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A Staten Island Love Story: Welcome to Shaolin #3
A Staten Island Love Story 3: Welcome to Shaolin
With the bombs that were dropped at Shai and Lennox’s engagement party, nobody knows how to react. While Lennox is in the hot seat, Skye is trying to figure out how to live in the same city as Richie Rich – again. Skye is always used to facing things on her own, except she has Mo now who is determined to handle the situation, by any means possible. With Mickey still sending her threatening phone calls, Skye is determined to move on and finally let love in. Except, Mickey isn’t willing to let her go unless she is in a pine box.
Wahkeem is stuck between a rock and a hard place. How does he give his wife everything she’s demanding, while shutting out his best friend and the love of his life? Arika is playing hard ball when it comes to her husband and his best friend. After losing their baby, she’s determined to have another one and push Lennon out of the picture completely. Especially with the plans she has to move back to Atlanta with Wahkeem in tow.
Karter has been so caught up in his own drama when it comes to Ashland that he hasn’t been clued into what his sister has been up to. When he finds out Star has been keeping his sister’s secret, how will he react? Will that be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for them? Is Star’s immaturity something that he finally sees and can’t deal with? Will being daddy’s spoiled princess end up spoiling Star’s chances for true love? Karter finally finds out the real reason his mother left Staten Island all those years ago. After finding out, will that cause him to look at the Vanducci family differently?
Lennon has more than a few skeletons in her closet. Some she has buried deep in the back of her mind, and others she had no problem sharing with Wahkeem. When the one secret she promised to take to her grave is revealed, a domino effect erupts within the family, and everyone is trying to figure out how they missed what was clearly in their faces.
Wahkeem is stuck between a rock and a hard place. How does he give his wife everything she’s demanding, while shutting out his best friend and the love of his life? Arika is playing hard ball when it comes to her husband and his best friend. After losing their baby, she’s determined to have another one and push Lennon out of the picture completely. Especially with the plans she has to move back to Atlanta with Wahkeem in tow.
Karter has been so caught up in his own drama when it comes to Ashland that he hasn’t been clued into what his sister has been up to. When he finds out Star has been keeping his sister’s secret, how will he react? Will that be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for them? Is Star’s immaturity something that he finally sees and can’t deal with? Will being daddy’s spoiled princess end up spoiling Star’s chances for true love? Karter finally finds out the real reason his mother left Staten Island all those years ago. After finding out, will that cause him to look at the Vanducci family differently?
Lennon has more than a few skeletons in her closet. Some she has buried deep in the back of her mind, and others she had no problem sharing with Wahkeem. When the one secret she promised to take to her grave is revealed, a domino effect erupts within the family, and everyone is trying to figure out how they missed what was clearly in their faces.
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September 5, 2024
MIDD just unnecessary mess
February 26, 2025
There was a lot going on. Too much might I say? The characters really annoyed me and I personally don’t think any of them had any real growth except for Star.
Lennon and her mama, more alike than I thought and I don’t mean that as a compliment. Wahkeem disappointed me so much, I couldn’t care less for him towards the end. He was a big NO.
None of these characters have heard of contraception??? Damn.
Lennon and her mama, more alike than I thought and I don’t mean that as a compliment. Wahkeem disappointed me so much, I couldn’t care less for him towards the end. He was a big NO.
None of these characters have heard of contraception??? Damn.
October 3, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Stars
Oh baby… this one? Messy. A hot ah mess.
Things I noticed/loved:
-How did the murderer-by-career become my favorite character? Him and his girl were solid, which is wild.
-I do appreciate that all the storylines left hanging in book 2 got wrapped up here.
Things I just couldn't:
-The audacity was so high in this book, omg. Everyone but like maybe 4 characters blew me over and over again.
-This series started out as “not your ordinary urban fiction”, but by this point it became your most stereotypical urban fic—just with money.
-The matriarch and patriarch? Done for. I figured there’d be dirt with the lives they lived, but I HAAAAATE the stereotypical cheating bruh.
-The whole family doing Arika so dirty? I hated it. I’m glad she did what she did because… ew.
-All the ninjas were cheating dirtbags except a few, but honestly that’s only because the ones who weren’t just started their relationships in book 2… so give them time 🙄.
-Wahkeem = the epitome of pot calling the kettle black. Like sir, please.
-Wahkeem & Lennon; just go.
My one & only gripe:
I try to avoid urban books with SA in them because it feels like it just has to come up every time. It’s usually too heavy for me, and of course… it showed up here too.
Final thoughts:
The author knew when to end it and I’m glad this is the last book in the series. If it isn’t… don’t tell me 😅. With that being said, we can wrap up the Van-Crowmwell family now, but if you want to give us a Mo & Skye or Yayo & Bree world? Yeah, I’d be interested in that.
Oh baby… this one? Messy. A hot ah mess.
Things I noticed/loved:
-How did the murderer-by-career become my favorite character? Him and his girl were solid, which is wild.
-I do appreciate that all the storylines left hanging in book 2 got wrapped up here.
Things I just couldn't:
-The audacity was so high in this book, omg. Everyone but like maybe 4 characters blew me over and over again.
