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Flyy Girl #2
For the Love of Money
Tracy Ellison, the sizzling heroine of the bestselling Flyy Girl, returns in this razor-sharp sequel from acclaimed author Omar Tyree.
From hard-knocks Philly to glamorous Hollywood, Tracy Ellison has truly walked the walk. Now twenty-eight years old and a major movie star, the original Flyy Girl is returning to her East Coast roots. As Tracy reconnects with friends, she seems on the brink of a happily-ever-after existence. But as she begins to address the uncertainties of her youth, Tracy stirs up a string of difficult questions about past loves, ambivalent family ties, and her artistic ambitions.
Can attaining success and happiness really be as simple as Tracy makes it look? Crackling with honesty and passion, For the Love of Money is a triumphant continuation of the adventures of one of contemporary fiction's most outrageous young heroines.
From hard-knocks Philly to glamorous Hollywood, Tracy Ellison has truly walked the walk. Now twenty-eight years old and a major movie star, the original Flyy Girl is returning to her East Coast roots. As Tracy reconnects with friends, she seems on the brink of a happily-ever-after existence. But as she begins to address the uncertainties of her youth, Tracy stirs up a string of difficult questions about past loves, ambivalent family ties, and her artistic ambitions.
Can attaining success and happiness really be as simple as Tracy makes it look? Crackling with honesty and passion, For the Love of Money is a triumphant continuation of the adventures of one of contemporary fiction's most outrageous young heroines.
416 pages, Paperback
First published January 28, 2000
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About the author
Omar Tyree
106 books929 followersOmar Tyree, a New York Times best-selling author, a 2001 NAACP Image Award recipient for Outstanding Literature in Fiction, and a 2006 Phillis Wheatley Literary Award winner for Body of Work in Urban Fiction, has published 16 books and has sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide that has generated more than $30 million.
With a degree in Print Journalism from Howard University in 1991, Tyree has been recognized as one of the most renowned contemporary writers in the literary community. He is also an informed and passionate speaker on various community-related and intellectual topics. Now entering the world of feature films, business lectures, and children’s books, Tyree is a tireless creator and visionary of few limitations.
Tyree is a popular speaker on the university and corporate circuits. In his “Equation for Life” lecture, Tyree weaves together a full-proof formula for attaining lifelong success in business, as well as everyday living. Ideal for innovation, corporate sales and marketing teams, one attendee who heard the lecture commented, “Omar Tyree’s Equation for Life speech made me rethink my whole life - it has given me the focus I need.” The success of the speeches over the last 11 years landed Tyree his first nonfiction book deal with John Wiley, the number 1 business publisher in the world. The Equation: Applying the 4 Indisputable Components of Business Success, is being released in early January 2009.
As an author, journalist, performance poet, songwriter, screenwriter,entrepreneur, innovator of various creations, and an energetic and fiery speaker, Tyree is no stranger to the world of contemporary urban influence. Tyree became one of the dominant literary promoters of the 1990s, leading to offers of publishing deals by a number of influential mainstream book publishers. In 1995, he signed a lucrative two-book arrangement with publishing powerhouse Simon & S chuster. A few years later, Tyree signed an undisclosed long-term contract that established him amongst Simon & Schuster’s top authors.
His journey as an entrepreneur began in his early 20s when he started the book publishing company Mar Productions, to release his earliest works of fiction. Tyree’s entrepreneurial ventures have evolved to include the Urban Literacy Project as a nonprofit organization to inspire reading, writing, thinking,visualization, application and financial literacy skills among disadvantaged youth and adults. He has also formed Renaissance Entertainment Group, a partnership with self-made multimillionaire Arthur Wylie, to produce Tyree’s body of fiction novels into feature films.
Tyree’s articles have been published in the Washington Post, Essence, Upscale, Ebony, TheDailyVoice.com and several other publications
With a degree in Print Journalism from Howard University in 1991, Tyree has been recognized as one of the most renowned contemporary writers in the literary community. He is also an informed and passionate speaker on various community-related and intellectual topics. Now entering the world of feature films, business lectures, and children’s books, Tyree is a tireless creator and visionary of few limitations.
