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Property of a Rich Nigga 3: The Finale
Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
- GenresAfrican American
372 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2023
About the author
Jessica N. Watkins
72 books1,369 followersAuthor of Urban Chick Lit, Erotica, and Contemporary Urban Fiction... Jessica N. Watkins was born April 1st in Chicago, Illinois. She obtained a Bachelors of Arts with Focus in Psychology from DePaul University and Masters of Applied Professional Studies with focus in Business Administration from the like institution. Working in Hospital Administration for the majority of her career, Watkins has also been an author of fiction literature since the young age of nine. Eventually she used writing as an outlet during her freshmen year of high school as a single parent: “In the third grade I entered a short story contest with a fiction tale of an apple tree that refused to grow despite the efforts of the darling main character. My writing evolved from apple trees to my seventh and eighth grade classmates paying me to read novels I had written about kids our age living the lives our parents wouldn’t dare let us”. At the age of twenty-eight, Watkins’ chronicles have matured into steamy, humorous, and realistic tales of women's literature. She hopes that The Epitome of Femistry series will successfully emulate ideal femininity while tackling stereotypes, familiar heartache, and relatable distress in a humorous, sophisticated, and erotic fashion.
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January 15, 2024
Welp I be asking for these toxic angsty 🍑 stories and boy did this series deliver! My reading brain doesn’t even function these days without stress so this was right up my alley 🤣🤣
Whew the Disciple family got hit hard in book 3 and no family member was exempt from chaos in their world. And to make matters worse the series is written by an author that doesn’t mind killing off her characters so I literally spent most of book 3 holding my breath because I didn’t know who would make it out unscathed and who wouldn’t. These siblings and their mates took me through it but I loved every moment of it!
I wish we would’ve gotten clear cut results on the DNA test because I don’t trust Mia one bit!
I wanted more from Nardo and Naija and I pray this isn’t the end for them. They were sprinkled throughout the series and I’d love to see their relationship develop more.
Other than editing issues and the random but obviously necessary time jumps I really enjoyed this series and can’t wait to dive into Frank’s story later this month!
Whew the Disciple family got hit hard in book 3 and no family member was exempt from chaos in their world. And to make matters worse the series is written by an author that doesn’t mind killing off her characters so I literally spent most of book 3 holding my breath because I didn’t know who would make it out unscathed and who wouldn’t. These siblings and their mates took me through it but I loved every moment of it!
I wish we would’ve gotten clear cut results on the DNA test because I don’t trust Mia one bit!
I wanted more from Nardo and Naija and I pray this isn’t the end for them. They were sprinkled throughout the series and I’d love to see their relationship develop more.
Other than editing issues and the random but obviously necessary time jumps I really enjoyed this series and can’t wait to dive into Frank’s story later this month!
November 28, 2023
AT LAST!
to see all of the siblings get their HEA's after all the hell they've been through was bittersweet. this series was definitely a ride that was unpredictable.
to see all of the siblings get their HEA's after all the hell they've been through was bittersweet. this series was definitely a ride that was unpredictable.
April 29, 2023
Wow
The bond that these siblings have shared since that fatal car accident and subsequent path their lives traveled was amazing.
So many trials and tribulations, heartache and despair, but at the end of the day, they had each other.
I'm so glad that each Disciple sibling was able to overcome and heal the trauma of their past. This was such a heartfelt story of drama, betrayal, love, passion and redemption.
I really loved this journey.
The bond that these siblings have shared since that fatal car accident and subsequent path their lives traveled was amazing.
So many trials and tribulations, heartache and despair, but at the end of the day, they had each other.
I'm so glad that each Disciple sibling was able to overcome and heal the trauma of their past. This was such a heartfelt story of drama, betrayal, love, passion and redemption.
I really loved this journey.
April 29, 2023
What a finale
Property of a Rich Ninja 3 was a finale for sure. The emotions right off the back. Childe, I was in chapter 5 and was about to have a nervous breakdown 😬 😅 but Jessica gave me such a great and happy ending. It was worth the ride. Yes, I recommend reading this and personally all her books.
Property of a Rich Ninja 3 was a finale for sure. The emotions right off the back. Childe, I was in chapter 5 and was about to have a nervous breakdown 😬 😅 but Jessica gave me such a great and happy ending. It was worth the ride. Yes, I recommend reading this and personally all her books.
May 5, 2023
While this book deserved a 3 star for the spelling errors; it was tough giving it 3. The Disciple brother been through a lot but were all about go find happiness. Jah finally got his HEA with Faye. Messiah found his happiness in Tory. Shauka finally stopped pushing Yaz away and got together for the sake of their son. It was nice seeing who surprised them on there wedding day. Naija, baby sis was able to overcome her trauma and let Nardo in and get the love she deserved. I lowkey want a story about them. Naija and Messiah forgiving Karen was long overdue. This was a nice conclusion from the trauma the Disciple family been through.
Also what happened to the baby ole girl was supposed to be pregnant with 🧐🤣
Also what happened to the baby ole girl was supposed to be pregnant with 🧐🤣
November 12, 2024
I enjoyed this family!