-This series started out as “not your ordinary urban fiction”, but by this point it became your most stereotypical urban fic—just with money.
-The matriarch and patriarch? Done for. I figured there’d be dirt with the lives they lived, but I HAAAAATE the stereotypical cheating bruh.
-The whole family doing Arika so dirty? I hated it. I’m glad she did what she did because… ew.
-All the ninjas were cheating dirtbags except a few, but honestly that’s only because the ones who weren’t just started their relationships in book 2… so give them time 🙄.
-Wahkeem = the epitome of pot calling the kettle black. Like sir, please.
-Wahkeem & Lennon; just go.
My one & only gripe:
I try to avoid urban books with SA in them because it feels like it just has to come up every time. It’s usually too heavy for me, and of course… it showed up here too.
Final thoughts:
The author knew when to end it and I’m glad this is the last book in the series. If it isn’t… don’t tell me 😅. With that being said, we can wrap up the Van-Crowmwell family now, but if you want to give us a Mo & Skye or Yayo & Bree world? Yeah, I’d be interested in that.
September 10, 2024
This one was my favorite of the three.
May 4, 2025
Why is it that no one in “bookville” can correlate unprotected sex to pregnancy?! 🙄
This plot line is making my stomach hurt.🥴 This is the messiest shit ever!
Wah ain’t shit! Period!
Actually, he might be slow. My guy has a pattern of making poor decisions when it comes to life changing events.
I feel bad for Arika because Wahkeem really could’ve left her alone if this was the type of shit he was gone be on. She’s annoying AF but she don’t deserve this bullshit.
Who ain’t got damn pregnant in this book?! Shit! Next thing Skye ass gone be pregnant.
This book is getting on my last nerve! 🙄
Respectfully, I don’t give a damn about Mo and Skye like at all but especially right now. Get back to all these bombs you just dropped! 😩 Oh but wait, this may be the chapter I find out Skye IS pregnant. 🤦🏾♀️🙄
This segue to Jamal’s sick twisted tales didn’t need to take up so much of the story.
The characters that this entire series has been about get 10 minute chapters while people I personally DGAF about (Skye, Mo) get 30-40 minute chapters. Make it make sense! Did Wahkeem not weave the most tangled web ever yet, he’s been radio silent for so many chapters.
Damn can’t even get a chapter on Karter without Skye and Mo ass being in the mix. 🙄
To take an entire first book for character development and then the last 10% of the final book to wrap the entire series up is crazy work.
This wasn’t it for me. 2⭐️
This plot line is making my stomach hurt.🥴 This is the messiest shit ever!
Wah ain’t shit! Period!
Actually, he might be slow. My guy has a pattern of making poor decisions when it comes to life changing events.
I feel bad for Arika because Wahkeem really could’ve left her alone if this was the type of shit he was gone be on. She’s annoying AF but she don’t deserve this bullshit.
Who ain’t got damn pregnant in this book?! Shit! Next thing Skye ass gone be pregnant.
This book is getting on my last nerve! 🙄
Respectfully, I don’t give a damn about Mo and Skye like at all but especially right now. Get back to all these bombs you just dropped! 😩 Oh but wait, this may be the chapter I find out Skye IS pregnant. 🤦🏾♀️🙄
This segue to Jamal’s sick twisted tales didn’t need to take up so much of the story.
The characters that this entire series has been about get 10 minute chapters while people I personally DGAF about (Skye, Mo) get 30-40 minute chapters. Make it make sense! Did Wahkeem not weave the most tangled web ever yet, he’s been radio silent for so many chapters.
Damn can’t even get a chapter on Karter without Skye and Mo ass being in the mix. 🙄
To take an entire first book for character development and then the last 10% of the final book to wrap the entire series up is crazy work.
This wasn’t it for me. 2⭐️
September 21, 2025
The end to this series was wholesome and as I expected. It was a world wind of emotions and ups and downs and im happy with how it came together.
August 17, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
Soo many secrets!! This book had me stressed!
When Arika said "I was confident and knew who I was, and you’ve made it where I can’t even recognize myself in the mirror anymore. All because you’re not man enough to go after who you truly want. You dragged me into this marriage knowing how you felt for her, and that is fucked up.”
I felt that! Whewwww!!! She was a witch but not the villain.
The series as a whole was a bit all over the place. It started out being about street racing 🏁 and quickly morphed into the dysfunctional dynamic that were the house of Cromwell and Vanducci. They were all for the streets.
Soo many secrets!! This book had me stressed!
When Arika said "I was confident and knew who I was, and you’ve made it where I can’t even recognize myself in the mirror anymore. All because you’re not man enough to go after who you truly want. You dragged me into this marriage knowing how you felt for her, and that is fucked up.”
I felt that! Whewwww!!! She was a witch but not the villain.
The series as a whole was a bit all over the place. It started out being about street racing 🏁 and quickly morphed into the dysfunctional dynamic that were the house of Cromwell and Vanducci. They were all for the streets.
February 16, 2025
It was okay
I finished this series to say that I finished it. Coming off the higher of the Delgatos and Infernos this wasn’t the route to go. There were too many story lines to keep up with. The people I was really interested in (Star and Karter) I can honestly say I don’t feel like I got to know them. I didn’t get to feel their chemistry like Wah and Snoop.