Tyree is a popular speaker on the university and corporate circuits. In his “Equation for Life” lecture, Tyree weaves together a full-proof formula for attaining lifelong success in business, as well as everyday living. Ideal for innovation, corporate sales and marketing teams, one attendee who heard the lecture commented, “Omar Tyree’s Equation for Life speech made me rethink my whole life - it has given me the focus I need.” The success of the speeches over the last 11 years landed Tyree his first nonfiction book deal with John Wiley, the number 1 business publisher in the world. The Equation: Applying the 4 Indisputable Components of Business Success, is being released in early January 2009.
As an author, journalist, performance poet, songwriter, screenwriter,entrepreneur, innovator of various creations, and an energetic and fiery speaker, Tyree is no stranger to the world of contemporary urban influence. Tyree became one of the dominant literary promoters of the 1990s, leading to offers of publishing deals by a number of influential mainstream book publishers. In 1995, he signed a lucrative two-book arrangement with publishing powerhouse Simon & S chuster. A few years later, Tyree signed an undisclosed long-term contract that established him amongst Simon & Schuster’s top authors.
His journey as an entrepreneur began in his early 20s when he started the book publishing company Mar Productions, to release his earliest works of fiction. Tyree’s entrepreneurial ventures have evolved to include the Urban Literacy Project as a nonprofit organization to inspire reading, writing, thinking,visualization, application and financial literacy skills among disadvantaged youth and adults. He has also formed Renaissance Entertainment Group, a partnership with self-made multimillionaire Arthur Wylie, to produce Tyree’s body of fiction novels into feature films.
Tyree’s articles have been published in the Washington Post, Essence, Upscale, Ebony, TheDailyVoice.com and several other publications
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January 27, 2010
I was so disappointed with this sequel! It was hard to follow. Mr. Tyree should have left well enough alone.
August 11, 2011
I was so pissed when I read this. Flyy Girl was 10 times better, and this was such as disappointment.
October 3, 2018
This is not my favorite book nor the most interesting read I've ever had. I found the author's writing to be very interesting, but not very warm and engrossing. For the Love of Money opens with the moment in 2011 when Polk learned that his annual hedge-fund bonus would be $3.6 million—and he was furious that it wasn’t twice as much. He then backs up to describe the steps and missteps that brought him to that point.
Polk and his twin brother, Ben, grew up in a tumultuous household in Los Angeles where there was never enough money and their narcissistic dad held sway, often abusively. Overweight and socially unskilled, both brothers were bullied until they took up wrestling, a pursuit that led Polk to Columbia University. But at Columbia, Polk descended into binge drinking, drug use and bulimia. After breaking into a dormmate’s room and stealing pot, he was asked to leave the university.
Still, Polk was competitive and ambitious, and he managed to get hired as an analyst at Bank of America, where he traded bonds and credit default swaps (CDS), and then snagged a trader position at a premier hedge fund. He’d “made it”—still in his 20s, he had an enormous Manhattan loft and a beautiful girlfriend. But he slowly came to terms with ambition’s underside: his addiction to drugs, alcohol and porn, estrangement from Ben and crippling envy. With the help of a counselor and his first boss, now a mentor, Polk gained sobriety and repaired his relationships.
Polk’s redemptive one-step-forward, one-step-back story, along with his insider’s view of Wall Street and the larger issues of income inequality, make for a memoir that’s not only revealing but also timely. Don't largely recommend. Proceed at your own risk.
Polk and his twin brother, Ben, grew up in a tumultuous household in Los Angeles where there was never enough money and their narcissistic dad held sway, often abusively. Overweight and socially unskilled, both brothers were bullied until they took up wrestling, a pursuit that led Polk to Columbia University. But at Columbia, Polk descended into binge drinking, drug use and bulimia. After breaking into a dormmate’s room and stealing pot, he was asked to leave the university.
Still, Polk was competitive and ambitious, and he managed to get hired as an analyst at Bank of America, where he traded bonds and credit default swaps (CDS), and then snagged a trader position at a premier hedge fund. He’d “made it”—still in his 20s, he had an enormous Manhattan loft and a beautiful girlfriend. But he slowly came to terms with ambition’s underside: his addiction to drugs, alcohol and porn, estrangement from Ben and crippling envy. With the help of a counselor and his first boss, now a mentor, Polk gained sobriety and repaired his relationships.