May 18, 2023
Great Read
Shauka and Sariah wedding turned into a full blown circus Sariah ex showed up and decided to stop the wedding by outing her. Faye gets a message from Mia messy ass about Jah. Detective Freemont sneaky and annoying ass made an appearance and arrested Messiah during all the chaos. After everything settling down Shauka was at his wits end. No matter what he said although Yazmeen really did have his heart and he really didn't want to marry Sariah. Shauka felt some type of way finding out Sariah played him. Jah ended up with a severe case of Covid that damn near had him on his death bed. Yazmeen had a rough delivery while delivering her and Shauka son that almost caused her death. With Jah finally being hospitalized and Messiah in jail. All the responsibility fell on Shauka and he really couldn't handle it. Shauka anger was getting the best of him. He was taking out his frustration on those closest to him. Yazmeen started to feel smothered and had to get away from Shauka and his madness. I felt sorry for Faye because even though she was there for Jah by his beside as he battled with Covid. She still was dealing with the message from Mia about Jah betrayal in silence. What I didn't like was when Faye got a chance to confront Jah. He didn't give her any grace. Najia still had a lot of trauma to unpack from the molestation caused by her stepfather. She was also dealing with the fact of not knowing if one of her brother's was going to live, and another was locked up, as well as really wanting to reconnect with her foster mother. She wasn't ready for a relationship with Nardo. Nardo was a good dude and tried his best to be there for her but Najia pushed him away. Messiah making the decision to take a plea deal was admirable. Especially knowing if he didn't. It would put his brother's and their crew at risk with the FED'S. Tory had his back although she was hurt behind his decision but during his time in prison. Messiah definitely matured.
Shauka and Sariah wedding turned into a full blown circus Sariah ex showed up and decided to stop the wedding by outing her. Faye gets a message from Mia messy ass about Jah. Detective Freemont sneaky and annoying ass made an appearance and arrested Messiah during all the chaos. After everything settling down Shauka was at his wits end. No matter what he said although Yazmeen really did have his heart and he really didn't want to marry Sariah. Shauka felt some type of way finding out Sariah played him. Jah ended up with a severe case of Covid that damn near had him on his death bed. Yazmeen had a rough delivery while delivering her and Shauka son that almost caused her death. With Jah finally being hospitalized and Messiah in jail. All the responsibility fell on Shauka and he really couldn't handle it. Shauka anger was getting the best of him. He was taking out his frustration on those closest to him. Yazmeen started to feel smothered and had to get away from Shauka and his madness. I felt sorry for Faye because even though she was there for Jah by his beside as he battled with Covid. She still was dealing with the message from Mia about Jah betrayal in silence. What I didn't like was when Faye got a chance to confront Jah. He didn't give her any grace. Najia still had a lot of trauma to unpack from the molestation caused by her stepfather. She was also dealing with the fact of not knowing if one of her brother's was going to live, and another was locked up, as well as really wanting to reconnect with her foster mother. She wasn't ready for a relationship with Nardo. Nardo was a good dude and tried his best to be there for her but Najia pushed him away. Messiah making the decision to take a plea deal was admirable. Especially knowing if he didn't. It would put his brother's and their crew at risk with the FED'S. Tory had his back although she was hurt behind his decision but during his time in prison. Messiah definitely matured.
April 28, 2023
Not at All what I was expecting, it was so much more!
First let me say Ms. Jessica Watkins I’m obsessed with dem Disciple Brothers. The was this book wrapped up all their trauma, consequences of their action and growth had me in my feelings. I was rooting for all of them to find a happy ending knowing that there is no happily ever after for guys like them.
There was so much going on in this book that at times it did feel rushed. But drama was needed to tie everything together and make all the relationships come together. As I started this series, Jah was my favorite brother but as the story comes to a close I was team Shauka all the way!
One thing I really admired about the author’s story was she allowed each of the characters to face their own level of insecurities, trauma, mental health concerns in such a realistic way that shows the complexity of urban life. I loved how they each self discovered the need to grow and except responsibility for their actions, emotions and life.
This was a 5⭐️ read!
First let me say Ms. Jessica Watkins I’m obsessed with dem Disciple Brothers. The was this book wrapped up all their trauma, consequences of their action and growth had me in my feelings. I was rooting for all of them to find a happy ending knowing that there is no happily ever after for guys like them.
There was so much going on in this book that at times it did feel rushed. But drama was needed to tie everything together and make all the relationships come together. As I started this series, Jah was my favorite brother but as the story comes to a close I was team Shauka all the way!
One thing I really admired about the author’s story was she allowed each of the characters to face their own level of insecurities, trauma, mental health concerns in such a realistic way that shows the complexity of urban life. I loved how they each self discovered the need to grow and except responsibility for their actions, emotions and life.
This was a 5⭐️ read!
May 1, 2023
Everyone Grew Within Their Own Right!!
