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Book One
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Nia’s loyalty is tested as she’s torn between the man who saved her from the streets and the future she sees for herself. But that’s nothing compared to her past. She finds a note left by her mother - the first piece in a conspiracy which could destroy the government. An assassin wants her dead. The authorities are hunting her down. Can she face up to her true identity, before it’s too late, and live to expose what she’s discovered?
Nia’s loyalty is tested as she’s torn between the man who saved her from the streets and the future she sees for herself. But that’s nothing compared to her past. She finds a note left by her mother - the first piece in a conspiracy which could destroy the government. An assassin wants her dead. The authorities are hunting her down. Can she face up to her true identity, before it’s too late, and live to expose what she’s discovered?
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328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2012
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May 12, 2016
WARNING!! THIS REVIEW MAY CONTIAN SPOILERS!!
I have to say that this book had me filled with all kinds of emotions. There were parts that thoroughly intrigued me and then there were parts that left me less than enthused and downright angry. There were parts that were far fetched and some of the details could have been spared, I just hate how it all ended because there were so many loose ends and questions left unanswered. Here's the synopsis:
Nia is a young girl who lived in a abusive home, with her mother and father. Her father, Hugo was a club owner and often beat and battered her mother. After he dies in a very drama filled scene Nia is left to run the club (which had went to hell, literally) and experience a form of success and a slight bit of happiness that was something that was foreign to the both of them. At a very young age, Nia was saved from being a rape victim by an older man named Leon who inadvertently tried his hardest to keep her from the streets but her youth and curiosity made her interested in him and the streets that he was so heavily involved in. Leon taught her the game, how to protect herself and a few other bad habits over the course of her adolescence and somewhere along the way they fell in love. Due to the obvious age difference, they held back until Nia's 18th birthday, where things got a bit complicated due to misunderstandings. Unfortunately, Nias mother die of cancer (Nia never knowing her mother was sick) leaving Nia in charge of the club. Nia decides to live a straight life, leaving the streets and Leon behind. She matured as her own individual self and turns the club into the hottest club in Miami but is haunted by the fact that right before her Mothers passing she is informed that her father, Hugo really isn't her father. Doors open for Nia as her success with the club rises and she turns Into a celebrity after finding her God given talent of rapping. Nia also finds out who her real father is with clues left by her mother, which changes her entire life and the lives of everyone around her. It's not long before Nia is a target for assassination because of whO she is and whi her bloodline originates from.
I have to be honest and say the story was great in so many ways, but there were things that left me disappointed.
Here's what I didn't like:
Maybe this is the 'Strong Black Woman' in me, but there were parts of this book that disturbed me personally and culturally. The N***er word was used far to often. It would be a but different if the author would have used the term 'N***a' in the dialect when others where speaking to one another, but the 'er' was sadly used profusely throughout this book. I understand that the author was trying to get the reader to understand that the people (like the FBI, DEA, assassination teams, and higher ups) we're racist and were against the African American race in this particular instance, but the terms seemed harsh and abrasive when used and almost unnecessary. This may have been the dramatization that the author was going for, but as an African American reader these parts became extremely hard to read and were very offensive, especially coming from a Caucasian writer. Also I felt that the character that Nia played was perpetrated as the 'typical' young black girl. Her character was more of a stereotype than an actual human. If the fact that she smoked blunts, drunk Hennessey (all under the age of 18 and throughout her entire life) and listened to Tupac wasn't enough, the ongoing infatuation with wanting to know who her real father was, and falling in love with older men who were father figures in her life was almost sickening. Again, maybe these were things i looked at too critical, but there was a constant red flag in my brain that just had to state that all African American women and young girls aren't that way. We like country music, and some of us have father's and not all of us smoke blunts and drink Henessy for fun... Now that that is off of my chest, let me move on!
Here's what I enjoyed:
There were plots in this book that were a little far fetched like the fact that Nia's father was a hip hop legend all along and not the man she had despised her entire life, but I must admit the results of this happening caught me off guard, but in a delightful way. It was also quite the pleasure to see that the author did his research on the musician this story was built around, Tupac Shakur. He did a magnificent job of highlighting all the conspiracy theories to his death, including some that I had never heard before that made a lot of sense. Now's story overall was a great one and left me wanting to know more about what she did with the rest of her life.