There was a lot of messiness which was entertaining. But overall an okay series.
I finished this series to say that I finished it. Coming off the higher of the Delgatos and Infernos this wasn’t the route to go. There were too many story lines to keep up with. The people I was really interested in (Star and Karter) I can honestly say I don’t feel like I got to know them. I didn’t get to feel their chemistry like Wah and Snoop.
There was a lot of messiness which was entertaining. But overall an okay series.
March 14, 2025
All of the feels!!!
I don't know any other way to say this, except for this series was OUTSTANDING! This book gave so much: love, hate, heartbreak, heartwarming, friendship, secrets, drama, growth, healing. I could go on and on. I cried, cheered, screamed, clutched my pearls, laughed... I loved how Jah made us rethink almost every person's perspective and how they handled most of the situations. This author wrote the heck out of this story! The emotions it evoked is a testament to her extraordinary gift. I wish I could experience it again for the first time lol. Honestly, THEE ONLY thing I wished was better was the editing in places throughout the book. Jah is top tier with her writing and ability to deliver, no doubt about it; but, the editing errors and grammatical mixups were irksome at times. It made this a 4.5 🌟 instead of 5. Do yourself a favor and read this book!!
I don't know any other way to say this, except for this series was OUTSTANDING! This book gave so much: love, hate, heartbreak, heartwarming, friendship, secrets, drama, growth, healing. I could go on and on. I cried, cheered, screamed, clutched my pearls, laughed... I loved how Jah made us rethink almost every person's perspective and how they handled most of the situations. This author wrote the heck out of this story! The emotions it evoked is a testament to her extraordinary gift. I wish I could experience it again for the first time lol. Honestly, THEE ONLY thing I wished was better was the editing in places throughout the book. Jah is top tier with her writing and ability to deliver, no doubt about it; but, the editing errors and grammatical mixups were irksome at times. It made this a 4.5 🌟 instead of 5. Do yourself a favor and read this book!!
February 7, 2025
what’s done in the dark……..
The secrets with both family hand my jaw on the floor. While everyone thought Mr & Mrs Vanducci was perfect, they had their own skeletons. I always knew Vita had a reason for the hate she had for Rah & G. Although friendship will never happen for them, I’m glad they are cordial for their kids.
I’m so happy that Star & Karter have each other. I hate that Wah played in Arika face knowing he was in love with Lennon. I hope they all heal from their love triangle. Butttttttt Big daddy Mo is HIM, the way he vowed to protect Skye & never let up. I love their bond and hope it gets better.
Now on to the villains. Lennox got exactly what he deserves from treating women like trash. Him & the little bum Ashland deserve each other. No I don’t feel sympathy for Mel, she was grown and knew she was messing with a married man. As for Selena, I don’t feel sympathy for her either because she didn’t protect her kids AT ALL.
10s across the board Jahquel!
The secrets with both family hand my jaw on the floor. While everyone thought Mr & Mrs Vanducci was perfect, they had their own skeletons. I always knew Vita had a reason for the hate she had for Rah & G. Although friendship will never happen for them, I’m glad they are cordial for their kids.
I’m so happy that Star & Karter have each other. I hate that Wah played in Arika face knowing he was in love with Lennon. I hope they all heal from their love triangle. Butttttttt Big daddy Mo is HIM, the way he vowed to protect Skye & never let up. I love their bond and hope it gets better.
Now on to the villains. Lennox got exactly what he deserves from treating women like trash. Him & the little bum Ashland deserve each other. No I don’t feel sympathy for Mel, she was grown and knew she was messing with a married man. As for Selena, I don’t feel sympathy for her either because she didn’t protect her kids AT ALL.
10s across the board Jahquel!
July 30, 2025
The book was Fab and it touched some very important and touchy topics. I’m so happy that that child molester got what he deserved. My heart went out for that little girl and also Lennon. As a supporter of the LGBTQ community I love that Skye found her the protector/man. Akira was done filthy and I hated that for her smh. 10’s across the board !!! MISS J DONT MISS 👏🏽
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June 17, 2024
4.5 stars.
Whew chile this was a mess. So much tea revealed in this book. Some people got dead. Some got married and others got gone. I was satisfied with the ending and happy to see lots of HEAs but getting there was bumpy. Overall great book. Highly recommend this series!
Whew chile this was a mess. So much tea revealed in this book. Some people got dead. Some got married and others got gone. I was satisfied with the ending and happy to see lots of HEAs but getting there was bumpy. Overall great book. Highly recommend this series!
March 4, 2025
This finale to the series kept me on the edge of my seat. This was a fun, humorous, messy ride. There are so many characters that I need more info on but primarily Lennox Vanducci. I love how I can see these series starting to co-mingle within the Jahquel J universe.
August 5, 2025
Yay!!! Such a good way to end the series! I loooove Mohammad and Sky so much! They are my favs. Lennon is ugh such a good mama and I adore her. Now her man? Side eye 👀👀👀 Star and Karter are so cute too!
March 12, 2025
Ultimately, my feelings from book 1 remain unchanged. I hated everyone.