See, Shauka did the right thing by visiting Tristen about his relationship with Sariah. All Sariah was going to do is lie to Shauka which she did. Mia messy a** is still causing havoc on Faye's life what was the reason she had Faye do the d.n.a test only to disappear? It took Bucks a near death experience to apologize and take back everything he said it humbled him. Queen let her boys have it telling them that they going to lose their women if they don't get it together. Najah pushed Nadro away after pledge his love for her. She broken according to Nadro. It took Messiah to go to jail to grow up and be a man. Karen took the first step to reach out to Messiah. Messiah didn't want Tory to wait on him. Yaz stood her ground with Shauka, said she wasn't going to leave him but he has to get some help. Najah was feeling some kind of way when she heard her brother recite his vowels to Yaz. So she took a chance to tell Nadro how she really felt even though he was engaged. Jah left the streets alone because he has a family now
See, Shauka did the right thing by visiting Tristen about his relationship with Sariah. All Sariah was going to do is lie to Shauka which she did. Mia messy a** is still causing havoc on Faye's life what was the reason she had Faye do the d.n.a test only to disappear? It took Bucks a near death experience to apologize and take back everything he said it humbled him. Queen let her boys have it telling them that they going to lose their women if they don't get it together. Najah pushed Nadro away after pledge his love for her. She broken according to Nadro. It took Messiah to go to jail to grow up and be a man. Karen took the first step to reach out to Messiah. Messiah didn't want Tory to wait on him. Yaz stood her ground with Shauka, said she wasn't going to leave him but he has to get some help. Najah was feeling some kind of way when she heard her brother recite his vowels to Yaz. So she took a chance to tell Nadro how she really felt even though he was engaged. Jah left the streets alone because he has a family now
March 15, 2024
I finally got around to reading the series. After reading this again, I still feel the same…
ARC Review 4/20/2023: Queen Jessica took us on one hake of a ride with this crew. Whew, Chil, the emotional roller-coaster, the heartbreak, the need to choke and shake some sense into folks, lbvs. Most importantly, the friendships, unbreakable family bonds, unconditional love, and the importance of seeking help for past hurt, loss, and trauma. Know that I have NOT read books one and two, but I was so invested in these characters, and outside of putting it down for work, school and mommy duties, my face was glued to my tablet, lol.
My faves: Messiah & Tory, Shauka & Yaz❤️.
I wanted Sariah to truly get more than that beat down from Najia🤷🏾♀️. Her and her dude were really out here doing Shauka like that guy, and his ain’t ish wife did Fantasia🤬. She knowingly went into a full-blown "relationship" with this man, knowing she was still in her current one just to gain access to his money to take care of the next ninja😳👀🤔. It's Tristen saying, "I ain't her ex, I'm her right now ni**a," then having ALL the receipts to back it up for me🤣🤣🤣. But at the same time, my heart broke for Shauka😔. That's what happens when we call ourselves settling and ignoring them red flags that are flying high.
SHAUKA & YAZ: The love him and Yaz had for each other, man. I'll always believe the best lovers are the ones that start as friends and grow from there. These two had their issues, and I'm proud Yaz stood firm on her decision to leave until he dealt with his trauma.
MESSIAH & TORY went through it. They were my favorite cause through it all they stayed true to each other. He made the sacrifice he made for his family but stayed firm in his decision to tell her she didn't have to. That man right there knew what he had in Tory and let it be known that he'd be selfish asf to not allow her to be loved and taken care of like she deserved cause he wouldn't be able to anytime soon. Tory tried, but Sis knew her heart, soul, and body belonged to Messiah, and I was glad she didn't go there with that guy. These two couples deserved a happy ending more than anybody else🤷🏾♀️
That JAH & FAYE🤦🏾♀️. These two played all day, and they needed some time apart. I was pissed that she continued to allow that bih Mia to have so much control over her relationship. She had every right to be mad and hurt by his betrayal, but if you say you forgive someone, forgive and take the steps to move past it. That toxic ish she was displaying, then to compare him to her ex😔. I don't blame him for walking away, even if he only did it to give her time to breathe and get her mind right. That ish almost backfired, but he went and got his girl🥰. The sacrifice he decided to make at the end of the book, shows his growth as a man❤️
Najia🙄 & Nardo😍. I DID NOT LIKE HER FOR HIM! Now let me say this, I empathize with her when it came to that trauma cause the Lord knows I still have triggers from mine. She didn't want help. She clung to it like a second layer of skin in and allowed it to dictate how she lived her life. She was selfish asf. Nardo was the man women like me pray for, read about, dream about. He gave of himself so effortlessly when it came to her. He was truly heaven sent, flaws and all. I hated that he didn't truly allow himself the chance to truly love and be happy with Laila. I guess the heart wants what it wants🙄. I wanted Najia to really witness the next woman benefit from everything she took for granted cause she fumbled that ish out of Nardo's heart🤬. I was happy that Najia finally got her ish together and got that help she needed.
These couples have an amazing support team and really showed us that you have to hold yourself accountable for your screw ups. Tomorrow ain't promised to us, so live, laugh, and love while you can.
ARC Review 4/20/2023: Queen Jessica took us on one hake of a ride with this crew. Whew, Chil, the emotional roller-coaster, the heartbreak, the need to choke and shake some sense into folks, lbvs. Most importantly, the friendships, unbreakable family bonds, unconditional love, and the importance of seeking help for past hurt, loss, and trauma. Know that I have NOT read books one and two, but I was so invested in these characters, and outside of putting it down for work, school and mommy duties, my face was glued to my tablet, lol.
My faves: Messiah & Tory, Shauka & Yaz❤️.
I wanted Sariah to truly get more than that beat down from Najia🤷🏾♀️. Her and her dude were really out here doing Shauka like that guy, and his ain’t ish wife did Fantasia🤬. She knowingly went into a full-blown "relationship" with this man, knowing she was still in her current one just to gain access to his money to take care of the next ninja😳👀🤔. It's Tristen saying, "I ain't her ex, I'm her right now ni**a," then having ALL the receipts to back it up for me🤣🤣🤣. But at the same time, my heart broke for Shauka😔. That's what happens when we call ourselves settling and ignoring them red flags that are flying high.
SHAUKA & YAZ: The love him and Yaz had for each other, man. I'll always believe the best lovers are the ones that start as friends and grow from there. These two had their issues, and I'm proud Yaz stood firm on her decision to leave until he dealt with his trauma.