Despite there being some offensive content here and there, I enjoyed it. Before I conclude this review I would like to remind the author to remain confident in his work and what he is saying to the reader. I say this because there were parts in the book that just drug on page after page and could easily have be stated in just a few paragraphs. It was almost like he wanted to emphasize or elaborate on certain emotions the character was feeling, or situations the character was in but it became quickly over done and sometimes too much detail can lead to boredom and leaving the reader frustrated. Nonetheless this was a piece of art within itself. As I stated before the author did his research when it came to military/marine protocol and Tupac's death. It was a masterpiece all within itself, minus a few minor things and even though this was the longest it's ever taken me to read a book in my entire life, I would read the second book again. I wasn't .necessarily satisfied the way the book ended. I have so many questions. Did Nia survive the bullet wound? And if she did, did her unborn child make it ? Was it a boy or a girl? Did Leon take her away and live happily ever after? Did he take them from it all and flee to Cuba? Did Nia ever tell Afeni Shakur that she was her granddaughter and her son's.legacy live on? Was Nia considered a refugee now? All of these questions went unanswered in this book...I would read the 2nd book just to find out.
I have to say that this book had me filled with all kinds of emotions. There were parts that thoroughly intrigued me and then there were parts that left me less than enthused and downright angry. There were parts that were far fetched and some of the details could have been spared, I just hate how it all ended because there were so many loose ends and questions left unanswered. Here's the synopsis:
Nia is a young girl who lived in a abusive home, with her mother and father. Her father, Hugo was a club owner and often beat and battered her mother. After he dies in a very drama filled scene Nia is left to run the club (which had went to hell, literally) and experience a form of success and a slight bit of happiness that was something that was foreign to the both of them. At a very young age, Nia was saved from being a rape victim by an older man named Leon who inadvertently tried his hardest to keep her from the streets but her youth and curiosity made her interested in him and the streets that he was so heavily involved in. Leon taught her the game, how to protect herself and a few other bad habits over the course of her adolescence and somewhere along the way they fell in love. Due to the obvious age difference, they held back until Nia's 18th birthday, where things got a bit complicated due to misunderstandings. Unfortunately, Nias mother die of cancer (Nia never knowing her mother was sick) leaving Nia in charge of the club. Nia decides to live a straight life, leaving the streets and Leon behind. She matured as her own individual self and turns the club into the hottest club in Miami but is haunted by the fact that right before her Mothers passing she is informed that her father, Hugo really isn't her father. Doors open for Nia as her success with the club rises and she turns Into a celebrity after finding her God given talent of rapping. Nia also finds out who her real father is with clues left by her mother, which changes her entire life and the lives of everyone around her. It's not long before Nia is a target for assassination because of whO she is and whi her bloodline originates from.
I have to be honest and say the story was great in so many ways, but there were things that left me disappointed.
Here's what I didn't like:
Maybe this is the 'Strong Black Woman' in me, but there were parts of this book that disturbed me personally and culturally. The N***er word was used far to often. It would be a but different if the author would have used the term 'N***a' in the dialect when others where speaking to one another, but the 'er' was sadly used profusely throughout this book. I understand that the author was trying to get the reader to understand that the people (like the FBI, DEA, assassination teams, and higher ups) we're racist and were against the African American race in this particular instance, but the terms seemed harsh and abrasive when used and almost unnecessary. This may have been the dramatization that the author was going for, but as an African American reader these parts became extremely hard to read and were very offensive, especially coming from a Caucasian writer. Also I felt that the character that Nia played was perpetrated as the 'typical' young black girl. Her character was more of a stereotype than an actual human. If the fact that she smoked blunts, drunk Hennessey (all under the age of 18 and throughout her entire life) and listened to Tupac wasn't enough, the ongoing infatuation with wanting to know who her real father was, and falling in love with older men who were father figures in her life was almost sickening. Again, maybe these were things i looked at too critical, but there was a constant red flag in my brain that just had to state that all African American women and young girls aren't that way. We like country music, and some of us have father's and not all of us smoke blunts and drink Henessy for fun... Now that that is off of my chest, let me move on!