September 26, 2025
Whole series was mid and definitely not a fan of Staten Island.
November 12, 2025
These characters!!!!!
I could not stand ANY of these people!!!!! I kinda liked Mo, which says alot since the guy kills people for a living!
I could not stand ANY of these people!!!!! I kinda liked Mo, which says alot since the guy kills people for a living!
March 28, 2025
Star x Karter, Lennon x Wahkeem and Skye x Mo
Disfunction, deception and delusion were running rampant throughout this book. The MESS continues!
This book wrapped up the Vanducci-Cromwell series…..fortunately Jah was able to find a bow big enough to top off all the drama! Yeah…there were characters we were rooting for, but be for real….a lot of them were trifling as hell! I was even giving Rah and Giovanna the side eye.
The Don’t Play in My Face Award goes to Vita!!!!! Bravo mama! Happy to see her speak her truth.
Hopefully, Jah will revisit some of these characters and give us a more in depth story. I would love to see a deeper dive into Karter, Star and Lennox.
Disfunction, deception and delusion were running rampant throughout this book. The MESS continues!
This book wrapped up the Vanducci-Cromwell series…..fortunately Jah was able to find a bow big enough to top off all the drama! Yeah…there were characters we were rooting for, but be for real….a lot of them were trifling as hell! I was even giving Rah and Giovanna the side eye.
The Don’t Play in My Face Award goes to Vita!!!!! Bravo mama! Happy to see her speak her truth.
Hopefully, Jah will revisit some of these characters and give us a more in depth story. I would love to see a deeper dive into Karter, Star and Lennox.
November 11, 2025
Every question gets answered in this book. From Ashland being a jealous bitch. To why the Cromwells left Staten Island to live in poverty. To why G told Lennon being with your best friend never works. To what happens between Karter and Star…everything gets answered
March 16, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Everybody was slow. Mo & Skye seem to be the only couple who got it together and I was able to enjoy some good of the relationship. Vita also seems to evovle in the book though there isnt much of her. Lennon and Wah? played all 3 books. Karter was somewhat sensible but Star was a piece of work. For the most part, everybody got together at about 95% of the book with a 5% happy ending. There was so many typos and errors. If you enjoy messy then this is the book for you. lol It was definitely a page turner where I was intrigued to know whats next but once I found out… it was disappointment after disappointment.
Everybody was slow. Mo & Skye seem to be the only couple who got it together and I was able to enjoy some good of the relationship. Vita also seems to evovle in the book though there isnt much of her. Lennon and Wah? played all 3 books. Karter was somewhat sensible but Star was a piece of work. For the most part, everybody got together at about 95% of the book with a 5% happy ending. There was so many typos and errors. If you enjoy messy then this is the book for you. lol It was definitely a page turner where I was intrigued to know whats next but once I found out… it was disappointment after disappointment.
October 15, 2024
So many bombs, so many conclusions
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…Giovanna/Lennon. Vita, now I see why she was the way she was; too bad Karter and Mel suffered as a result. Mel…wow…glad she finally figured things out. Lennox is a lost cause smh. Love Skye and Mo; Mo is definitely a real one. Lark…it figures. Ashland…dummy. Jamal 100% perv. Arika, sad deal, but I really didn’t like her. Wahkeem was trying to have a safety net since he thought he couldn’t have Lennon. I didn’t really get the feeling he was trying to have good cake and eat it too. Lennon was just as wrong. Star and Karter were cute; Star really matured a lot. Good conclusion.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…Giovanna/Lennon. Vita, now I see why she was the way she was; too bad Karter and Mel suffered as a result. Mel…wow…glad she finally figured things out. Lennox is a lost cause smh. Love Skye and Mo; Mo is definitely a real one. Lark…it figures. Ashland…dummy. Jamal 100% perv. Arika, sad deal, but I really didn’t like her. Wahkeem was trying to have a safety net since he thought he couldn’t have Lennon. I didn’t really get the feeling he was trying to have good cake and eat it too. Lennon was just as wrong. Star and Karter were cute; Star really matured a lot. Good conclusion.
January 30, 2025
I had to read this!
Once I was hooked on the Delgatoes and the Inferno God's I had to see the connection between them & the Van-Cromwell clan. Could it be that the connection is fostered by Mo Rich, who introduced killing for hire to Karter. Who in turn collaborated with Quasim doing hits? Therefore the Vanducii-Cromwell & Inferno God's connection is made. And the Delgatoes and Inferno God's are friends from wayback with the patents connection. Will or has Mo ,& Yayo continued to be a part of this union? Now I'm going to read the Zoo Boys to further tye in the connections. It's 3 am and my mind is cycling. But I feel like I'm on to something. 🤔
Once I was hooked on the Delgatoes and the Inferno God's I had to see the connection between them & the Van-Cromwell clan. Could it be that the connection is fostered by Mo Rich, who introduced killing for hire to Karter. Who in turn collaborated with Quasim doing hits? Therefore the Vanducii-Cromwell & Inferno God's connection is made. And the Delgatoes and Inferno God's are friends from wayback with the patents connection. Will or has Mo ,& Yayo continued to be a part of this union? Now I'm going to read the Zoo Boys to further tye in the connections. It's 3 am and my mind is cycling. But I feel like I'm on to something. 🤔
May 21, 2025
So Happy!!!!