MESSIAH & TORY went through it. They were my favorite cause through it all they stayed true to each other. He made the sacrifice he made for his family but stayed firm in his decision to tell her she didn't have to. That man right there knew what he had in Tory and let it be known that he'd be selfish asf to not allow her to be loved and taken care of like she deserved cause he wouldn't be able to anytime soon. Tory tried, but Sis knew her heart, soul, and body belonged to Messiah, and I was glad she didn't go there with that guy. These two couples deserved a happy ending more than anybody else🤷🏾♀️
That JAH & FAYE🤦🏾♀️. These two played all day, and they needed some time apart. I was pissed that she continued to allow that bih Mia to have so much control over her relationship. She had every right to be mad and hurt by his betrayal, but if you say you forgive someone, forgive and take the steps to move past it. That toxic ish she was displaying, then to compare him to her ex😔. I don't blame him for walking away, even if he only did it to give her time to breathe and get her mind right. That ish almost backfired, but he went and got his girl🥰. The sacrifice he decided to make at the end of the book, shows his growth as a man❤️
Najia🙄 & Nardo😍. I DID NOT LIKE HER FOR HIM! Now let me say this, I empathize with her when it came to that trauma cause the Lord knows I still have triggers from mine. She didn't want help. She clung to it like a second layer of skin in and allowed it to dictate how she lived her life. She was selfish asf. Nardo was the man women like me pray for, read about, dream about. He gave of himself so effortlessly when it came to her. He was truly heaven sent, flaws and all. I hated that he didn't truly allow himself the chance to truly love and be happy with Laila. I guess the heart wants what it wants🙄. I wanted Najia to really witness the next woman benefit from everything she took for granted cause she fumbled that ish out of Nardo's heart🤬. I was happy that Najia finally got her ish together and got that help she needed.
These couples have an amazing support team and really showed us that you have to hold yourself accountable for your screw ups. Tomorrow ain't promised to us, so live, laugh, and love while you can.
January 20, 2026
I just finished Property of a Rich Nigga 3, the finale, and here are my thoughts. Five stars. Every single book in this series was five stars.
Did this series stress me out? Yes.
Did it emotionally wreck me? Yes.
Did it piss me off? Absolutely.
Did it trigger me? Hell yes.
And yet… it was so good.
Going into book one, I was convinced none of these couples were endgame. Everyone was toxic. The men were toxic. The women were toxic. Even the women the men were clearly meant to end up with had moments that made me question how this could ever realistically work long term.
Now that I have read the entire series, I stand completely corrected. I genuinely cannot see any of them with anyone else. As much as I hate the whole “he knows where home is” narrative, I actually understand it here. Sometimes you go through so much with someone that it just makes sense, even when it is messy, painful, and imperfect.
I do not condone a lot of the things that happened between these couples, but life is not clean or pretty. Relationships are complicated and people are flawed. This series captured that perfectly.
This entire series was a whirlwind and a half, but it was insanely enjoyable. I could not stop reading. I finished all three books in two days and honestly would have done it in one if life had not gotten in the way. It was addictive, funny, entertaining, and impossible to put down. I did not even want a palate cleanser between books because all I wanted was to know what the hell was going on.
I loved the thrill. I loved the confusion. I even loved being pissed off. Normally when a book triggers me, I want to put it down, but this series had me in a chokehold. Even the moments that hit close to home did not stop me from reading.
That is how you know an author poured everything into their work. Even the negative emotions were part of the experience, and somehow that made it better.
I am a little scared to read more from Jessica right now because when an author delivers a five star series across the board, the next book can be disappointing. I do not want that yet. I think I will read a few other things first and then come back.
This is absolutely a series I can see myself rereading later in the year when I am in the mood for something toxic, chaotic, and unhinged. When the mood strikes, this is the kind of series that delivers.
Did this series stress me out? Yes.
Did it emotionally wreck me? Yes.
Did it piss me off? Absolutely.
Did it trigger me? Hell yes.
And yet… it was so good.
Going into book one, I was convinced none of these couples were endgame. Everyone was toxic. The men were toxic. The women were toxic. Even the women the men were clearly meant to end up with had moments that made me question how this could ever realistically work long term.
Now that I have read the entire series, I stand completely corrected. I genuinely cannot see any of them with anyone else. As much as I hate the whole “he knows where home is” narrative, I actually understand it here. Sometimes you go through so much with someone that it just makes sense, even when it is messy, painful, and imperfect.
I do not condone a lot of the things that happened between these couples, but life is not clean or pretty. Relationships are complicated and people are flawed. This series captured that perfectly.
This entire series was a whirlwind and a half, but it was insanely enjoyable. I could not stop reading. I finished all three books in two days and honestly would have done it in one if life had not gotten in the way. It was addictive, funny, entertaining, and impossible to put down. I did not even want a palate cleanser between books because all I wanted was to know what the hell was going on.
I loved the thrill. I loved the confusion. I even loved being pissed off. Normally when a book triggers me, I want to put it down, but this series had me in a chokehold. Even the moments that hit close to home did not stop me from reading.
That is how you know an author poured everything into their work. Even the negative emotions were part of the experience, and somehow that made it better.
I am a little scared to read more from Jessica right now because when an author delivers a five star series across the board, the next book can be disappointing. I do not want that yet. I think I will read a few other things first and then come back.
This is absolutely a series I can see myself rereading later in the year when I am in the mood for something toxic, chaotic, and unhinged. When the mood strikes, this is the kind of series that delivers.