Here's what I enjoyed:
There were plots in this book that were a little far fetched like the fact that Nia's father was a hip hop legend all along and not the man she had despised her entire life, but I must admit the results of this happening caught me off guard, but in a delightful way. It was also quite the pleasure to see that the author did his research on the musician this story was built around, Tupac Shakur. He did a magnificent job of highlighting all the conspiracy theories to his death, including some that I had never heard before that made a lot of sense. Now's story overall was a great one and left me wanting to know more about what she did with the rest of her life.
Despite there being some offensive content here and there, I enjoyed it. Before I conclude this review I would like to remind the author to remain confident in his work and what he is saying to the reader. I say this because there were parts in the book that just drug on page after page and could easily have be stated in just a few paragraphs. It was almost like he wanted to emphasize or elaborate on certain emotions the character was feeling, or situations the character was in but it became quickly over done and sometimes too much detail can lead to boredom and leaving the reader frustrated. Nonetheless this was a piece of art within itself. As I stated before the author did his research when it came to military/marine protocol and Tupac's death. It was a masterpiece all within itself, minus a few minor things and even though this was the longest it's ever taken me to read a book in my entire life, I would read the second book again. I wasn't .necessarily satisfied the way the book ended. I have so many questions. Did Nia survive the bullet wound? And if she did, did her unborn child make it ? Was it a boy or a girl? Did Leon take her away and live happily ever after? Did he take them from it all and flee to Cuba? Did Nia ever tell Afeni Shakur that she was her granddaughter and her son's.legacy live on? Was Nia considered a refugee now? All of these questions went unanswered in this book...I would read the 2nd book just to find out.
May 4, 2014
We highly recommend ‘Makaveli's Prince’ by Sam Hunter. 5.0 STARS
HELLO! We are huge fans of Tukac Shakur and if you are too then your going to LOVE Sam Hunters 'Makaveli's Prince'. This book is a true tribute to hip hop and to one of the greatest rappers of all time.
'Makaveli's Prince' is packed with action and gunplay, and the odd romance here and there. The story follows the life of aspiring Afro-Cuban rapper Nia Rodriguez, where Sam Hunter proves that he has a great understanding of street life and Hip-Hop culture. Through Nia he realistically paints the relatable life of a young woman who dared to speak out against Corporate America through her music.
Under the impression that teaming up with local film maker Lloyd would boost her rap career and paint a positive image of Hip-Hop within her community, Nia gives him access to her connections on the streets (of Miami) to aid a documentary that subsequently upon completion proves detrimental to her career and puts her freedom at stake. She is then painted as a criminal because of the abrasive content of her lyrics and the truth behind her music, and she is compared to gangster rappers such as Snoop Dogg (now known as Snoop Lion,) Ice-T and Tupac Shakur, whose music especially imprints her life. The streets are talking and while the media keeps Nia's record sales high and her fans wanting more Corporate America is preparing a council for war. She thought growing up on the harsh streets of Miami was hard but when she finds herself wanted by the government and other superior officials she goes against her judgment and turns to Lloyd in hopes that the truth will set her free. She knows that her fans will have her back, but if something were to happen to her then at least the world would know who Nia Rodriguez was and what she died for.
Sam Hunter's 'Makaveli's Prince' is a MUST read. We rated it as a 5 STAR read because we were gripped from page one. The opening chapters are genius and we wasn't left with any unanswered questions except for WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
HELLO! We are huge fans of Tukac Shakur and if you are too then your going to LOVE Sam Hunters 'Makaveli's Prince'. This book is a true tribute to hip hop and to one of the greatest rappers of all time.
'Makaveli's Prince' is packed with action and gunplay, and the odd romance here and there. The story follows the life of aspiring Afro-Cuban rapper Nia Rodriguez, where Sam Hunter proves that he has a great understanding of street life and Hip-Hop culture. Through Nia he realistically paints the relatable life of a young woman who dared to speak out against Corporate America through her music.