This book made me happy with it's conclusion. Jamel got what he deserved with his nasty azz. I understand why Vita left and don't blame her but she didn't handle things nor her kids in a healthy environment. I'm glad she got help and her relationship with Karter and Mel has improved. I love Mo for Skye and happy that he accepts her flaws and all. I'm glad everyone got their happily ever after but I'm wondering when will Lennox finally grow up.💝💝
This book made me happy with it's conclusion. Jamel got what he deserved with his nasty azz. I understand why Vita left and don't blame her but she didn't handle things nor her kids in a healthy environment. I'm glad she got help and her relationship with Karter and Mel has improved. I love Mo for Skye and happy that he accepts her flaws and all. I'm glad everyone got their happily ever after but I'm wondering when will Lennox finally grow up.💝💝
October 21, 2024
messy good time
Book villain- Arika and Vita
Actual villain- Lennon, Wahkeem and Giovanna
Very entertaining series
Justice for Arika and Vita! Yes they had their flaws but for good reason.
Keem and Lennon really were the absolute worst, so selfish. And Giovanna, the nerve of you!
Book villain- Arika and Vita
Actual villain- Lennon, Wahkeem and Giovanna
Very entertaining series
Justice for Arika and Vita! Yes they had their flaws but for good reason.
Keem and Lennon really were the absolute worst, so selfish. And Giovanna, the nerve of you!
February 21, 2025
everybody pregnant & dumb over d**k .
April 1, 2025
I NEED YOU TO SPEND THE BLOCK ON THE VANDUCCI-CRIMWELL FAMILY 🤷🏽♀️
THERE’S SO MUCH TO UNPACK, WHERE DO I START 😳👀🤔
THAT PEACE OF ISH JAMEL GOT WHAT HE DESERVED, I JUST WISHED THEY WOULD’VE CUT IT OFF BEFORE THEY ENDED HIS PATHETIC AZZ
SELENA DISGUSTED ME AND I WANTED G TO BEAR GET AZZ. IT WASN’T WITH TO ALLOW THAT PHUCK 🥷 TO DISRESPECT YOU AND BEAR YOUR ON THE REGULAR, YOU ALLOWED HIM TO DO THE UNIMAGINABLE TO TALK DAUGHTER TOO. THAT BIH DIDN’T DESERVE TO EVER SEE THEM BABIES AGAIN, IDGAF🤬🤬🤬!!!
SIENNA 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I CALLED IT ON LENNON, I SAID THE WAY SHE GAVE OFF THAT MOTHERFUDGESICKLESTIX DID SOMETHING TO HER VIBES WHENEVER THAT BIH 🥷 WAS AROUND
WAH MADE ME WANNA FIGHT HIS AZZ CAUSE HE HAD NO EFFING BUSINESS MEETING THAT DANG WOMAN KNOWING HE WAS IN LOVE WITH LENNON, IDGAF
THANK GOD SHAI USED HER BEAUTIFUL BRAIN AND GOT TF AWAY FROM LENNOX COMMUNITY🍆 HAVING AZZ. HIM AND ASHLAND DESERVE EACH OTHER WITH THEIR TRASHY AZZ
YAYO & BREE WERE A GOOD ADDED ADDITION
MO & SKYE❤️🔥: MO PLAYED NO MOTHERFUDGESICKLESTIX GAMES WHEN IT CAME TO SKYE! THAT MAN LET HIS ACTIONS PROVE TO HER THAT SHE WAS MORE THAN WORTHY OF LOVE AND HE WAS LETTING THE WORLD KNOW HOW HE WAS COMING BEHIND HIS WIFE. I WANT MORE OF THEM 🤷🏽♀️.
WAH & LENNON: THESE TWO FINALLY GOT THEIR ISH TOGETHER AND STOPPED LYING TO EVERYBODY ABOUT HOW THEY TRULY FELT ABOUT EACH OTHER. ALTHOUGH THEY PASSED ME TF OFF WITH HOW THEY WENT ABOUT THINGS, I LOVE THEM FOR EACH OTHER
KARTER & STAR: THESE TWO WENT THROUGH IT AND DESPITE ALL THE LIES TOLD, THE CRAZINESS WITH THEIR FAMILIES, AND STARS CHILDISH WAYS, THEY FIGHT HARD FOR THEIR LOVE. THEIR JOURNEY TO LOVE WAS TRULY BEAUTIFUL TO READ AND I HATE THAT THIS IS THE END😭😭😭. HE NEEDED A WOMAN TO ACCEPT HIM FOR HIM AND SHE NEEDED A MAN THAT WASN’T AFRAID TO LOVE HER OUT LOUD AND WHO WAS WILLING TO HELP HER GROW.