April 8, 2026
At first I wasn’t gonna give this one 5 stars. I felt everything was going so fast with so many time jumps. BUT I loved this entire series and all the characters (which is rare!!). Only thing I didn’t care for was the spice level which could easily be skipped. I’m so sad there aren’t any more books in this series I needddddd moreeee!!! (Also I don’t appreciate how Jah and Faye’s wedding was skipped!)
My thoughts while reading:
- [ ] Whatttt Shauka ain’t no way you mad!?!? After you been cheating on Sariah for years!? After you literally got your “best friend” pregnant!?!? Sariah get your lick back girl!
- [ ] Lord not Moe snitching for a high and giving a statement right before his death. Jah you should have been taken care of him.
- [ ] I’m sorry but be foreal. Why have yall been waiting so long to take Jah to the hospital. He’s been down bad for 2 weeks now
- [ ] Messiah ain’t no way you done took a 6 year plea deal and Tory is pregnant! What gives?!
- [ ] Ain’t no way Shauka did all this to finally get Yaz back just to start unraveling and blowing up at her every other day. Dang she can’t even go visit her own home for a few hours without him going off thinking someone is abandoning him.
- [ ] Tory I understand you love messiah but ain’t no way I’m marrying him while he’s still behind bars and got 4 years left
- [ ] Dang I though this wedding was Jah and Faye’s not Yaz and shaukas
- [ ] Whatttt ain’t no way messiah done got released that fastttttt and made it to the wedding LOL.
- [ ] Whatttt. Not Faye pregnanttttt
- [ ] Not nardo engaged to Laila plus she had a baby. Naija you really fumbled this
- [ ] Whatttt ain’t no way yall didn’t include Jah and Faye wedding in the book!!!!!
- [ ] Im sorry Naija but you got the response you deserve from Nardo. Yes you had trauma but you knew you were wrong by consistently playing with his feelings. And now that he’s engaged and has a child with Laila, you wanna come around and say you love him!?!?
- [ ] Lord the way I thought Jah was dead and gone when he wasn’t answering the phone when Faye was calling to say she was in labor. This is tewwww muchhhhh!!!
- [ ] Okay at least Naija got Nardo back Lord Jesus!
- [ ] I’m glad Jah is leaving the game. He has a wife and baby girl now. About time the younger ones carry the weight. Princess is such a cute baby name!!!
My thoughts while reading:
- [ ] Whatttt Shauka ain’t no way you mad!?!? After you been cheating on Sariah for years!? After you literally got your “best friend” pregnant!?!? Sariah get your lick back girl!
- [ ] Lord not Moe snitching for a high and giving a statement right before his death. Jah you should have been taken care of him.
- [ ] I’m sorry but be foreal. Why have yall been waiting so long to take Jah to the hospital. He’s been down bad for 2 weeks now
- [ ] Messiah ain’t no way you done took a 6 year plea deal and Tory is pregnant! What gives?!
- [ ] Ain’t no way Shauka did all this to finally get Yaz back just to start unraveling and blowing up at her every other day. Dang she can’t even go visit her own home for a few hours without him going off thinking someone is abandoning him.
- [ ] Tory I understand you love messiah but ain’t no way I’m marrying him while he’s still behind bars and got 4 years left
- [ ] Dang I though this wedding was Jah and Faye’s not Yaz and shaukas
- [ ] Whatttt ain’t no way messiah done got released that fastttttt and made it to the wedding LOL.
- [ ] Whatttt. Not Faye pregnanttttt
- [ ] Not nardo engaged to Laila plus she had a baby. Naija you really fumbled this
- [ ] Whatttt ain’t no way yall didn’t include Jah and Faye wedding in the book!!!!!
- [ ] Im sorry Naija but you got the response you deserve from Nardo. Yes you had trauma but you knew you were wrong by consistently playing with his feelings. And now that he’s engaged and has a child with Laila, you wanna come around and say you love him!?!?
- [ ] Lord the way I thought Jah was dead and gone when he wasn’t answering the phone when Faye was calling to say she was in labor. This is tewwww muchhhhh!!!
- [ ] Okay at least Naija got Nardo back Lord Jesus!
- [ ] I’m glad Jah is leaving the game. He has a wife and baby girl now. About time the younger ones carry the weight. Princess is such a cute baby name!!!
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July 10, 2026
The first and second books were so good—they had me hooked from the beginning. There was so much happening all at once, but in a good way that kept me invested. Unfortunately, book three was a bit of a letdown for me. The plot just didn't have the same momentum as the first two.
The relationship drama also started to feel repetitive. I would have preferred more external conflict instead. A new cartel took over, and I wish we'd gotten more focus on that storyline. There were also a few characters who had been built up as major issues, but it didn't feel like we got satisfying conclusions for them the way we did with Faye's ex-friend, Sam.
I'm also okay with time jumps, but the six-month jump with Faye didn't really work for me. She spent so much time holding onto something that happened when they technically weren't even together or speaking. Was he wrong? Absolutely. But he genuinely believed she had betrayed him, and he also nearly died. It felt like that conflict could have been handled at the end of book two—she finds out, they deal with it, then he gets sick. Instead, it felt like we were revisiting similar relationship issues rather than moving the story forward.
