Back in the Hood

Flint #5

by Treasure Hernandez

In this latest installment of Treasure Hernandez's super-hot series, the intensity heats up even more—more drama, more sex, more lies…more Flint! Ever since fate sent them down separate paths, Halleigh and Malek have been trying to work their way back to the innocent love they once shared. Now they're finally together again, but the rough streets of Flint keep threatening to tear them apart. Halleigh's life is hanging in the balance, and Malek has been knocked from his throne as the king of the city. Things are getting deep. This hustler's love story will take you on an emotional roller coaster as Halleigh and Malek search each other's souls and their own as well. Some deep, dark secrets are exposed, and their love will be put to the test. Flint Book 5: Back to the Hood will have you at the edge of your seat until the last sentence.

Genres: Urban, African American

208 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Shanae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just wish like hell that this story would end already! 5 books in and Malek & Halleigh are still having the same old problems with the same old people. Malek is like the biggest gangster/drug dealer screw up I've ever read about in my life. In this book he goes from drug kingpin to world traveler to investor to stickup kid/desperate bank robber. He loses like $1.8 million in about 109 pages. I don't think I'll be picking up Book #6, but you never know with me. Hernandez isn't a bad writer, but I cannot be so certain of that because she sticks so closely to the same plots with the same characters and writes these stories in less than 150 pages. I appreciate the fact that she has managed to write so much about the same characters...the world she has built in her Flint Series is quite marvelous for an urban lit writer. That said, I'd like to see her challenge herself and her readers by writing something a bit more thorough and complete.

[JazzyRacquel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Love This Series !

But All These Damn Books Were Not Necessary , I Think Somebody Was Just Being Greedy ...

[Glenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am sucked into this series yet can't help but feel disgusted with Halleigh and her weak ways, always expecting Malek to take care of her, and how stupid is Malek to trust that Gary and lose all his money??? It's like a train wreck that I can't stop looking at.....

[Tammie Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Missing Plot Connections

Flint 5 was a good read but left me with many questions due holes in the plot. Firstly, what happened to the condo in Saginaw? And the most money Halleigh saved for Scratch after he got clean? Why didn't Malek ask Halleigh to marry him but instead gave her a car instead of the ring when she came back from the hospital? Did he still have the businesses the lawyer set up? What happened to Moses and the rehab center? How could Malek give all his money to a stranger? So many unanswered questions for that i found myself rereading chapters!

[Alison is probably reading smut · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, not great. Definitely have been losing interest the more the series continues but still makes for an entertaining short read. Definitely saw the whole business transaction situation a mile ahead. Predictable, yet I still rather enjoyed the book.

[Diamontae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m Sooooooo Fucking Sick Of Malik Dumb Ass

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you read all the other books. Well hell if you just started with this book you can read and know what is going on next. Flint 5 was a great read. It left me on a cliff just hanging. I am ready for flint 6..... Let's go.

[Latoshia Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to read book 6.

Man after reading a few chapters from book 6. I can't wait to read it. I recommend this series to anybody.

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is super addictive but I must admit the characters are stupid as hell. I cant believe Malek got took for all his money...

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

The saga continues for these lovers

[Destiny · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMGGGG Halleigh cannot catch a break!!! Malek is starting to irritate me because why would you do that!??

[Bless · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, just after you think you can get away from the hood life and take a vacation, you just discover that you have been robbed blind by a scam artist. Somebody did not read the fine print! *Cough cough* Malek! Instead of telling his love the truth, things have took a turn for the worst when he finds out that the Flint rivals have joined hands together all for bricks and that Halleigh is captured. The neighborhood ex-crack addict, is now helping Malek giving him advice and fighting for Halleigh. Will the come through in the end? Will A King Is Born be a good book? Will it be about the couple's unborn child? A new drug lord of Flint? Or a victorious successful notorious winner? I can't wait to read book 6! The series is almost ending... no!

[Tracee - LN · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this book as much as the others. Details do matter, and I've tried to ignore that fact because I've enjoyed reading this series and seeing Malek and Halleigh's relationship blossom. In the last book Halleigh told Malek about Mitch but that wasn't included in this installment. Further, I couldn't believe the decisions Malek made, especially while the two were on vacation. He should know not to trust people you do not know.
I've enjoyed reading this series but wasn't too thrilled with this installment.

[Irion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to read the next!!!!

[Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love comes in many ways

[Tonia Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yessssss