Polk’s redemptive one-step-forward, one-step-back story, along with his insider’s view of Wall Street and the larger issues of income inequality, make for a memoir that’s not only revealing but also timely. Don't largely recommend. Proceed at your own risk.
October 12, 2024
I've sat on this review for over a week before finally sitting down to formulate my thoughts and it's simply this: I did not like this book at all.
At first it felt nostalgic (I usually am someone who likes pop culture references in my books) but all of it was overdone and not written very well (imho).
I'm actually not sure why Mr. Tyree thought the same people who enjoyed book one, would enjoy this?? (respectfully) The content was literally completely different, and I get that "Tracy" was trying to prove she was more than the fast girl of her youth...
But honestly, nothing was satisfying about this book. Had I not done it on audiobook, I would have DNF'd.
Considering how I feel about this book, I'm actually a little nervous to dive into some of the other throwback titles from him that I picked up when I purchased this one.
At first it felt nostalgic (I usually am someone who likes pop culture references in my books) but all of it was overdone and not written very well (imho).
I'm actually not sure why Mr. Tyree thought the same people who enjoyed book one, would enjoy this?? (respectfully) The content was literally completely different, and I get that "Tracy" was trying to prove she was more than the fast girl of her youth...
But honestly, nothing was satisfying about this book. Had I not done it on audiobook, I would have DNF'd.
Considering how I feel about this book, I'm actually a little nervous to dive into some of the other throwback titles from him that I picked up when I purchased this one.
April 20, 2010
This book had me wanting more. Sex Money Lies And Betray. Basically telling the real life in living in the hood. Jobs are not easy to get for those who enjoy to smoke , or sag there jeans. So they find other ways to get money. hustleing is one deadly thing to do . You step on someone elses truff , get ready to have some kinda beef. Not only does it have you crawling out your seat for more , you might even drop a tear or too . you will fall in love with all the charcters. Each of them have there own personality's and make you think about people in the real world.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 22, 2014
This was to have been the sequel to Flyy Girl...NOT! I bearly recognized the flyy girl in this book from the original. I think that too many years passed by the author before attempting to follow up. It was a big let down for me. I struggled to get through it, so much so that I laid it down for about a year and forced myself to finish in hopes it would get better in the end. I honestly read this sequel to complete the series.
April 21, 2012
this is a good boook it is better the fly girl. it took me less time to read this one!
July 19, 2024
For The Love Of Money
Im June 96, Tracy is now teaching middle school, but after a conference with a parent whose kid didn’t do the work demands the child be passed, Tracey decides teaching just isn’t for her anymore. She starts to again long for the fast life. So she calls up a college friend (Kendra) who lives in LA to come out and pay her a visit. Kendra says if she’s interested she can introduce her to her friend Yolanda whose connected to the entertainment business. After a few days of bringing out in LA, Tracey has already picked out a condo and plans to have moved there by Christmas. Yolanda meets with her and tells her that if she’s serious about screenwriting she suggests she take some writing courses at the Biz and UCLA. When her move is permanent they can sit down and talk.
By September, on Tracey’s birthday she takes her first crash course in screenwriting, She meets two significant classmates (Susan and Richard). Susan is just there to learn everything about the business. Richard she considers an “associate” (No one she’d be willing to date, but someone she’ll say close to just for the connection). Susan she likes but loses contact with her after the class. In October, Tracey enrolls in the UCLA Extension Program and attempts to write her first screen play motivated by a crazy driver who keeps cutting her off and almost runs her off the road. Only it doesn’t go over to well and the class (men) pick it apart. After a bogus Hollywood network party, Rahema calls Tracey and surprises her by the news that she’s getting married and is three months pregnant.
Tracey completes the screenwriting course. She calls Yolanda up and she invites her to a sci-fi wrap party. Tracey is hesitant but Yolanda claims that’s where the money is and not to get hung up on “black shit”. At the party, she makes a big impression and again meets up with Susan who she finds out family has powerful connections in the entertainment industry. A director (Time) gives Tracey his card and mentions he’s looking for someone to fill an assistant position. After sending in some of her writing samples Tracey gets the position on a series called “Conditions of Mentality” for three thousand dollars an episode. Shortly after Tracey runs into Victor again when going home to attend Rahema’s wedding. Tracey tries to seduce Victor but he ends up again playing mind games with her by refusing not to use a condom and suggesting she be his second wife. After this Tracey decides to finally let Victor go.