Under the impression that teaming up with local film maker Lloyd would boost her rap career and paint a positive image of Hip-Hop within her community, Nia gives him access to her connections on the streets (of Miami) to aid a documentary that subsequently upon completion proves detrimental to her career and puts her freedom at stake. She is then painted as a criminal because of the abrasive content of her lyrics and the truth behind her music, and she is compared to gangster rappers such as Snoop Dogg (now known as Snoop Lion,) Ice-T and Tupac Shakur, whose music especially imprints her life. The streets are talking and while the media keeps Nia's record sales high and her fans wanting more Corporate America is preparing a council for war. She thought growing up on the harsh streets of Miami was hard but when she finds herself wanted by the government and other superior officials she goes against her judgment and turns to Lloyd in hopes that the truth will set her free. She knows that her fans will have her back, but if something were to happen to her then at least the world would know who Nia Rodriguez was and what she died for.
Sam Hunter's 'Makaveli's Prince' is a MUST read. We rated it as a 5 STAR read because we were gripped from page one. The opening chapters are genius and we wasn't left with any unanswered questions except for WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
February 21, 2014
HELLO! We are huge fans of Tukac Shakur and if you are too then your going to LOVE Sam Hunters 'Makavili's Prince'. This book is a true tribute to hip hop and to one of the greatest rappers of all time.
'Makavili's Prince' is packed with action and gunplay, and the odd romance here and there. The story follows the life of aspiring Afro-Cuban rapper Nia Rodriguez, where Sam Hunter proves that he has a great understanding of street life and Hip-Hop culture. Through Nia he realistically paints the relatable life of a young woman who dared to speak out against Corporate America through her music.
Under the impression that teaming up with local film maker Lloyd would boost her rap career and paint a positive image of Hip-Hop within her community, Nia gives him access to her connections on the streets (of Miami) to aid a documentary that subsequently upon completion proves detrimental to her career and puts her freedom at stake. She is then painted as a criminal because of the abrasive content of her lyrics and the truth behind her music, and she is compared to gangster rappers such as Snoop Dogg (now known as Snoop Lion,) Ice-T and Tupac Shakur, whose music especially imprints her life. The streets are talking and while the media keeps Nia's record sales high and her fans wanting more Corporate America is preparing a council for war. She thought growing up on the harsh streets of Miami was hard but when she finds herself wanted by the government and other superior officials she goes against her judgment and turns to Lloyd in hopes that the truth will set her free. She knows that her fans will have her back, but if something were to happen to her then at least the world would know who Nia Rodriguez was and what she died for.
Sam Hunter's 'Makavili's Prince' is a MUST read. We rated it as a 5 STAR read because we were gripped from page one. The opening chapters are genius and we wasn't left with any unanswered questions except for WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
'Makavili's Prince' is packed with action and gunplay, and the odd romance here and there. The story follows the life of aspiring Afro-Cuban rapper Nia Rodriguez, where Sam Hunter proves that he has a great understanding of street life and Hip-Hop culture. Through Nia he realistically paints the relatable life of a young woman who dared to speak out against Corporate America through her music.
Under the impression that teaming up with local film maker Lloyd would boost her rap career and paint a positive image of Hip-Hop within her community, Nia gives him access to her connections on the streets (of Miami) to aid a documentary that subsequently upon completion proves detrimental to her career and puts her freedom at stake. She is then painted as a criminal because of the abrasive content of her lyrics and the truth behind her music, and she is compared to gangster rappers such as Snoop Dogg (now known as Snoop Lion,) Ice-T and Tupac Shakur, whose music especially imprints her life. The streets are talking and while the media keeps Nia's record sales high and her fans wanting more Corporate America is preparing a council for war. She thought growing up on the harsh streets of Miami was hard but when she finds herself wanted by the government and other superior officials she goes against her judgment and turns to Lloyd in hopes that the truth will set her free. She knows that her fans will have her back, but if something were to happen to her then at least the world would know who Nia Rodriguez was and what she died for.
Sam Hunter's 'Makavili's Prince' is a MUST read. We rated it as a 5 STAR read because we were gripped from page one. The opening chapters are genius and we wasn't left with any unanswered questions except for WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
November 10, 2015
This book left me hanging as well in the end. I can't wait to find out what happens next. I have not read much from this author but I would like to read more. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
September 14, 2017
Ok...