I SEE WHERE LENNON GOT HER ISH FROM CAUSE THE TEA VITA DROPPED ABOUT G🤬🤬🤬. DESPITE THE DIRT SHE DID G WAS AN AMAZING MOTHER TO ALL THE CHILDREN (YOUNG AND GROWN) THAT CAME INTO GET LIFE. HER AND RAH MOST DEFINITELY PROVED THAT IF YOU TRULY LOVE SOMEONE YOU’LL DO WHATEVER IT TOOK TO DO THE WORK TO MAKE IT LAST THE RIGHT WAY. CAUSE THEY USED TO BE TOXIC ASF
I’M SO PROOF OF VITA AND I’M SO HAPPY SHE FOUND TRUE LOVE
MEL HAD TO SEE THAT SHE WASN’T AS GROWN AS SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS. ALTHOUGH I HATE WHAT JAMEL DID TO HER, THANK GOD SHE DIDN’T HAVE THE PEDO’S BABY🤷🏽♀️
GIVE ME MORE JAH🤞🏽🤣
THERE’S SO MUCH TO UNPACK, WHERE DO I START 😳👀🤔
THAT PEACE OF ISH JAMEL GOT WHAT HE DESERVED, I JUST WISHED THEY WOULD’VE CUT IT OFF BEFORE THEY ENDED HIS PATHETIC AZZ
SELENA DISGUSTED ME AND I WANTED G TO BEAR GET AZZ. IT WASN’T WITH TO ALLOW THAT PHUCK 🥷 TO DISRESPECT YOU AND BEAR YOUR ON THE REGULAR, YOU ALLOWED HIM TO DO THE UNIMAGINABLE TO TALK DAUGHTER TOO. THAT BIH DIDN’T DESERVE TO EVER SEE THEM BABIES AGAIN, IDGAF🤬🤬🤬!!!
SIENNA 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I CALLED IT ON LENNON, I SAID THE WAY SHE GAVE OFF THAT MOTHERFUDGESICKLESTIX DID SOMETHING TO HER VIBES WHENEVER THAT BIH 🥷 WAS AROUND
WAH MADE ME WANNA FIGHT HIS AZZ CAUSE HE HAD NO EFFING BUSINESS MEETING THAT DANG WOMAN KNOWING HE WAS IN LOVE WITH LENNON, IDGAF
THANK GOD SHAI USED HER BEAUTIFUL BRAIN AND GOT TF AWAY FROM LENNOX COMMUNITY🍆 HAVING AZZ. HIM AND ASHLAND DESERVE EACH OTHER WITH THEIR TRASHY AZZ
YAYO & BREE WERE A GOOD ADDED ADDITION
MO & SKYE❤️🔥: MO PLAYED NO MOTHERFUDGESICKLESTIX GAMES WHEN IT CAME TO SKYE! THAT MAN LET HIS ACTIONS PROVE TO HER THAT SHE WAS MORE THAN WORTHY OF LOVE AND HE WAS LETTING THE WORLD KNOW HOW HE WAS COMING BEHIND HIS WIFE. I WANT MORE OF THEM 🤷🏽♀️.
WAH & LENNON: THESE TWO FINALLY GOT THEIR ISH TOGETHER AND STOPPED LYING TO EVERYBODY ABOUT HOW THEY TRULY FELT ABOUT EACH OTHER. ALTHOUGH THEY PASSED ME TF OFF WITH HOW THEY WENT ABOUT THINGS, I LOVE THEM FOR EACH OTHER
KARTER & STAR: THESE TWO WENT THROUGH IT AND DESPITE ALL THE LIES TOLD, THE CRAZINESS WITH THEIR FAMILIES, AND STARS CHILDISH WAYS, THEY FIGHT HARD FOR THEIR LOVE. THEIR JOURNEY TO LOVE WAS TRULY BEAUTIFUL TO READ AND I HATE THAT THIS IS THE END😭😭😭. HE NEEDED A WOMAN TO ACCEPT HIM FOR HIM AND SHE NEEDED A MAN THAT WASN’T AFRAID TO LOVE HER OUT LOUD AND WHO WAS WILLING TO HELP HER GROW.
I SEE WHERE LENNON GOT HER ISH FROM CAUSE THE TEA VITA DROPPED ABOUT G🤬🤬🤬. DESPITE THE DIRT SHE DID G WAS AN AMAZING MOTHER TO ALL THE CHILDREN (YOUNG AND GROWN) THAT CAME INTO GET LIFE. HER AND RAH MOST DEFINITELY PROVED THAT IF YOU TRULY LOVE SOMEONE YOU’LL DO WHATEVER IT TOOK TO DO THE WORK TO MAKE IT LAST THE RIGHT WAY. CAUSE THEY USED TO BE TOXIC ASF
I’M SO PROOF OF VITA AND I’M SO HAPPY SHE FOUND TRUE LOVE
MEL HAD TO SEE THAT SHE WASN’T AS GROWN AS SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS. ALTHOUGH I HATE WHAT JAMEL DID TO HER, THANK GOD SHE DIDN’T HAVE THE PEDO’S BABY🤷🏽♀️
GIVE ME MORE JAH🤞🏽🤣
December 10, 2025
I wanted to wait to give my review of the entire series. I honestly wish it went up to 5 books.
