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K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood
K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood chronicles the strength of sorority life for three Copper Road University sophomores. Track star Kiara Michaels didn't expect to find two lifelong friends at her sorority membership interview. But life had other plans, leading her to meet Donna-a Bible quoting straight talker-and Gloria-a loquacious high achiever. In the semesters following membership induction, Kiara confesses a festering secret, Donna steers a bumpy course with her unfaithful boyfriend, and Gloria can't find a love match. When a lustful encounter and brutal assault turn Kiara's collegiate experience upside down, the two friends are her saving grace. Fast-forward ten years later and Kiara can't balance life's increasing responsibilities, Donna has departed a broken marriage, and Gloria can't reconcile feelings of attraction for a close friend. Join Kiara, Donna, and Gloria on a dark, clear night at Copper Road to discover how these friends find happiness through sorority redemption, relationship forgiveness, and best friend intervention as you savor the sweet taste of sisterhood.
265 pages, ebook
First published November 22, 2013
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About the author
La Toya Hankins
18 books28 followersLa Toya Hankins is a native of North Carolina and currently resides in Durham NC. A graduate of East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with a minor in political science.
Hankins currently serves as Gamma Xi Phi National President. She joined the fraternity of artists and creators in 2021. Hankins also serves as the Program Director for the fraternity's Theta chapter which serves the Raleigh/Durham area.
During her college career, she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and has more than three decades of membership. She has served in local and state leadership position within the organization.
Her literary influences and loves include Zora Neale Hurston, Walter Mosley, Anne Rice, and Pearl Cleage. Her motto, borrowed from Hurston, is “I do not weep at the world, I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.
Hankins currently serves as Gamma Xi Phi National President. She joined the fraternity of artists and creators in 2021. Hankins also serves as the Program Director for the fraternity's Theta chapter which serves the Raleigh/Durham area.
During her college career, she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and has more than three decades of membership. She has served in local and state leadership position within the organization.
Her literary influences and loves include Zora Neale Hurston, Walter Mosley, Anne Rice, and Pearl Cleage. Her motto, borrowed from Hurston, is “I do not weep at the world, I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.
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December 16, 2013
At times, I need a book that helps me mentally escape and dwell on the good things in life. K-Rho delivers the beauty of friendship and the power of sisterhood—beyond letters and calls. It’s a book that draws upon simple principles (e.g. friendship, love, commitment) to foster a distinctive story that reminds readers to serve as a positive light in the world. In this case, a positive light in relationships, whether romantic or platonic. The one thing I enjoyed most was Hankins’ commitment to balance and transformation. The three lead characters had to find balance among their competing identities and responsibilities; undergoing transformation as they achieved balance and evolved into the women they strived to be. Simple lessons and reminders for us all.
March 15, 2014
This book was a delightful trip into unknown territory for me. While there were well articulated universal themes of friendship, survival and personal growth, I was particularly taken with the peek behind the scenes into a world I've never seen up close. She approached the bonds of sisterhood --- sorority sisterhood ---- with a light touch, but did not shy away from the controversies that can boil up in any group. Well done, La Toya Hankins!
December 9, 2013
LaToya Hankins does not disappoint. Her latest novel is like "School Daze" meets "Waiting to Exhale." (If only Spike Lee were a feminist.) I'm not a soror myself, but I could certainly relate to the adventures of line sisters, Kiara, Gloria, and Donna, three unique college students seeking to join a sorority, their personal development, love interests, tragedies and triumphs. It's a good read.
April 26, 2020
It was ok
I expected something more, not sure what. Read it in half a day. Characters were ok, weird how all their names ended in A.
I expected something more, not sure what. Read it in half a day. Characters were ok, weird how all their names ended in A.
October 11, 2014
Title: K-RHO: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood
Author: LaToya Hankins
Publisher: Resolute, LLC
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review
"K-RHO: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood
Book Description:
"K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood chronicles the strength of sorority life for three Copper Road University sophomores. Track star Kiara Michaels didn't expect to find two lifelong friends at her sorority membership interview. But life had other plans, leading her to meet Donna-a Bible quoting straight talker-and Gloria-a loquacious high achiever. In the semesters following membership induction, Kiara confesses a festering secret, Donna steers a bumpy course with her unfaithful boyfriend, and Gloria can't find a love match. When a lustful encounter and brutal assault turn Kiara's collegiate experience upside down, the two friends are her saving grace. Fast-forward ten years later and Kiara can't balance life's increasing responsibilities, Donna has departed a broken marriage, and Gloria can't reconcile feelings of attraction for a close friend. Join Kiara, Donna, and Gloria on a dark, clear night at Copper Road to discover how these friends find happiness through sorority redemption, relationship forgiveness, and best friend intervention as you savor the sweet taste of sisterhood."
What I liked about the novel....
