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Blossom
When Blossom, a beautiful schoolgirl, meets an older, charismatic street hustler named Dude, she gets a delicious taste of the good life. Lavished with expensive jewelry, exotic getaways, and, most important, her first love, Blossom's life is transformed. But her fairy tale is quickly ended when a murder occurs -- meant for the two lovers -- and Dude's emotional pain and controlling temper cause him to change his attitude toward Blossom. Soon deceit casts a dark shadow over their relationship, and Blossom is left feeling abandoned and betrayed -- but still hopelessly in love.
A portrait of life in urban black America, Blossom takes us on the rocky journey of falling in love with a street hustler, where tomorrow is never guaranteed -- even for Blossom, a woman full of such life and promise.
A portrait of life in urban black America, Blossom takes us on the rocky journey of falling in love with a street hustler, where tomorrow is never guaranteed -- even for Blossom, a woman full of such life and promise.
- GenresUrban
236 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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May 28, 2008
This book was a powerful book I say this because Blossom teaches girls not to just be some girl that you can just walk all over. This book deals with family, friendship, love, and self-respect.
Blossom lives with her sister for all her young life after there mother is got up and just left them one day. Blossom and her sister grow a close reliaship not only together but with 5 other girls from around there way they all are like sisters. They look out for each other and they teach each other about the wrong and the right in life. Blossom is the youngest of the group so they look out for her even more. When one of the girls in the group is murdered there friendship is tested. When they find out that the girl who died was killed because of Blossom they all turn on her. Blossom was spoose to die not the other girl all the girls even her sister turned on her.
Blossom is now alone and looking for love but in the wrong places. When she meets Dude a big time drug dealer she falls in love with him. When murder comes knocking on her door again its not her family this time its his. When Dude brother is murdered Dude turnes his back on Blossom and once again she is alone and by her self. Instead of her looking for love again she gets her life on track again and goes back to school.
When Dude realize what he has done that he pushed away the only girl that he ever loved he try’s to get her back but she stands up for her self and leaves him alone because if you could leave the one you love that fist then you must don't love them that much.
I love this book because you could never tell what she was about to do it was like is she going to get back with him. What is she going to do about her family problems does she blame her self for her friends murder. What is she going to do next was the big question of the book
Blossom lives with her sister for all her young life after there mother is got up and just left them one day. Blossom and her sister grow a close reliaship not only together but with 5 other girls from around there way they all are like sisters. They look out for each other and they teach each other about the wrong and the right in life. Blossom is the youngest of the group so they look out for her even more. When one of the girls in the group is murdered there friendship is tested. When they find out that the girl who died was killed because of Blossom they all turn on her. Blossom was spoose to die not the other girl all the girls even her sister turned on her.
Blossom is now alone and looking for love but in the wrong places. When she meets Dude a big time drug dealer she falls in love with him. When murder comes knocking on her door again its not her family this time its his. When Dude brother is murdered Dude turnes his back on Blossom and once again she is alone and by her self. Instead of her looking for love again she gets her life on track again and goes back to school.
When Dude realize what he has done that he pushed away the only girl that he ever loved he try’s to get her back but she stands up for her self and leaves him alone because if you could leave the one you love that fist then you must don't love them that much.
I love this book because you could never tell what she was about to do it was like is she going to get back with him. What is she going to do about her family problems does she blame her self for her friends murder. What is she going to do next was the big question of the book
September 19, 2011
I loved this book...but I was disappionted because the Author leaves you hanging at the end and never finishes the story...Well its been almost 4yrs and she has not wrote the 2nd series...I gave up on this one...I think she would of done great book sales if she would of finished...
November 5, 2008
Out of the three books i have read, i would recommend this to everyone. This book is more down to earth and will capture a lot of people's attention. This book will interest you and make you want to keep on reading once you have read the first page.
October 19, 2012
I do not recommend this book because you will want more its been 6 years and no sequel and its apparent that there should be one... Book was very good though not a fan of author
April 10, 2011
When I first saw this book,
I had such High expextations for it,
But I was disappointed when I began reading it.
The storyline was so common and the Characters
didn't have that "UNF" that seperated them and made
them unique.
I had such High expextations for it,
But I was disappointed when I began reading it.
The storyline was so common and the Characters
didn't have that "UNF" that seperated them and made
them unique.
April 25, 2008
This book was a powerful book I say this because Blossom teaches girls not to just be some girl that you can just walk all over. This book deals with family, friendship, love, and self-respect.
Blossom lives with her sister for all her young life after there mother is got up and just left them one day. Blossom and her sister grow a close reliaship not only together but with 5 other girls from around there way they all are like sisters. They look out for each other and they teach each other about the wrong and the right in life. Blossom is the youngest of the group so they look out for her even more. When one of the girls in the group is murdered there friendship is tested. When they find out that the girl who died was killed because of Blossom they all turn on her. Blossom was spoose to die not the other girl all the girls even her sister turned on her.
Blossom is now alone and looking for love but in the wrong places. When she meets Dude a big time drug dealer she falls in love with him. When murder comes knocking on her door again its not her family this time its his. When Dude brother is murdered Dude turnes his back on Blossom and once again she is alone and by her self. Instead of her looking for love again she gets her life on track again and goes back to school.
When Dude realize what he has done that he pushed away the only girl that he ever loved he try’s to get her back but she stands up for her self and leaves him alone because if you could leave the one you love that fist then you must don't love them that much.