While I disliked a few characters I actually enjoyed the mess. This was TOP TIER mess. I think it's important to differentiate between not liking characters and not liking a story. Also if you're reading this after the Delgato/Inferno/Caselli series I suggest going in with a clean slate. These are KEPT women. There was a couple of times I stopped reading wondering why the ladies weren't letting their **** go and handling business, but then I had to check myself. Jah is a master at world building so I loved seeing and learning more about characters we've seen in passing. I also have a new theory about the RHK. 👀
Wah, Lennon, Aricka - Baby, if I was Arika they would've just been pulling me up off Wah and Lennon. They played in her face so bad, but also people will only do what you allow. I think Jah did a good job at not villainizing Arika for the sake of the FMC/MMC while also showing the complexities between the two relationships. Come to find out, Lennon was just her mother's daughter.👀 Aside from the mess, Lennon's journey with postpartum was heartbreaking. Honestly they should be just pulling her off of Lark. She didn't deserve that but I have a feeling her new life will be rewarding.
Skye & Mo- My perfect angels, no notes. I love that Mo was committed to loving our girl out loud and protecting her. It's not often if ever, we get to see a trans character be loved and spoiled in this way. SN: Menace's uncle was into a lot more than we knew! Chile...
Star & Karter- I love that they were quick and instant flames. It's good to see they're still burning. Star reminds me of Aimee which makes sense why Aimee is racing now. Give both my girls space and time to grow. They're just girls.
Lennox- *eye roll* I have nothing nice to say.
The Grown Folks (Rah, Ish, Giovanna, & Vita) The elders really had the most mess going on. Never judge a book by it's cover. Giovanna's revelation shocked me. The overarching theme for the elders is growth and second chances. I'm glad Rah and Giovanna gave their love second chance and recommitted to each other. Losing a spouse is soul crushing so like Karter I'm willing to give Vita some grace. I'm glad Vita is taking the steps to live a healthier life and finally deal with 20 plus years of grief.
While I disliked a few characters I actually enjoyed the mess. This was TOP TIER mess. I think it's important to differentiate between not liking characters and not liking a story. Also if you're reading this after the Delgato/Inferno/Caselli series I suggest going in with a clean slate. These are KEPT women. There was a couple of times I stopped reading wondering why the ladies weren't letting their **** go and handling business, but then I had to check myself. Jah is a master at world building so I loved seeing and learning more about characters we've seen in passing. I also have a new theory about the RHK. 👀
Wah, Lennon, Aricka - Baby, if I was Arika they would've just been pulling me up off Wah and Lennon. They played in her face so bad, but also people will only do what you allow. I think Jah did a good job at not villainizing Arika for the sake of the FMC/MMC while also showing the complexities between the two relationships. Come to find out, Lennon was just her mother's daughter.👀 Aside from the mess, Lennon's journey with postpartum was heartbreaking. Honestly they should be just pulling her off of Lark. She didn't deserve that but I have a feeling her new life will be rewarding.
Skye & Mo- My perfect angels, no notes. I love that Mo was committed to loving our girl out loud and protecting her. It's not often if ever, we get to see a trans character be loved and spoiled in this way. SN: Menace's uncle was into a lot more than we knew! Chile...
Star & Karter- I love that they were quick and instant flames. It's good to see they're still burning. Star reminds me of Aimee which makes sense why Aimee is racing now. Give both my girls space and time to grow. They're just girls.
Lennox- *eye roll* I have nothing nice to say.
The Grown Folks (Rah, Ish, Giovanna, & Vita) The elders really had the most mess going on. Never judge a book by it's cover. Giovanna's revelation shocked me. The overarching theme for the elders is growth and second chances. I'm glad Rah and Giovanna gave their love second chance and recommitted to each other. Losing a spouse is soul crushing so like Karter I'm willing to give Vita some grace. I'm glad Vita is taking the steps to live a healthier life and finally deal with 20 plus years of grief.
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August 29, 2025
This book sent me through a whirlwind of emotions. I honestly don’t even know where to begin. I guess I’ll start with Lennon & Wah. The both of them irritated me so much especially Lennon because I don’t understand how you can act like Arika is a thorn in your side when you slept with her husband??? Like please make it make sense. They were both such unlikable characters & Wah tryna give her brother Lennox advice like he wasn’t messing up his own marriage is insane lmao.
I was happy to see Star & Karter’s relationship unfold the only thing I didn’t really like was the fact that Star felt like she needed to change because he came from struggle when that had nothing to do with her.
It was super refreshing to see a representation of a trans character being loved out loud. Skye & Mo were super cute. Mo handled all her business & he was so real for that. He didn’t play about her & I loved every second of it!
Also come to find out Giovanni was the villain the entire time like wtf???? There was so much to unpack man.
I hated Jamel so much I wanted him to burn in hell. Justice for Mel, Lennon, Selena, & baby girl. I’m glad they went against Giovanni’s wishes to get the law involved & just let them handle him bc he legit NEEDED TO DIE!
Jahquel J has an amazing pen & I can’t wait to finally read Capone. Series was so messy & entertaining, but I don’t think I’ve ever read something where there were so many characters I disliked omg lmao.
I was happy to see Star & Karter’s relationship unfold the only thing I didn’t really like was the fact that Star felt like she needed to change because he came from struggle when that had nothing to do with her.
It was super refreshing to see a representation of a trans character being loved out loud. Skye & Mo were super cute. Mo handled all her business & he was so real for that. He didn’t play about her & I loved every second of it!