I also struggled with Messiah's storyline. I understand that he didn't want attention brought to his family, but it didn't make sense to me that he wouldn't at least wait until his lawyers had a chance to do their job before making the decisions he did. Considering this family is supposed to be one of the most powerful in Chicago, with connections everywhere, I expected them to have the absolute best legal team on standby—a lawyer who was an absolute shark and could fight to get him off. If the story still needed him to end up in jail, I think it would have been more believable if there had simply been undeniable evidence against him, like the gun or something similar. I understand the commentary on the justice system, but based on how influential this family was built up to be throughout the series, I expected their resources and connections to play a much bigger role in that situation.
For me, the newly established relationships would have been much more interesting if they were tested by outside forces instead of repeating the same internal drama. Overall, I just wasn't as invested in this book as I was in the first two.
The relationship drama also started to feel repetitive. I would have preferred more external conflict instead. A new cartel took over, and I wish we'd gotten more focus on that storyline. There were also a few characters who had been built up as major issues, but it didn't feel like we got satisfying conclusions for them the way we did with Faye's ex-friend, Sam.
I'm also okay with time jumps, but the six-month jump with Faye didn't really work for me. She spent so much time holding onto something that happened when they technically weren't even together or speaking. Was he wrong? Absolutely. But he genuinely believed she had betrayed him, and he also nearly died. It felt like that conflict could have been handled at the end of book two—she finds out, they deal with it, then he gets sick. Instead, it felt like we were revisiting similar relationship issues rather than moving the story forward.
I also struggled with Messiah's storyline. I understand that he didn't want attention brought to his family, but it didn't make sense to me that he wouldn't at least wait until his lawyers had a chance to do their job before making the decisions he did. Considering this family is supposed to be one of the most powerful in Chicago, with connections everywhere, I expected them to have the absolute best legal team on standby—a lawyer who was an absolute shark and could fight to get him off. If the story still needed him to end up in jail, I think it would have been more believable if there had simply been undeniable evidence against him, like the gun or something similar. I understand the commentary on the justice system, but based on how influential this family was built up to be throughout the series, I expected their resources and connections to play a much bigger role in that situation.
For me, the newly established relationships would have been much more interesting if they were tested by outside forces instead of repeating the same internal drama. Overall, I just wasn't as invested in this book as I was in the first two.
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October 20, 2023
This was a nice wrap up of everything. At times I did find myself just wanting to be finished. But then it picked up and I was right back in it ! I’m happy that Jah stepped out of the game I think it was definitely time and him wanting to be able to be there for his daughter was amazing to see! Yaz and Shakura had a beautiful ending I love how this whole series showed therapy and just getting help in general in a positive light even though they were “street niggas” they still had real feelings and real feelings were to be dealt with. Tory got Messiah ass acting all the way correct and I love that for her and I love how he treats the kids she had previously as his own! It was about time Nardo was loved I felt so bad for him but understood that everyone dealt with trauma differently. I’m happy she got herslef together to get her man. Btw I loved Chloe!!! She was real the whole book and btw what ever happened to Mia and that damn baby?!!! Anyways This was awesome. 5 star series⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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September 2, 2026
DNF! Dragged out trauma read. I couldn’t even finish it. Also authors, if you’re going to incorporate the law in your books, please do adequate research. Without a solid witness, case against Messiah would’ve been dropped immediately. Not to mention, a junky is not a reliable witness for an arrest warrant. The bond being denied, NONE of it made sense. Not to mention Tory’s credibility and testimony was crap. I know it’s fiction but that part made no sense. These books drag out and the plot changes & drags. First Sariah was perfect and Yaz wasn’t in love with him and ok sharing him. Then all of a sudden she was a cheater & he was in love with Yaz. The narrative kept changing. None of the characters are likable. I couldn’t even finish it. Book one started great & then it just became a trauma read mixed with immaturity. These books were clearly dragged out for a coin.
May 6, 2023
10/10
I lovvvvveeeee this series! Jah & Faye just had me all over the place I loved their ending, very good. Shauka & Yaz really did it for me too baby I thought he really was bout to lose it glad everything worked out after that 304 Sariah. Messiah & Tory is everything for me by book 3 they turned out to be my fav couple in the series I just love they storyline. Now Naija & Nardo LISTEN TO ME I don’t know how anybody else felt reading but I felt Naija through the screen okay all the trauma she went through then to find Nardo was the most beautiful thing because she more than derserved it. All in all this read was 10/10 per usual Ms. Watkins always serving that’s why she’s my fav storyteller.
I lovvvvveeeee this series! Jah & Faye just had me all over the place I loved their ending, very good. Shauka & Yaz really did it for me too baby I thought he really was bout to lose it glad everything worked out after that 304 Sariah. Messiah & Tory is everything for me by book 3 they turned out to be my fav couple in the series I just love they storyline. Now Naija & Nardo LISTEN TO ME I don’t know how anybody else felt reading but I felt Naija through the screen okay all the trauma she went through then to find Nardo was the most beautiful thing because she more than derserved it. All in all this read was 10/10 per usual Ms. Watkins always serving that’s why she’s my fav storyteller.
February 2, 2026
it was good
This one was good my least favorite out of the 3. This one felt rushed with sooo much crammed into it. It felt like so much and nothing at all was happening. The time jumps threw me a bit being that there were sooo many of them, I did really like that they all got their person but Naija and Nardo happening at the end felt like a last minute decision that was thrown in. I felt with her trauma and being the only sister she was almost a side character. I wanted to see her growth and how her story would unfold but her storyline felt the least thought out. Still a really good book nonetheless and I enjoyed this finale. It ended with no lose ends and no cliff hangers making the story end neatly and tied with a bow.
