I have attempted to read this book several times and it just never happened. Since my semester has concluded and I absolutely refuse to start a book without finishing it, I tried again. It still took me forever to get through it. Well not forever, but it took me about two or three weeks, which is beyond the norm for me because if I'm really into a book I can finish it in 2 or 3 hours even with my busy schedule. I found that I had to force myself to read it. I believe I had such a hard time getting into the book because of its content. There were so many levels on which I just could not relate to; I didn't want to relate to it, not even by association. It just wasn't me. I will admit it was a very few parts that were not that bad. Sadly that was only a few of the sex scenes or the scenes where two of the main characters Ta'Shara & Prophet, interacted with each other regardless of the objection of their families. I would describe this as a poor urban version of a "Romeo & Juliet" spin-off. Ta’Shara’s older sister, LeShelle is the sister of the HBIC of the Queen G's, who is the girlfriend of the HNIC of the Gangsta Disciples, Python, while Prophet is the little brother of the HNIC of the rivalry gang the Vice Lords, Fat Ace. The book is basically about the struggle the young couple go through when forced to choose between family and love and the struggle of women who want the attention of a man in power. I’d give it a 3 out of 5, if I was asked to rate it. While it was not my type of story, it did contain a lot of action. I was disturbed by some of the things in the book, mainly one of the character’s obsession with snakes and disheartened by the ending but it implied a part two, which I’d purchase and read just for the hell of it. I am not familiar with the author but the book wasn’t bad enough for me to never read her material again. I’ll still give her a chance to redeem herself and despite my opinion, the book received good reviews. I just wouldn’t recommend it or re-read it. Ok read. Leshelle working hard to be a Queen GD to her man Python his ride and die chick no matter that he has baby moms all over the city and sleeping with everyone she still by his side with her gun at her side even if that means losing her sis TaShara over her man. TaShara is her own person living with her foster parents she wants more with life then her sister LeShelle does she ends up falling for a boy name Profit that happens to be the brother of the VL king Fat Ace but, Profit dont have anything to do with the gang but, TaShara and him hides out trying to keep there secret until their secret is reveiled and it gets back to LaShelle.Yolanda wants everything and she looking to have Python even if that means working in his club and becoming a hoe to get some attention from Python then that is what it means. While her best friend Baby Thug is at her side trying to take some sense into her at the same time Baby Thug is falling for Yolanda.Melanie is a police officer with a crazy past that includes Phython in her past but, she will do anything for the man she waits for at her apartment waiting to be with him.Momma Preaches is Python's aunt that tells alot of her past with her sister growing up and how Python became the way he is. Momma Preaches likes them young boys and dont care who known's.Over all liked this book it kept me reading can't wait for part 2.
What do You think about Hustlin' Divas (2010)?
She did it again!! Love, drugs, betraya!!! #street life, I this series!!! Written with excellence!
—meme
Read this a couple of years back but the story was woven masterfully. Very edgy so be aware
—vanoni
Great book full of drama and a lot of twists and turns!!! It's a page turner!!
—Shan
This was crazy........ I can't wait till i read the rest of them.
—wanttoread