When she returns to LA, Tracey becomes more in demand and writes another episode for Conditions. But eventually, a new boss is hired and she lets the show go. In July, she meets a young, hot, model and uses him as her plaything for a little while out of loneliness and horniness (Cole). But down the line she sees she’s not the only one he’s plaing around with and gets bored with him.
Tracey starts to notice the lack of black roles. She takes on a newcomer named Reba and starts to write a show for her about the South. She even gets Cole a role or two on some sitcoms. During this time (Spring 98) Susan legally becomes an agent and Tracey sign her with. No networks take much interest in Reba’s show. Then one does only it wants there to be another lead white actress. Only Tracey *knows* this game. They’ll eventually pus the white actress to the front and kick Reba out. So she refuses. Susan argues that it will get Reba’s food in the door and be a good opportunity. Tracey doesn’t want to sell her people short. This leads to an argument with Tracey dissing Susan’s family (assuming they’re all about the money). Susan takes her to meet her uncle who advises Tracy that those who create for the love of passion get better, while those who do for money get worse. So Susan agrees to shop around for a good fit for the show. This leads to Tracey writing a poem called “Led Astray” that she also develops into a script.
Reba’s show gets turned into something called “Peaches and Cream” about two girl’s from the South whose parents (the white one) gets killed in a plane crash and she has no family to stay with. Reba gets pissed with Tracey that she turned the show down and she starts getting hate from the other actresses who’ve heard that Tracey will be working on a movie “Lad Astray”. Tracey then finds out Reba and Cole have hooked up. Tracey is pissed because of all the ways she helped Reba and this is how she repays her.
Led Astray is shot and the wrap party takes place Realizing she’s the only one there without a date, Tracey ends up sleeping with the director. But for some complicated reason, it doesn’t go much further than that, It ends with Tracey looking fabulous stepping out of the limo for the premiere for Led Astray.
In 2999, she returns home to speak to her old high school (Germantown High). They ask questions about Victor, how to make it in Hollywood, and about the sex scenes she shoots in Led Astray. After deciding she should keep an eye (and having lunch with) her impressionable cousin (Vanessa) she buys her Dad an Infinit as a bday present but ends up getting an “attempted” carjacking not far from her house. Luckily one of the thieves knows who she is and lets her off with giving them 40.00 She catches up with old friends one of em (Kiwanna) is now married to a white man and (Mercedes) wants her to pay for a house she wants. Later she does decide to buy the house for her but makes her agree to keep up the mortgage first. Until then it’ll be in her name.
While at home, she gets a script for a movie called “Road Kill” and she immediately starts to add her own touches about a character named “Alexis” who takes out gang bangers who hunt down women. Tracey decides that she’ll invite Vanessa out to LA every summer because she thinks Vanessa could use a change of pace, but her mother isn’t having it. But it ends up working out this way because Vanessa hits her mother and she kicks her out. Unfortunately, this is the time Tracey gets the role. So she invites Jason out also. Omar Tyree agrees to write the sequel “For the Love of Money” after not responding nearly half the book. Tracey becomes a millionaire for the advance copies of the rewrite of “Fly Girl” and she finds a small, movie, company “Wide Vision” that accepted all her changes to the original version of “Road Kill”
My Thoughts
SO SO FUNNY! The AUTHOR throughout the WHOLE book didn’t want to write this book because he KNEW that no one was interested in this book without Tracey and Victor’s relationship. But IRONICALLY he wrote it ANYWAY! Like so many reviewers, when I first read this book, I just didn’t like it. I thought it dragged. I thought it was NOTHING like Fly Girl. I thought it was boring and I didn’t remember how it ended. Actually, the ironic thing is had this story been about Tracey’s REAL life been the plot of “Led Astray” it would have been SO MUCH BETTER! But even though this still wasn’t as good as Fly girl, I think I had a certain appreciation that I didn’t before for this book because even though it was slow, it went into what it takes to make it in Hollywood in the writing business if you want your writing to be successful. Lately, I have decided to write a series of books and have been faced with the question after I write it (the books) what next? And what if one day they get turned into television scripts or a movie scripts? It made a good point about having black scripts taken over by white actresses (actors). It also made a good point about Hollywood not accepting certain kinds of scrips. It put a lot of things in my head that