This one was good my least favorite out of the 3. This one felt rushed with sooo much crammed into it. It felt like so much and nothing at all was happening. The time jumps threw me a bit being that there were sooo many of them, I did really like that they all got their person but Naija and Nardo happening at the end felt like a last minute decision that was thrown in. I felt with her trauma and being the only sister she was almost a side character. I wanted to see her growth and how her story would unfold but her storyline felt the least thought out. Still a really good book nonetheless and I enjoyed this finale. It ended with no lose ends and no cliff hangers making the story end neatly and tied with a bow.
April 30, 2023
Loved the ending
I feel like I wanted more of Najia and Nardo, especially since she didn’t give him a real chance until the end. I’m proud of her for getting herself together first though. I’m happy for Jah and Faye. They went through it in every book. 😩 Messiah's growth was amazing. He’s not even the same person from book 1. Tory stuck beside him fa sho. Shauka was my fav from the beginning. I wanted him to get all his heart's desires. Although, I would say he couldn’t take the game being dished back to him. Sariah had him all messed up. Overall, it is a very good series that I would recommend.
I feel like I wanted more of Najia and Nardo, especially since she didn’t give him a real chance until the end. I’m proud of her for getting herself together first though. I’m happy for Jah and Faye. They went through it in every book. 😩 Messiah's growth was amazing. He’s not even the same person from book 1. Tory stuck beside him fa sho. Shauka was my fav from the beginning. I wanted him to get all his heart's desires. Although, I would say he couldn’t take the game being dished back to him. Sariah had him all messed up. Overall, it is a very good series that I would recommend.
May 7, 2023
Rich Niggas
Messiah really matured when he went to prison. I believed he loved it in prison with the way he was living. I’m so glad Tory didn’t sleep with that NFL player I really wanted things to work out with her and Messiah. Man for a minute there I thought Jah was going to die. Glad he made it but, I’m glad that him and Faye were able to work things out. Shaukah was losing it with all the things that was going on with the family and him having to run things while Jah was down. I’m just glad he got himself together for his family. Najia and Nardo even got there relationship straightened out.
Messiah really matured when he went to prison. I believed he loved it in prison with the way he was living. I’m so glad Tory didn’t sleep with that NFL player I really wanted things to work out with her and Messiah. Man for a minute there I thought Jah was going to die. Glad he made it but, I’m glad that him and Faye were able to work things out. Shaukah was losing it with all the things that was going on with the family and him having to run things while Jah was down. I’m just glad he got himself together for his family. Najia and Nardo even got there relationship straightened out.
May 26, 2023
Yea! Yea!
If ever a family needed a happily ever after,this is the one. This family never's addresses the fact that they have problems and need help. I don't just mean talking about them,and not seeking help.I knew that Sariah was dirty and got exposed.Also Messiah steps up like a "Boss" and handles business.and I give a hat's off to Jah for saving his friend . Faye handles her problems and life a boss and serves a cold dish of "get back". Overall this was a fanstic story from the first book. I can't tell you any more without giving the juicy parts away. You are going to have to read.
If ever a family needed a happily ever after,this is the one. This family never's addresses the fact that they have problems and need help. I don't just mean talking about them,and not seeking help.I knew that Sariah was dirty and got exposed.Also Messiah steps up like a "Boss" and handles business.and I give a hat's off to Jah for saving his friend . Faye handles her problems and life a boss and serves a cold dish of "get back". Overall this was a fanstic story from the first book. I can't tell you any more without giving the juicy parts away. You are going to have to read.
May 13, 2024
Great story ! Haven't been disappointed yet !
I can't stop smiling. This was an emotional, funny, intense ride filled with love, trauma, pain, mental health, family, heartbreak, betrayal, forgiveness, growth, and overcoming ! But I loved every chapter of it ! I'm proud of the Disciple men and woman ! Life has a thing of getting in the way of of our plans and our destiny. But one thing about it and one thing for sure is that destiny is going to happen and in the right timing! We all deserve the deepest desires of our hearts and this book... it portrays that. It gives hope and longing that everything works out as it should !
I can't stop smiling. This was an emotional, funny, intense ride filled with love, trauma, pain, mental health, family, heartbreak, betrayal, forgiveness, growth, and overcoming ! But I loved every chapter of it ! I'm proud of the Disciple men and woman ! Life has a thing of getting in the way of of our plans and our destiny. But one thing about it and one thing for sure is that destiny is going to happen and in the right timing! We all deserve the deepest desires of our hearts and this book... it portrays that. It gives hope and longing that everything works out as it should !
January 17, 2025
2.5 ⭐️ The series started off with a bang but the more she wrote the more the words repeated and the story became excessive. 1100 words could have been like 6-700. I’m an advocate of writing a story with a few storylines and tidying them all up. Mia was introduced and then disappeared without a wrap to that story. Sariah was an intricate fixture in book 1 and 2 and then poof no wedding and she disappears. We get a detailed account of Jah’s fight with COVID but we skip 2 years and miss the work Shauka and Najia put in for their healing…..Glad they all got their happy ending but it really could have ended after book 2.
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October 8, 2026
4.5 stars. The finale of the saga! I think it can be hard to “land the plane” after such a full series. In this book, Jah and Faye consider how to move on together after hard times and lost trust, Shauka and Yaz discover how they might turn co-parenting to partnership, Messiah and Toya handle being apart physically while growing physically (and I love how he celebrates his wife being a baddie), and Naija and Nardo grapple with how to overcome her sexual trauma to build love. The happily ever afters were great, but it is always hard to end these stories without it feeling too cheesy. But cheesy isn’t always bad! A good read!