Also come to find out Giovanni was the villain the entire time like wtf???? There was so much to unpack man.
I hated Jamel so much I wanted him to burn in hell. Justice for Mel, Lennon, Selena, & baby girl. I’m glad they went against Giovanni’s wishes to get the law involved & just let them handle him bc he legit NEEDED TO DIE!
Jahquel J has an amazing pen & I can’t wait to finally read Capone. Series was so messy & entertaining, but I don’t think I’ve ever read something where there were so many characters I disliked omg lmao.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 4, 2025
Vanducci Cromwell 3
Skye and Mo, these two were the most stable in regards to their relationship. Skye still had concerns about their future, but Mo was prepared to put in the work to put her mind at ease.
Melanie revealed the choices she made as a teenager to when Karter was no lomger able to assist. She alsi disnt shy aeat from why she was still making these types of decisions. She had to go through some stuff to see that Karter wants the best for her.
Vita met somine that fotced her to self reflect and make changes. Once she began to do this, she understand the role she played in the thungs that happened in her family.
Some of Lennons decisions mirrored her moms past decisions. After, rralizing tye dept of Lark's betrayals, did she understand Arika's response to her.
Lark was out here having the time of his life. Lying to his back and his front. This "man" didnt care about Lennon and she learned this after a baby was created.
Wahkeem...smt, even when he knew his part in Arika's hurt, his decions still were selfish. Arika was hurt and doing her best to navigate, even when she made the descision to leave, she was still hopefull in them working it out.
Lennox Lennox Lennox
Karter and Star, they got to a place where she realize her reponses had to be more mature and considerate.
There were a lot of jaw dropping moments through out this sereies and this book. I enjoyed the read and wonder did Lennox evetually become a better man?
Skye and Mo, these two were the most stable in regards to their relationship. Skye still had concerns about their future, but Mo was prepared to put in the work to put her mind at ease.
Melanie revealed the choices she made as a teenager to when Karter was no lomger able to assist. She alsi disnt shy aeat from why she was still making these types of decisions. She had to go through some stuff to see that Karter wants the best for her.
Vita met somine that fotced her to self reflect and make changes. Once she began to do this, she understand the role she played in the thungs that happened in her family.
Some of Lennons decisions mirrored her moms past decisions. After, rralizing tye dept of Lark's betrayals, did she understand Arika's response to her.
Lark was out here having the time of his life. Lying to his back and his front. This "man" didnt care about Lennon and she learned this after a baby was created.
Wahkeem...smt, even when he knew his part in Arika's hurt, his decions still were selfish. Arika was hurt and doing her best to navigate, even when she made the descision to leave, she was still hopefull in them working it out.
Lennox Lennox Lennox
Karter and Star, they got to a place where she realize her reponses had to be more mature and considerate.
There were a lot of jaw dropping moments through out this sereies and this book. I enjoyed the read and wonder did Lennox evetually become a better man?
June 23, 2025
Fire🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Great finale. Jamal waa indeed a sick butt hole. The way he played on females minds, just crash then his wife Selina at first my heart went out to her because the trauma from being in an abusive relationship played heavy on the individual, but when I read that her daughter spoke to her about the situation, she needed help as well. Wahkeem got involved with Arika for all the wrong reasons it was like Lonna sis something and he has to come back and Rey to outdo her which only cause his wife heartache. Sad that they lost their baby but God knew a baby waa not needed in that situation; then Lark was looking for someone to cater to him as well as accepting and dealing with his mess he never wanted Ravie and he showed that. But his real dad step in and up so he didn't miss anything.
Giovanni was selfish and a snake because how can you call somewhere friend lend a shoulder to cry on all while causing that person so much pain so because of hee actions Carter and Mel had to suffer and waa denied a loving mother because of it.
Happy Master put Gavin in his place and they had no more issues. Karter and Mo were my favorites. The way Mo was about Skye waa beyond any love she could have imagined he poured into her what she had always desired, and Karter brought out the woman Star truly waa instead of that spoiled little girl. This series is a must read.
Great finale. Jamal waa indeed a sick butt hole. The way he played on females minds, just crash then his wife Selina at first my heart went out to her because the trauma from being in an abusive relationship played heavy on the individual, but when I read that her daughter spoke to her about the situation, she needed help as well. Wahkeem got involved with Arika for all the wrong reasons it was like Lonna sis something and he has to come back and Rey to outdo her which only cause his wife heartache. Sad that they lost their baby but God knew a baby waa not needed in that situation; then Lark was looking for someone to cater to him as well as accepting and dealing with his mess he never wanted Ravie and he showed that. But his real dad step in and up so he didn't miss anything.
Giovanni was selfish and a snake because how can you call somewhere friend lend a shoulder to cry on all while causing that person so much pain so because of hee actions Carter and Mel had to suffer and waa denied a loving mother because of it.
Happy Master put Gavin in his place and they had no more issues. Karter and Mo were my favorites. The way Mo was about Skye waa beyond any love she could have imagined he poured into her what she had always desired, and Karter brought out the woman Star truly waa instead of that spoiled little girl. This series is a must read.
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