I thought it was ok! This book was a rollercoaster and I didn't expect him to be her father! I also was baffle about what Nia did to Leon...I think that portion wasn't needed! You waited this long and for those few days that happened😕
I thought it was ok! This book was a rollercoaster and I didn't expect him to be her father! I also was baffle about what Nia did to Leon...I think that portion wasn't needed! You waited this long and for those few days that happened😕
February 20, 2016
My Review
Book one is the story of Nia Rodriguez. A girl who grew to the heights of fame from the ghetto, as a partner of a drug supplier. The life of Nia which started from the streets of Miami, took several turns and finally ends up as a rapper. A shocking revelation changes her life forever. Sam Hunter portrays the fast moving, thrilling journey through Book One. Nia is the representative of several pop stars and hip hop singers whose childhood was dark and horrid.
Highlights
Nia’s life is rendered with utmost brilliance. Every incident of her life from the rape attempt, hooking up with Leon, her father’s violence, mother’s helplessness, her growth as a celebrity. Every incident is depicted with supreme conviction. The rap lyrics which Nia sang were all quite refreshing and upbeat. The relation between Nia and Leon is perfectly timed. I could feel myself tapping my feet while reading them as I could relate to the tune and beats. Nia’s Love for Tupac Shakur let us grab a chance to brush up the memories of the songs and the singer. The story is rendered with utmost conviction that I even googled to see if there was actually a rapper called Nia Rodriguez, whom I missed to notice among the surge of new talents. Rest I leave to readers since it would end up as a spoiler if I say more. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Some chapters reminded me of Jackie Collins.
The character build up is plausible. Every characters had identity, individuality and craft, with a convincing back up story. Writing style is highly professional and rapid. There is call for action against the still persisting discrimination against the blacks.
Drawbacks
As with the character build up, I felt menial characters were given unnecessary build up. The reverie of the characters were dragged at some points, which dropped the pace of the story. I did not quite like the reason behind the break up. Of whom? That readers should find out.
Book one is the story of Nia Rodriguez. A girl who grew to the heights of fame from the ghetto, as a partner of a drug supplier. The life of Nia which started from the streets of Miami, took several turns and finally ends up as a rapper. A shocking revelation changes her life forever. Sam Hunter portrays the fast moving, thrilling journey through Book One. Nia is the representative of several pop stars and hip hop singers whose childhood was dark and horrid.
Highlights
Nia’s life is rendered with utmost brilliance. Every incident of her life from the rape attempt, hooking up with Leon, her father’s violence, mother’s helplessness, her growth as a celebrity. Every incident is depicted with supreme conviction. The rap lyrics which Nia sang were all quite refreshing and upbeat. The relation between Nia and Leon is perfectly timed. I could feel myself tapping my feet while reading them as I could relate to the tune and beats. Nia’s Love for Tupac Shakur let us grab a chance to brush up the memories of the songs and the singer. The story is rendered with utmost conviction that I even googled to see if there was actually a rapper called Nia Rodriguez, whom I missed to notice among the surge of new talents. Rest I leave to readers since it would end up as a spoiler if I say more. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Some chapters reminded me of Jackie Collins.
The character build up is plausible. Every characters had identity, individuality and craft, with a convincing back up story. Writing style is highly professional and rapid. There is call for action against the still persisting discrimination against the blacks.
Drawbacks
As with the character build up, I felt menial characters were given unnecessary build up. The reverie of the characters were dragged at some points, which dropped the pace of the story. I did not quite like the reason behind the break up. Of whom? That readers should find out.
December 1, 2015
I wasn't completely drawn into this story. That is not to say it wasn't a good book it just didn't do it for me. I know there is a pre-quell and maybe reading that would have helped. I am a big Tupac fan but I still couldn't get into it. The story seemed to slow at points and I found myself putting it down. This genre just may not be for me but when I get a story that promises action/adventure I want a faster pace. That all being said I know there is an audience for this novel and I would encourage you to give it shot as it may be right up your alley.
November 15, 2015
I'm sorry but I just didn't get it. The build up was strung along at an annoyingly slow pace. The "thing" just didn't live up to the implication. I'm not into conspiracy theories so perhaps that's why I can't ride with this story.
The beginning of the story (long forgotten by the time I got to the end) was a little more interesting with the exception of the racial description of all the characters. Used those descriptions even though the relevance to the story was unsupported.
The beginning of the story (long forgotten by the time I got to the end) was a little more interesting with the exception of the racial description of all the characters. Used those descriptions even though the relevance to the story was unsupported.
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