already have been in my head. I got the idea to write the series I've been working on. And this book shows more than anything it’s all about who you know and having connections! I don’t know if it all happens this quick. That part I found the pace a little bit unbelievable. But maybe it does happen like that for some peop[e (the ones who ARE lucky enough to be connected). I could also appreciate that when this book ends Tracey does ALL this, move to LA, get her first job on a television show, get her script “Led Astray” turned into a movie (starring herself) WITHOUT THE HELP OF A MAN! And it ends with her attending the premier for “Led Astray” WITHOUT A MAN! OR having to sleep around. I really don’t think she needed Victor at ALL! His part in this wasn’t even necessary. So if you take these points, this really wasn’t the worse thing I’ve read. I do get how lonely being single can be with no one to share your success with but I think this story was strong in it’s own right. Maybe it wasn't *the* most exciting but it shows what it takes if you want a career in writing in Hollywood and it gives a positive message that speaks to the strength of determination.
Rating: 6
Im June 96, Tracy is now teaching middle school, but after a conference with a parent whose kid didn’t do the work demands the child be passed, Tracey decides teaching just isn’t for her anymore. She starts to again long for the fast life. So she calls up a college friend (Kendra) who lives in LA to come out and pay her a visit. Kendra says if she’s interested she can introduce her to her friend Yolanda whose connected to the entertainment business. After a few days of bringing out in LA, Tracey has already picked out a condo and plans to have moved there by Christmas. Yolanda meets with her and tells her that if she’s serious about screenwriting she suggests she take some writing courses at the Biz and UCLA. When her move is permanent they can sit down and talk.
By September, on Tracey’s birthday she takes her first crash course in screenwriting, She meets two significant classmates (Susan and Richard). Susan is just there to learn everything about the business. Richard she considers an “associate” (No one she’d be willing to date, but someone she’ll say close to just for the connection). Susan she likes but loses contact with her after the class. In October, Tracey enrolls in the UCLA Extension Program and attempts to write her first screen play motivated by a crazy driver who keeps cutting her off and almost runs her off the road. Only it doesn’t go over to well and the class (men) pick it apart. After a bogus Hollywood network party, Rahema calls Tracey and surprises her by the news that she’s getting married and is three months pregnant.
Tracey completes the screenwriting course. She calls Yolanda up and she invites her to a sci-fi wrap party. Tracey is hesitant but Yolanda claims that’s where the money is and not to get hung up on “black shit”. At the party, she makes a big impression and again meets up with Susan who she finds out family has powerful connections in the entertainment industry. A director (Time) gives Tracey his card and mentions he’s looking for someone to fill an assistant position. After sending in some of her writing samples Tracey gets the position on a series called “Conditions of Mentality” for three thousand dollars an episode. Shortly after Tracey runs into Victor again when going home to attend Rahema’s wedding. Tracey tries to seduce Victor but he ends up again playing mind games with her by refusing not to use a condom and suggesting she be his second wife. After this Tracey decides to finally let Victor go.
When she returns to LA, Tracey becomes more in demand and writes another episode for Conditions. But eventually, a new boss is hired and she lets the show go. In July, she meets a young, hot, model and uses him as her plaything for a little while out of loneliness and horniness (Cole). But down the line she sees she’s not the only one he’s plaing around with and gets bored with him.
Tracey starts to notice the lack of black roles. She takes on a newcomer named Reba and starts to write a show for her about the South. She even gets Cole a role or two on some sitcoms. During this time (Spring 98) Susan legally becomes an agent and Tracey sign her with. No networks take much interest in Reba’s show. Then one does only it wants there to be another lead white actress. Only Tracey *knows* this game. They’ll eventually pus the white actress to the front and kick Reba out. So she refuses. Susan argues that it will get Reba’s food in the door and be a good opportunity. Tracey doesn’t want to sell her people short. This leads to an argument with Tracey dissing Susan’s family (assuming they’re all about the money). Susan takes her to meet her uncle who advises Tracy that those who create for the love of passion get better, while those who do for money get worse. So Susan agrees to shop around for a good fit for the show. This leads to Tracey writing a poem called “Led Astray” that she also develops into a script.