May 4, 2023
2.25 stars
Not my favorite. Grammatical errors here and there. I know playas eff up but this author is too deep in the game to still have this amount of errors in a book. Its time for an editor or at the very least a new one. Story just wasn't good to me. I read this book because I'd read the first two but this is the end of the road for me and the disciples. Story was lackluster and underwhelming and I found myself not liking the characters this go around. Najia and Shauka drove me up the wall!
Not my favorite. Grammatical errors here and there. I know playas eff up but this author is too deep in the game to still have this amount of errors in a book. Its time for an editor or at the very least a new one. Story just wasn't good to me. I read this book because I'd read the first two but this is the end of the road for me and the disciples. Story was lackluster and underwhelming and I found myself not liking the characters this go around. Najia and Shauka drove me up the wall!
May 17, 2023
Awesome series!
I absolutely loved this book. The growth of the Disciple siblings was awesome. It was good to see them come full circle as a loving family and grow into full relationships with the women that held them. The things that they endured during their childhood had lasting effects on their adulthood, but they were able to get the help that they needed to allow others into their lives. Well written series that was well written, flowed well, drama filled and kept my attention.
I absolutely loved this book. The growth of the Disciple siblings was awesome. It was good to see them come full circle as a loving family and grow into full relationships with the women that held them. The things that they endured during their childhood had lasting effects on their adulthood, but they were able to get the help that they needed to allow others into their lives. Well written series that was well written, flowed well, drama filled and kept my attention.
May 24, 2023
Cool I guess
As a whole the series came together to make a decent read but yes it was a drawn out journey.
And I know this will sound off to some but I didn't like Shakau and Yaz together at all! Maybe it was the way they were present as brother & sister and besties in the beginning or all the cheating on who we thought was a good woman or the way it took until book 2 to expose this woman but it felt like romanticizing two, sorry three toxic a** people. Yuck! Everyone was cheating in this book really 🧐 now that I think about it!
As a whole the series came together to make a decent read but yes it was a drawn out journey.
And I know this will sound off to some but I didn't like Shakau and Yaz together at all! Maybe it was the way they were present as brother & sister and besties in the beginning or all the cheating on who we thought was a good woman or the way it took until book 2 to expose this woman but it felt like romanticizing two, sorry three toxic a** people. Yuck! Everyone was cheating in this book really 🧐 now that I think about it!
August 21, 2023
Slow, Boring & immature
This series could've been cut down to 2 books. The books were way too long & drawn out. The characters annoyed the heck out if me. The sex scenes were long, boring and drawn out. A bunch of way too immature young adults calling themselves grown was ridiculous, factor in them being rich & disrespectful then you have a terrible read. I forced myself to finish the series in hopes it would get better but it didn't. I literally jumped ahead because it was that boring & predictable. I usually like Ms Watkins books but this was a waste of time!
This series could've been cut down to 2 books. The books were way too long & drawn out. The characters annoyed the heck out if me. The sex scenes were long, boring and drawn out. A bunch of way too immature young adults calling themselves grown was ridiculous, factor in them being rich & disrespectful then you have a terrible read. I forced myself to finish the series in hopes it would get better but it didn't. I literally jumped ahead because it was that boring & predictable. I usually like Ms Watkins books but this was a waste of time!
March 2, 2025
such a great ending to this series!
I was so happy to read a series based on a family from my hometown. The Disciple siblings, Queen & Buck, and their extended family deserves happiness after the trauma they’ve all been through. I was going to cry if Jah didn’t go get Faye. My heart ached everytime for Najia, I’m so happy that she has a man like Nardo to show her unconditional love. There is no time limit on your healing journey.
Great job on this series to the author Jessica Watkins.
I was so happy to read a series based on a family from my hometown. The Disciple siblings, Queen & Buck, and their extended family deserves happiness after the trauma they’ve all been through. I was going to cry if Jah didn’t go get Faye. My heart ached everytime for Najia, I’m so happy that she has a man like Nardo to show her unconditional love. There is no time limit on your healing journey.
Great job on this series to the author Jessica Watkins.
April 30, 2023
Loved this
This book was so touching to me because in 2021 I was rushed to the hospital with Covid-19 double pneumonia and in septic shock and I had to get put in a coma and this book reminded me of what me and my family went through cause they definitely thought I wasn’t going to make it I had to learn how to walk and use my hands again so I can relate to everything that Jah went through I love this series especially this part
This book was so touching to me because in 2021 I was rushed to the hospital with Covid-19 double pneumonia and in septic shock and I had to get put in a coma and this book reminded me of what me and my family went through cause they definitely thought I wasn’t going to make it I had to learn how to walk and use my hands again so I can relate to everything that Jah went through I love this series especially this part
May 2, 2023
Jessica NEVER disappoints!
This was an exceptional end to the story of the Disciple siblings. There were many highs and lows and at one point I thought Jessica was going to end this series “a la” Tyler Perry and I was going to be LIVID! Thankfully that was not the case. Through the evolution of the siblings and their partners we were able to experience very relatable circumstances, and I was here for it all.
This was an exceptional end to the story of the Disciple siblings. There were many highs and lows and at one point I thought Jessica was going to end this series “a la” Tyler Perry and I was going to be LIVID! Thankfully that was not the case. Through the evolution of the siblings and their partners we were able to experience very relatable circumstances, and I was here for it all.
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