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V.I.P.
V.I.P. is an explicit tale of two beautiful women both determined to become very important people 'by any means necessary'. After living in a world where you re only cool if you're the wife of an athlete, or a current T.V star they are both suddenly faced with jealousy and lies. Neither realize ...fame comes with a high, and sometimes deadly price tag. Meet India, the star struck, money hungry honey from Brooklyn, who's dead set on marrying someone well-known....even if she has to steal him from her good friend. In comes Royce, a tantalizing, sexy singer who s searching for fame in all the wrong places. Soon her past catches up with her and things spiral out of control. By hook, crook, or the good book, one of these ladies will fall hard. If you think you love Basketball Wives, hold onto your seat...V.I.P will blow your mind.
256 pages, Paperback
First published December 12, 2011
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June 24, 2013
VIP was straight I didn't like the ending. India was very delusional & a groupie. Royce was Very weak minded.
May 23, 2023
I could've done without this read. I finished it, but it was painful. It was so much drama and not enough satisfying resolution. The ending was...meh. It was just way too much going on in this book.
September 29, 2013
All that glitters isn't gold in Azarel's novel "V.I.P". Once the smoke clears and mirrors are pulled away, Royce and India's pasts could affect their futures.
The supporting characters were amazing. They played their parts well. Characters like Royce's "friend" Tayesha, Royce's boyfriend Trae, India's close associate Rachel and India's gentleman caller Mr. Haskins added balance and motion to Royce's and India's adventures without overtaking story.
The villain Latrell, the anti-hero Romello and the nemesis Agent Miles were also integral to the plot without being domineering. Speaking of the plot, most of the plot twists were exciting. Some of the developments were exciting to see unfold. For me, the first third and the final third of V.I.P. were great to read.
Between Royce and India, I quickly became an India fan. Why? Because her reactions to the way the world evolved around her were very consistent and made sense. Not to say what she did was based on logic - quite the opposite. India's worldview was disturbing and annoying. She was entertaining and did not slow the story down one bit.
I love drama as much as the next reader, but I felt like Royce had too much going on - at times. I understand that this is fiction, but I couldn't conceptualize the amount of physical, mental and sexual abuse (and extortion) that Royce encountered in spurts throughout the novel. When these "plotsplosions" happened, they left me scratching my head and retracing the series of events.
If you read to escape the tedious monotony of your life, this tale can quickly absorb you into its folds. "V.I.P" by Azarel was one of those books where the reader in me enjoyed it, but the reviewer in me had some strong reservations.
Read the whole JoeyPinkney.com Book Review of "V.I.P" by Azarel here: http://h1t.it/16JZOF8
The supporting characters were amazing. They played their parts well. Characters like Royce's "friend" Tayesha, Royce's boyfriend Trae, India's close associate Rachel and India's gentleman caller Mr. Haskins added balance and motion to Royce's and India's adventures without overtaking story.
The villain Latrell, the anti-hero Romello and the nemesis Agent Miles were also integral to the plot without being domineering. Speaking of the plot, most of the plot twists were exciting. Some of the developments were exciting to see unfold. For me, the first third and the final third of V.I.P. were great to read.
Between Royce and India, I quickly became an India fan. Why? Because her reactions to the way the world evolved around her were very consistent and made sense. Not to say what she did was based on logic - quite the opposite. India's worldview was disturbing and annoying. She was entertaining and did not slow the story down one bit.
I love drama as much as the next reader, but I felt like Royce had too much going on - at times. I understand that this is fiction, but I couldn't conceptualize the amount of physical, mental and sexual abuse (and extortion) that Royce encountered in spurts throughout the novel. When these "plotsplosions" happened, they left me scratching my head and retracing the series of events.
If you read to escape the tedious monotony of your life, this tale can quickly absorb you into its folds. "V.I.P" by Azarel was one of those books where the reader in me enjoyed it, but the reviewer in me had some strong reservations.
Read the whole JoeyPinkney.com Book Review of "V.I.P" by Azarel here: http://h1t.it/16JZOF8
February 10, 2013
Main characters seemed too naive and vulnerable for their ages and their life experiences. I read a few chapters & then just skipped to the last chapter. After reading the last chapter, it was not hard to guess the middle of the book.
September 25, 2013
I haven't read a decent book in over six months....Until yesterday. I started the book yesterday afternoon and wrapped up last night. If you can't grab me by the first chapter there is a problem, but this book was worth the the read. The story wasn't all over the place which I love!
March 18, 2015
The price to pay to be rich so people will sacrifice the soul for a dollar and this book was too Damn deep for me, I can't believe the things they were doing, but overall this was a good read. This author has not failed me yet
August 26, 2012
It was a good book! It kept me guessing.
September 22, 2013
Fantastic book. I could not put it down. These ladies are crazy. What is sad is there are really women like Royce and India.
May 4, 2015
3.5 stars
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