"The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood" was about sorority sisters and was a very interesting read that once you start the reader will find it hard to put down until the end. There was a lots going on this this Kappa Alpha Rho adventure starring Kiara, Gloria and Donna. It was a trip as these girls join a sorority, learning their love interest, personal developments, along with their bad times as well as their good times too. I liked how the author was able to bring out the loyalty to the sorority definitely showing the sisterhood of strong and unbreakable bonds becoming life long friends. I love the details and the experiences that this author shared with the reader. The hazing was quite interesting to read about along with the series of events that were there to test these ladies allegiance.
What I especially liked about the novel....
I found this novel very well written of these women portrayed lives, diversity, love and friendship. You will be able to feel the drama, relate to and even laugh throughout the read. In the end I enjoyed this read of a beautiful friendship and the power of sisterhood. Would I recommend? YES!
Author: LaToya Hankins
Publisher: Resolute, LLC
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review
"K-RHO: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood
Book Description:
"K-Rho: The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood chronicles the strength of sorority life for three Copper Road University sophomores. Track star Kiara Michaels didn't expect to find two lifelong friends at her sorority membership interview. But life had other plans, leading her to meet Donna-a Bible quoting straight talker-and Gloria-a loquacious high achiever. In the semesters following membership induction, Kiara confesses a festering secret, Donna steers a bumpy course with her unfaithful boyfriend, and Gloria can't find a love match. When a lustful encounter and brutal assault turn Kiara's collegiate experience upside down, the two friends are her saving grace. Fast-forward ten years later and Kiara can't balance life's increasing responsibilities, Donna has departed a broken marriage, and Gloria can't reconcile feelings of attraction for a close friend. Join Kiara, Donna, and Gloria on a dark, clear night at Copper Road to discover how these friends find happiness through sorority redemption, relationship forgiveness, and best friend intervention as you savor the sweet taste of sisterhood."
What I liked about the novel....
"The Sweet Taste of Sisterhood" was about sorority sisters and was a very interesting read that once you start the reader will find it hard to put down until the end. There was a lots going on this this Kappa Alpha Rho adventure starring Kiara, Gloria and Donna. It was a trip as these girls join a sorority, learning their love interest, personal developments, along with their bad times as well as their good times too. I liked how the author was able to bring out the loyalty to the sorority definitely showing the sisterhood of strong and unbreakable bonds becoming life long friends. I love the details and the experiences that this author shared with the reader. The hazing was quite interesting to read about along with the series of events that were there to test these ladies allegiance.
What I especially liked about the novel....
I found this novel very well written of these women portrayed lives, diversity, love and friendship. You will be able to feel the drama, relate to and even laugh throughout the read. In the end I enjoyed this read of a beautiful friendship and the power of sisterhood. Would I recommend? YES!
January 9, 2014
LaToya Hankins does the unthinkable and surpasses up her semi-autobiographical novel with K-Rho, a novel that chronicle’s the life of three women pledging to be members of the illustrious Kappa Alpha Rho. I found the characters to be well developed and realistic. The incidents described in this novel had me reminiscing of my undergrad years and the experiences I encountered. The fact that these girls, who met unsure of each other, became lifelong confidantes is admirable. LaToya Hankins undoubtedly demonstrates her gift of recounting the saliency of the college experience through her use of vivid details and relevant experiences most college students have encountered. When my line sister read the novel she had inquired if I had revealed some of our freshman tales to the author!
While my initiation process differed to the ones recounted by the protagonist Kiara, it was beneficial to me to really evaluate the definition of hazing. Is hazing limited to receiving “wood” or is it an unnecessary series of events one has to encounter to be considered a “Sister”. Either way the sorority aspect was what drew me in but the strength and character flaws of the three women was what kept me. I found myself wondering if K-Rho was what made these three women sisters or if they would have been close otherwise. The series of events that really tested their allegiance to one another made me conclude that K-Rho served as a temporary sealant until the friendship fostered to cement their relationship.
While my initiation process differed to the ones recounted by the protagonist Kiara, it was beneficial to me to really evaluate the definition of hazing. Is hazing limited to receiving “wood” or is it an unnecessary series of events one has to encounter to be considered a “Sister”. Either way the sorority aspect was what drew me in but the strength and character flaws of the three women was what kept me. I found myself wondering if K-Rho was what made these three women sisters or if they would have been close otherwise. The series of events that really tested their allegiance to one another made me conclude that K-Rho served as a temporary sealant until the friendship fostered to cement their relationship.
January 24, 2016
Being a member of a sorority, this book was a great story of a three friends/line sisters. Watching their friendship blossom in the book was refreshing to read. Even when they their disagreements, they were there for each other and accepted each other for who they each were. There were moments in the book where it seemed to move pretty slow. Overall it was a good read of friendship and sisterhood that stands the test of times.
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