Reba’s show gets turned into something called “Peaches and Cream” about two girl’s from the South whose parents (the white one) gets killed in a plane crash and she has no family to stay with. Reba gets pissed with Tracey that she turned the show down and she starts getting hate from the other actresses who’ve heard that Tracey will be working on a movie “Lad Astray”. Tracey then finds out Reba and Cole have hooked up. Tracey is pissed because of all the ways she helped Reba and this is how she repays her.
Led Astray is shot and the wrap party takes place Realizing she’s the only one there without a date, Tracey ends up sleeping with the director. But for some complicated reason, it doesn’t go much further than that, It ends with Tracey looking fabulous stepping out of the limo for the premiere for Led Astray.
In 2999, she returns home to speak to her old high school (Germantown High). They ask questions about Victor, how to make it in Hollywood, and about the sex scenes she shoots in Led Astray. After deciding she should keep an eye (and having lunch with) her impressionable cousin (Vanessa) she buys her Dad an Infinit as a bday present but ends up getting an “attempted” carjacking not far from her house. Luckily one of the thieves knows who she is and lets her off with giving them 40.00 She catches up with old friends one of em (Kiwanna) is now married to a white man and (Mercedes) wants her to pay for a house she wants. Later she does decide to buy the house for her but makes her agree to keep up the mortgage first. Until then it’ll be in her name.
While at home, she gets a script for a movie called “Road Kill” and she immediately starts to add her own touches about a character named “Alexis” who takes out gang bangers who hunt down women. Tracey decides that she’ll invite Vanessa out to LA every summer because she thinks Vanessa could use a change of pace, but her mother isn’t having it. But it ends up working out this way because Vanessa hits her mother and she kicks her out. Unfortunately, this is the time Tracey gets the role. So she invites Jason out also. Omar Tyree agrees to write the sequel “For the Love of Money” after not responding nearly half the book. Tracey becomes a millionaire for the advance copies of the rewrite of “Fly Girl” and she finds a small, movie, company “Wide Vision” that accepted all her changes to the original version of “Road Kill”
My Thoughts
SO SO FUNNY! The AUTHOR throughout the WHOLE book didn’t want to write this book because he KNEW that no one was interested in this book without Tracey and Victor’s relationship. But IRONICALLY he wrote it ANYWAY! Like so many reviewers, when I first read this book, I just didn’t like it. I thought it dragged. I thought it was NOTHING like Fly Girl. I thought it was boring and I didn’t remember how it ended. Actually, the ironic thing is had this story been about Tracey’s REAL life been the plot of “Led Astray” it would have been SO MUCH BETTER! But even though this still wasn’t as good as Fly girl, I think I had a certain appreciation that I didn’t before for this book because even though it was slow, it went into what it takes to make it in Hollywood in the writing business if you want your writing to be successful. Lately, I have decided to write a series of books and have been faced with the question after I write it (the books) what next? And what if one day they get turned into television scripts or a movie scripts? It made a good point about having black scripts taken over by white actresses (actors). It also made a good point about Hollywood not accepting certain kinds of scrips. It put a lot of things in my head that already have been in my head. I got the idea to write the series I've been working on. And this book shows more than anything it’s all about who you know and having connections! I don’t know if it all happens this quick. That part I found the pace a little bit unbelievable. But maybe it does happen like that for some peop[e (the ones who ARE lucky enough to be connected). I could also appreciate that when this book ends Tracey does ALL this, move to LA, get her first job on a television show, get her script “Led Astray” turned into a movie (starring herself) WITHOUT THE HELP OF A MAN! And it ends with her attending the premier for “Led Astray” WITHOUT A MAN! OR having to sleep around. I really don’t think she needed Victor at ALL! His part in this wasn’t even necessary. So if you take these points, this really wasn’t the worse thing I’ve read. I do get how lonely being single can be with no one to share your success with but I think this story was strong in it’s own right. Maybe it wasn't *the* most exciting but it shows what it takes if you want a career in writing in Hollywood and it gives a positive message that speaks to the strength of determination.
