Loyalty. Shabu Blaise is big on that small but powerful word. When he finds out about a violation against the woman he’s claimed as his, the ties that bind are severed, and he’s left in a position to choose between loyalty to the code or his heart—Savvy. All roads lead to Shabu losing the most organic relationship he’s encountered, but he’s determined to keep his new family together by any means. It’s in by love and out by blood; welcome to the fold. **This is part two of an urban, three-part series**
And this is why she’s the G.O.A.T!!!😩😩I knew when I told myself I’d wait until the series finished before reading that was a bald headed lie 🤣🤣 and after the way the book ended I swear I regret it 😩😩😩!!! Antoinette!!!!!! Why do you do is like this?!? Huh?! Ugh this was soooooo dãmn goodt!!! Shabu and Savvy went through it in this book. There were some high high’s and some low low’s but one things for sure and two things for certain, they’re in this love thing DEEP! She’s apprehensive because he’s in the streets but she see’s his potential and knows he’s destined for great things. He’s apprehensive because he’s never had a woman truly be his peace, to hold him down without wanting anything in return, someone in his corner that has his back, front and sides. Unfortunately a potential secret threatens to destroy that so he’s afraid to give her 100% because he knows the secret will shatter everything they want for their lives and he can’t handle the heartbreak. I’m rooting everyone to win especially after everything that was exposed in this book. Relic and Jessica….. DEEP!!! Whew baby I wasn’t ready. Los and NuNu that secret is coming out smh 🤦🏽♀️! I need Titan and Michi to get it together!!! I hope book 3 is in the works because I need to see how this ends!!
I have been locked in you hear me!!! Shabu and Savvy are finally together, but staying together has been a stressful azz challenge. It's clear they are in love, but with all the lies and omissions is love enough? The exes are showing their azzes. Kelis with her trifling azz really thinking she still that girl threw me and Shabu knows he should have handled her immediately. His loyalty to her was not warranted. Then Eric's soft azz had some nerve and to cause all that drama, he deserved to catch a fade. They were young and trying to navigate this crazy love with this unknown cloud looming over them and it was proving to be too much. As long as the baby doesn't belong to Cliff's creep azz, ugh or Relic, or forget it Eric either...this just ain't gone end well 😩
I love these covers. It really captures Shabu's essence with his dirty sprite.
This is TOO MUCH. We don’t know who the father is because it’s being dragged through the mud. All these damn secrets and web of lies I CAN NOT. I’m really looking at everyone side ways except Savvy and Michi at this point.
Every female in this story has endured some form of childhood trauma….I was wondering when the stepfather would reappear….this story is really getting good!
I don’t know what to say but that was a wild ride! And we aren’t done! I have sooo many questions about everything and the revelations revealed were heavy! I’m not sure who is the baby’s father but God I hope it isn’t Eric’s! The revelations from Jessica and Nubia were both crazy. The situation between Kelis and Relic is the only reason I’m still side-eyeing Los. He knew about it but was upset about Nubia having secrets with Shabu. Titan and Michi still can’t get right and tbh it’s both their fault. I’m running to book 3 because I have to see how it all ends. This urban romance saga has me hooked and waiting for the final resolution!!
The skeletons came out of the closet hard in this one! Man, so much deception and so many secrets revealed.
Shabu had me thinking this whole book - THAT’S A GOOD MAN SAVANNAH!! He wasn’t perfect but I’ll be damn if he wasn’t trying his hardest to be everything to everybody. This book made me realize how frustrated I get when I start loving a couple and they can’t get it right - arguing and breaking up. He and Savvy are young so I get it but damn. Stall us out, Debo!
I loved the banter between titan and Michi. I would love to read a spin off about them.
Jessica …I’m sorry about what happened to her but girl. She was still horrible for the things she did. Whether Relic didn’t do what everyone thought he did to Whoop or not - he still committed that act in the past and for that he will forever be trash to me. I was annoyed because it seemed like the guys were relieved he possibly didn’t do it THIS time but he’s still sick. Ugh.
She sure does find a way to keep you on your toes, because who tf is the father? Relic is still shady af in my opinion—even if he’s not guilty of anything, he be moving real weird.
Wow! Savvy and Shabu can’t seem to catch a break! This second book has been nothing but a roller coaster ride. Im so glad that the suspense behind baby girl’s paternity is over. I had a feeling nasty @$$ Clive was introduced for a reason and I’m grateful that it wasn’t what I thought it was. Jessica is a freaking heaux @$$ snake, I hope that her and Relic can get some act right for the sake of their son. I love the dynamic between Titan and Michi and I’m rooting for a HEA between the two.
