, 2013
It was a good book to read. At times it was a bit confusing however I was able to follow the storyline. The ending left you in suspense wanting to read more and seeing where Jazz & Yay Yay go from here.
February 6, 2014
I really like how Jazz was in the hood but wasn't of the hood!!!! Respect well take you a long way... Now her momma, Pam, should've kept that to her self. It's bad enough she knew then to do what she was doing!!!! AND YAYS TRIFFLIN NASTY ASS SHE SOMETHING!!i
October 14, 2014
Omg this book is off the chain. This book was drama from the start to finish. I really enjoyed this first part. This is my first time reading from this author. Now on to part 2. I hope Jazz finds true happiness.
January 17, 2015
I enjoyed this book drama drama and more drama . This things yah yah does to jazz makes u want too snap her neck. Peter I couldn't stand his cheating @... I was hooked from the first page.. The ending will drop your jaw . Got to read part 2 now
November 4, 2013
This was pretty interesting and a true page turner.....
September 10, 2013
I'm it gets better as i go.. The first one was ok. Jazz is so naive.
February 3, 2014
very good book must read
September 28, 2014
FINISHED BOOKS 1-3 and was about to start 4 but got sidetracked by another book...Will pick back up shortly. Great series...just wish it wasn't so many books.
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