Rating: 6
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 27, 2025
"Life is so much more complicated than politics," she said. "Politics are black or white, rich or poor, North or South, Democrat or Republican, male or female. But in reality, we are all of those things. We're just forced to choose."
— Character quote (Kiwana, Tracy's friend).
I felt this one.
I’ll admit—I may have lacked some context going into this novel, since I hadn’t read Flyy Girl. But even so, I found this to be a solid, engaging read. The author follows Tracy through the highs and lows of her life, exploring new dynamics with family and friends—all through the lens of her newfound fame.
And with fame come rumors... No, Tracy is not a lesbian. Her fans, on the other hand? Let’s just say I was crushing hard. What a queen.
Tracy is a strong, self-made woman, and Tyree writes her with emotional depth and sharp insight into how past wounds can still linger, even after "making it big."
— Character quote (Kiwana, Tracy's friend).
I felt this one.
I’ll admit—I may have lacked some context going into this novel, since I hadn’t read Flyy Girl. But even so, I found this to be a solid, engaging read. The author follows Tracy through the highs and lows of her life, exploring new dynamics with family and friends—all through the lens of her newfound fame.
And with fame come rumors... No, Tracy is not a lesbian. Her fans, on the other hand? Let’s just say I was crushing hard. What a queen.
Tracy is a strong, self-made woman, and Tyree writes her with emotional depth and sharp insight into how past wounds can still linger, even after "making it big."
August 2, 2024
Tracy is a go-getter and I loved that about her throughout the entire story! It seemed as if her sexual past as a TEENAGER ruffled many feathers, but I could not rap my mind around why her past was such a big deal in Hollywood. It is important to note that I read the this book before reading Flyy Girl (current read). I really loved how Tracy maneuvered her way in black Hollywood and Hollywood spaces, her love life, and the trauma that tugged at her heart by her longtime friend and sister-figure Mercedes. Awesome book that I recommend to everybody.
November 5, 2012
I give this book 3 stars ONLY because I hated the fact that I had to make myself get through it, thinking it would get better. It wasn't what I expected to come after the amazing Flyy Girl. However, I LOVED all the wonderful poetry. I do have to give Mr. Tyree his props for his amazing ability to from a woman's perspective. Amazingly talented :)
June 8, 2009
I would enjoy reading this book just because I have read Flyy girl also by Omar Tyree.So I believe that this book will be even better
August 19, 2012
I expected some of the events but was really surprised at others. Great read and was glad to see she eventually grew the hell up in her mental decisions
October 3, 2012
Did we really need a sequel? Did we? I forced myself to finish reading this book. The only thing I found relevant was Victor and even that was a drag.
September 26, 2015
Couldn't get more than a few chapters in. Never finished.
January 9, 2014
I love this book so much it reminds me of my best friend because of the story it tells. If you want to read this book you have really good taste.
August 30, 2016
The second part of the Flyy Girl series by Omar Tyree. It depicts Tracey as she is going through the process of getting her autobiography published
April 10, 2019
This one my beginnings into reading that was to be considered the urban book genre miss this time I read its predecessor Fly Girl very good book and story not too graphic or violent
June 13, 2025
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I haven't read Flyy Girl and, in fact, had never heard of it, but after reading this, I definitely intend to check it out. Most reviews seem to be comparing this sequel to its predecessor and find it lackluster. I can only judge it based on its 'own' merit.
Despite it being a sequel, I had no trouble understanding what was going on and enjoyed the book as a standalone. Tracy Ellison has hit it big after leaving Philadelphia to become a famous screenwriter and star in Hollywood. The story is written in first person to really get into Tracy's head and jumps back and forth from the past, where she's just starting out in California, and the present, where she's famous. Sometimes, I'd get confused and forget if I was in the present or past, but for the most part, this worked out well.
I loved the poetry mixed between the chapters. It had style and went really well with the themes being addressed.
Tracy, as a character, could be a bit too loud, proud, dramatic, and opinionated. But I guess it takes that sort to survive Hollywood. It made for good reading.