“I’m tired of fighting with you about the small stuff. I just want the love.” “And that’s the realest shit you’ve said, Whoop. Me too.”
Wow. Shabu. Savvy. Michi. Titan. Really the whole fold. Like I can’t put into words how good this series is, and I felt like I was in a chokehold. Shabu’s realism and rudeness. Savvy’s sweet and spicy self. They were exactly what each other needed in their corner. Life had been hitting hard for Savvy and Michi, but both were determined to make it. Michi was the tough girl, but wanted love. And Titan was so patient, but persistent.
Oh! And let’s not forget about Savvy and Michi’s unbreakable bond. Like the care and protection they have for each other was so endearing. Also, I love that we got to see inside the Haitian culture through this series. These stories kept getting better and better. Can’t wait to read more this series and by this author.
I NEED PART 3 NOW I usually don’t comment on parts of series until completion but this is not it now I gotta wait for part 3 this is pure torture I should have waited to read it all in one because I need to know everything this was just the icing on the secrets being let out finally now we need the real answer to the biggest question. I got a hunch but I need it confirmed 🥹🥹. Please Ms Antoinette take your time making part 3 just as good as part 1-2 but at the same time we need to know I’m so conflicted 😭
Listen, I didn’t think they were gonna make it, and technically we don’t know if they did. It so hard rooting for couples who go through things because it’s like make up already!
I’m glad Relic didn’t do it but I’m still side eyeing him! Jessica girl!!?? Is you coo!
I know Michi means well but my God let Savvy live!
This series is getting better and better. I can't wait to read the next book. We'll find out who's who and who did what. The griminess is at an all time high and so is the drama. It's about real life situations that can happen when you live a hard life with no real parents to care about your wellbeing.
This was sooooooo good. I didn’t know what to expect but I know one thing for sure Shabu is Bae. He been all about Savvy and her baby. Savvy is what Shabu needs to balance his crazy life. I still love Michi and Titan. They are hilarious and made for each other hopefully they work out. To summarize this one secret babies, family grudges, exes that can’t accept they are the ex, fake relationships and more secrets revealed. I loved this book just as much if not more than the first one. Can’t wait for part 3.
The Drama. The Feels. The Depth. The Growth. The Passion. The Trauma. The Friendships. The Pain. The LOVE!
ALL OF IT. I love everything about this book and this series so far. Shabu's unconditional and unfettered love and loyalty is addictive. While he's not perfect he's perfect in every way for Savvy. And Savvys innocence and openness, her willingness to try, forgive, and give grace. These two are literally filling my heart to the Brim. And don't even get me started on Michi and Titan.
As frustrating as this book has been at times with the ups and downs. The uncertainty between Shabu and Savvy and who they are and want to be for one another. The mystery of things creating tension and chaos. Through all of that, my love for these characters has just made reading these books such a pleasure. And it's coming across books like this really make me remember to stop and appreciate that there are these gifted people in the world. Blessed to with the talent to tell these amazing stories and are kind enough to share them with the rest of us.
This book had me deep in my feelings. Antoinette Sherell did a great job illustrating the complexities of the characters' situations and their emotions surrounding them. At one point, I was surprised to find myself even tearing up. I am so happy that I do not have to wait to read the last book in this trilogy.
I need book 3… I’m so confused and don’t know who to believe. Relic is too willing to do a blood test while maintaining that he never touched Savvy for him to be the father…. But why are Navy’s eyes blue??? And if it wasn’t Clive, Relic, and the timing makes it impossible to be Eric’s then who tf was it? Whew… book 3 me please
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Lord have mercy this book is too good! Hood but good! Just a few things though! I understand Shabu loves Savvy but I don’t like the way he moves sometimes! He wanted Savvy to be loyal to him and wait etc but how you keep your ex gf in the house y’all shared, gave her money and you sleep at the house y’all shared when the drive home is too far. Sometimes he’s a clown and contradicts himself! He does too much entertaining with females before he makes his point! Poor Savvy is dealing with so much! I get her hesitancy at times because he is not always innocent. At this point there are too many secrets and foolishness going on. I just wanna know who the baby is for!
I am so confused. Who is the baby daddy? My heart on an hundred right now. I really don't think it's the brother or the basketball phenom. The question is who????? Dang it on to part three!
Rereading this so I can finally start book 3 because I can’t remember everything that happened.
I do like Savvy and Shabu together, I really do, but I need them to turn the heat up just a little bit more. The connection is definitely there, it just feels like something is always getting in the middle of them and causing rifts. I want more intensity and less interruptions.
Relic is such a complex character. I can’t fully put my finger on him yet, but idk, I kinda like him. I definitely feel like there’s more to his story that hasn’t been shown and I’m waiting for that to unfold.