I love this book because you could never tell what she was about to do it was like is she going to get back with him. What is she going to do about her family problems does she blame her self for her friends murder. What is she going to do next was the big question of the book.
Blossom lives with her sister for all her young life after there mother is got up and just left them one day. Blossom and her sister grow a close reliaship not only together but with 5 other girls from around there way they all are like sisters. They look out for each other and they teach each other about the wrong and the right in life. Blossom is the youngest of the group so they look out for her even more. When one of the girls in the group is murdered there friendship is tested. When they find out that the girl who died was killed because of Blossom they all turn on her. Blossom was spoose to die not the other girl all the girls even her sister turned on her.
Blossom is now alone and looking for love but in the wrong places. When she meets Dude a big time drug dealer she falls in love with him. When murder comes knocking on her door again its not her family this time its his. When Dude brother is murdered Dude turnes his back on Blossom and once again she is alone and by her self. Instead of her looking for love again she gets her life on track again and goes back to school.
When Dude realize what he has done that he pushed away the only girl that he ever loved he try’s to get her back but she stands up for her self and leaves him alone because if you could leave the one you love that fist then you must don't love them that much.
I love this book because you could never tell what she was about to do it was like is she going to get back with him. What is she going to do about her family problems does she blame her self for her friends murder. What is she going to do next was the big question of the book.
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March 18, 2009This book is my favorite book. I think I am it's favorite fan! This book was crazy!!!! It's like the Bluford series and it keeps you drawn to the book. When I read it, I didn't want it to end because it was such a good book and I was so entertained! I was the first to read it and I began to tell my friends and they wanted to read it! This book was AMAZING!!! It was indescribable and all I have to say is... YA GOTTA READ IT!
July 21, 2008
I was very surprised this book came from Queen Pen. Even though I love as a rapper, I must admit before buying this book I had my doubts. Boy was I wrong! Queen Pen made a believer out of me. So much that I can't wait for the 2nd part to come out...wanna know if Blossom has the baby. I just have a feeling that something bad is going to happen to Blossom.
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May 21, 2011Umm.. This Book Has Alot Of Intresting Story Going On. The First Time I Read It , I Just Fell In Love With It.And I Gurantee You That You Will Love It Too.
January 10, 2013
Still waiting on part 2 of Blossoms story!!! What happened when she left???
June 24, 2012
Great read!
January 26, 2024
I loved it, it felt real
May 28, 2009
Gotta tell you, I must have good intuitions. I can't believe I waited this long to read this book. It was truthful. Not everything works out the way you want it. I found myself hoping that the main character would realize that maybe she needed to take a step back and leave her situation. However, love can be a hard fight, even against your better instincts. The plot kept me reading and sucked me in. I was determined to finish before I slept tonight and I did and was heartbroken yet satisfied by how things worked out. There was a to be continued at the end so I'm going to check go see if there is another chapter to this story. I would recommend this book and probably lend it to a few friends for quick beach reading.
October 31, 2015
This is a True Ghetto Fairy Tale indeed. I really loved this book it had me happy, mad, surprised, and sad. ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK. I GREW ATTACHED TO THE CHARACTERS IN THIS BOOK, AND ONCE I STARTED READING I HAD TO FINISH THIS BOOK. I READ THIS BOOK IN 1 DAY, AND WAS ANTICIPATING ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT TO SEE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN NEXT. This book was so real and down to earth... I think its amazing how much Blossom just changed from being naive to just being the bitch she just supposed to be. I respect her wisdom and her courage and basically this book is so hard for me to let go. I really want a sequel to this book.
March 24, 2008
WHAT I LEARNED FROM THIS BOOK IS THAT LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS EASY FOR TEENS THAT ARE YOUNG.NO A DAYS MANY TEENS ARE PUT UNDER ALOT OF PRESSURE JUST LIKE BLOSSOM WAS. WHICH SOMETIMES DOES NOT HAVE A GOOD ENDING BUT HAS A GOOD LESSON,
April 26, 2014
I liked this book, just a little bit but not a lot. I was expecting something different although I liked it and am looking forward to part 2, and yes of course I would read part 2(if there even was part 2)
March 24, 2008
i think this book looks cool and interesting i like books that can capture my attention and keep it there i think this book can do that
April 24, 2008
dis bytch went hard she did all da thingz most black gurlz wouldnt do.....but i lyke it
February 2, 2009
this was an awesome book. i just couldn't believe what happen. but words couldn't explained how good this book really was.
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March 16, 2009very deep touching and heartbreaking. Blossom breaks my heart at the same time while she makes me want to scream also.
March 19, 2009
Good book but i hate when he cheats on her.
April 3, 2009
This book is amazing. In the book Blossom and Dude went through realistic stuff. I love books just like this.
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July 29, 2009I love you book
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October 1, 2009i suppa luvs dis book..i would read it a hundred timez!!!5star in mii book
October 13, 2009
loved this book, a lil mad she left me hangin at the end
February 8, 2010
OMG!! LOVE THIS BOOK I CAN'TWAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK.QUEEN PEN WHATS TAKING SOOOOOO LONG?!LOL
May 20, 2010
LOVED IT! LOOKING FOR A SEQUEL.
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April 4, 2012I can't wait 2 read this story hopefully it wins 4 our book club 4 March ebook. JawJackin 4'real is my book club name.
September 28, 2012
This was too simple and predictable , I wouldn't recommend this book.
February 7, 2014
Loved this novel. The author really needs to push to do part 2 ASAP. It's an awesome plot with interesting characters, I'm waiting for part 2.
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