There were many references, and the book probably could have been a bit shorter if edited down, but I still enjoyed it. Flaws and all.
I haven't read Flyy Girl and, in fact, had never heard of it, but after reading this, I definitely intend to check it out. Most reviews seem to be comparing this sequel to its predecessor and find it lackluster. I can only judge it based on its 'own' merit.
Despite it being a sequel, I had no trouble understanding what was going on and enjoyed the book as a standalone. Tracy Ellison has hit it big after leaving Philadelphia to become a famous screenwriter and star in Hollywood. The story is written in first person to really get into Tracy's head and jumps back and forth from the past, where she's just starting out in California, and the present, where she's famous. Sometimes, I'd get confused and forget if I was in the present or past, but for the most part, this worked out well.
I loved the poetry mixed between the chapters. It had style and went really well with the themes being addressed.
Tracy, as a character, could be a bit too loud, proud, dramatic, and opinionated. But I guess it takes that sort to survive Hollywood. It made for good reading.
There were many references, and the book probably could have been a bit shorter if edited down, but I still enjoyed it. Flaws and all.
October 14, 2019
The bones of a good story are in here. Unfortunately, they are drowned in waaaaay too much fourth-wall-breaking author-self-insert bullshit. The main conflict of this book is "will this book you are currently reading ever get written," and, guess what: that does not lead to very good dramatic tension. The book and the poems would both seem better if some character wasn't falling all over themselves to declare that it was the best shit they'd ever heard every other page.
There's also a bunch of that early 00s casual homophobia going on, but I'd give it a "product of its times" pass on that if not for the above problems.
There's also a bunch of that early 00s casual homophobia going on, but I'd give it a "product of its times" pass on that if not for the above problems.
January 1, 2024
While 'For The Love of Money' by Omar Tyree earns a three-star rating from me, it's worth noting that the story unfolds at a slow pace, making it challenging to maintain interest. Despite this, Tracy Ellison's journey from gritty Philly to Hollywood and back offers insightful reflections on fame, fortune, and heart. The narrative prompts questions about past loves and family ties, providing commentary on ambition, love, friendship, and the costs of fame. Though Tyree's occasional self-references and Tracy's cliché poetry may be off-putting, the book aims to portray a positive image of stardom, money, and family, encouraging young readers to approach these aspects with a clear perspective.
September 7, 2025
DNF. I just couldn't get into it the way I was able to get into Flyy Girl. I don't know. Tracy just didn't seem to mature and grow as a woman. I cringed the way Omar Tyree interjected himself into the book as a character. It would have been nice to have this as a true sequel instead of going back and seeminly in hindsight making Flyy Girl a memoir. I don't know. Something about this one didn't resonnate. Maybe I'll continue trying periodically as the rest of the year progresses but as for now, I'm over this book.
May 29, 2017
I read Flyy Girl when I was in high school which was back in 2004. I fell in love with the characters and the story as a whole. However, I was disappointed by the efforts of the sequel. Being a fellow author and a lover of books, I felt the story could've been a lot better. I did manage to read the entire book but it was a struggle to do so. Some parts of the book was great but overall I couldn't get into it.
August 23, 2019
Don’t waste your time. A total snooze fest. Nothing like the prequel, “fly girl”. Had to force myself to keep reading. The opposite of a “page turner”. Unless you count the fact that I kept reading & reading, waiting for something to happen, but it never did. Very tedious & boring. Way too much inane dialogue with no action or real drama. Very anticlimactic. This book is going in the trash. I wouldn’t even give it away to my worst enemy.
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March 16, 2020This book did not quite end how I wanted it to. Also I feel the flashbacks between the present chapters did not really add anything to the book. It would've been better in chronological order in my opinion.
August 28, 2024
While I loved catching up with Tracy’s life previously from her being young in fly girl but I felt like this story dragged and that’s why I took so long to finish it. It wasn’t as exciting to me as reading the first. Nevertheless I still liked the book and will read part 3 to her universe
August 7, 2017
Started off slow, but I enjoyed it.
January 10, 2018
Loved this boo
April 3, 2018
A great read
April 7, 2018
It has NEVER taken a month to read a book, but this one...yes...why? Because it was drab and boring! I could not stay awake while reading this so called sequel!
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