Titan and Michi 😮💨 babyyyy… Imma need them to get it together in the finale because they are getting on my last damn nerves lol. I’m rooting for them but they be doing too much.
Overall, it’s so much going on Chile. Drama, emotions, and twists. It’s never a dull moment. Now let me finally move on to the finale 🎉.
Really, I don't understand why a story has to end in a cliffhanger. Just tell the dang story and let me see what happens without all the extra. Part two was all over the place. Let's see, Shabu and Savvy can't stay on the same page for five minutes, and Relic' s actions were suspect. Titan and Michi need to figure it out. And... and the ending boiled my peanuts.
Rating 4.5⭐️ Antoinette Sherell is really out here playing double dutch with my emotions because WHAT DO YOU MEAN loyalty can cost this much!!! This book took everything from book one and turned the pressure all the way up. The deeper you get into the Fold, the murkier everything becomes. Ain’t nobody fully clean. Ain’t nobody fully innocent. That’s what makes this story hit so hard.
Shabu is such an interesting character because his love for Savvy feels genuine, protective, and real but his loyalty to the Fold is stitched into his bones. Watching him get pulled between the code and the woman he loves had me stressed BAD. Because how do you choose when either decision costs you a piece of yourself? That man was spiraling trying to hold everything together with bleeding hands.
Savvy babyyyy her trust is shattered in so many directions I don’t even blame her for questioning everybody. At this point I’m reading side eyeing every character like a detective with no badge. I genuinely do not know who’s telling the truth, who’s manipulating who or whose relationship is actually built to survive this chaos. I hate that she doesn't speak up on what she thought happened to her until everything is collapsing.
What makes this series stand out is how raw the relationships feel. Love in this world isn’t soft and simple. It’s tangled up in survival, codes, secrets, trauma and sacrifice. In by love and out by blood isn’t just a line, it’s the entire emotional backbone of this story.
Omgeeee the ending!! Yeah I closed this book staring at the wall like somebody personally betrayed ME. It's about to be a rainy day.
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Chile this series is getting better and better Omg. I read some of the reviews and I’m lost as why no one is giving Savvy some grace when it comes to these situations. Savvy has been surrounded by people who do her wrong or abandoned her besides Michi plus the fact that she is only 18. It’s like Shabu wants this perfect person he made up in his head when he ain’t even perfect. He had her thinking Kelis was done but he was still dragging her along even though it wasn’t physical but he still had her comfortable enough to come up to the hospital. I would’ve left him as well cause why she here and you acting as if I did something when I’m checking on the baby. Everybody giving him grace cause he taking on a baby that ain’t his but nobody asked him to do that so it can’t be thrown in Savvy face. It’s like it’s forgotten that she saved him by being on her p’s and q’s when he wasn’t and ion like that. Titan the only one with some sense but I guess that happened since he don’t have so many demons like the rest. I can’t even feel bad for Relic because you put bad out and that’s what you get back. Nubia and Los getting side-eyes from me. Chile what’s going on with Navy eyes?! I don’t think Relic did anything though cause his cocky butt would’ve admitted to it. Chile they just need to get it together.
I hear sirens while we make love Loud as hell, but they don't know... They're nowhere near us I will hold your heart and your gun I don't care if they come, no... I know it's crazy but They can take me Now that I found the places that you Take me Without you I got nothing to lose... (Beyonce ft. Jay Z x On the Run Part 1) Welcome to the Fold Baby! Lol, man this damn seriessss omg! Okay so now that we got a few things established lets chat. Shabu is one of them ones actually. I mean there are some deep rooted issues that he has to work out because of the things that he endured growing up. He saw things that no child should have to see. He had to do something in the name of protection and that shaped the man he grew to be. Now remember that old saying that if you do the same things and expect different results your are insane. Well, Shabu was no fool...crazy maybe but a fool, no. He knew that in order to change things he needed to do something differently. With Savvy in his life that battery that was in his back to do so got an extra charge! Savvy, man of man once again babygirl is being dragged by her good good curls my goodness. Just when she thinks things are looking up for her and her cousin she is hit with yet another blow. Will this be the blow that finally causes her to give up? Will Shabu be able to heal enough to love himself and her? Are there more secrets that have yet to be revealed? What is going to happen with Michi's stepfather? Who is this Relic and why the fuck is he so damn evil? Does Titan see Michi like really see her? Is Michi able to let someone like her let alone love her? If you made it this far you might as well keep on going and find out the answered to these questions...oh and Welcome To The Fold! Thank you for sharing your art A. Sherell -Fairy