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My Homie, My Opp: When Loyalty is Lost
Zues Love has never punched anyone's clock for as long as he's been alive and after becoming the new dude on the block when he moves to Lil Haiti, he quickly makes his share of friends, enemies, and a few where it's hard to tell the difference. After he meets Beenie, Zues brings him aboard as they create their own little crew. However, when they said never tell your right hand what your left hand is doing, this is the situation they were speaking of.
Feeling like he can be more of "the man" than Zues, Beenie no longer wants to be second in line. He wants the entire throne. After checkers becomes chess and life gets real, will Beenie stay loyal to the one who put him on? Or will he forgot where he came from to get where he wants to be?
Feeling like he can be more of "the man" than Zues, Beenie no longer wants to be second in line. He wants the entire throne. After checkers becomes chess and life gets real, will Beenie stay loyal to the one who put him on? Or will he forgot where he came from to get where he wants to be?
181 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2023
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August 31, 2023
A Riveting Read
This novel takes the reader into an unfamiliar world of prisons, gangs, and the families and others who live with, and are influenced by, their situations. The authentic “gangsta” narration and dialogue helps bring the plot alive.
The competitiveness between Zeus, the leader, and his 2nd, Beenie, as well as the frustration of Zeus being stuck in prison, the high stakes and threat of violence, add tension to the plot.
J Cobb’s realistic descriptions and characterization made this reader feel the dynamic between all the characters.
Although the book’s cover description focused on Zeus’s story, his daughters’ stories are equally riveting.
This novel takes the reader into an unfamiliar world of prisons, gangs, and the families and others who live with, and are influenced by, their situations. The authentic “gangsta” narration and dialogue helps bring the plot alive.
The competitiveness between Zeus, the leader, and his 2nd, Beenie, as well as the frustration of Zeus being stuck in prison, the high stakes and threat of violence, add tension to the plot.
J Cobb’s realistic descriptions and characterization made this reader feel the dynamic between all the characters.
Although the book’s cover description focused on Zeus’s story, his daughters’ stories are equally riveting.
September 27, 2023
Who to trust?
I just finished reading this wonderful novel. I like the twists and turns of the story and I wanted to know who was to blame for Zues’ incarceration. Also, it was nice and unexpected to see some of the characters’ emotions, for example when Miguel worries about Zues’ daughter (while he is enjoying a whopper at Burget King!)
“Miguel said a quick prayer for Zues, praying that he found his daughter. Family is all they have, and we must take care of each other. Miguel got up from the table and walked back to his car. Once inside, he took a deep breath and then looked out the window, (…)”
I enjoyed the story, and I had a good time reading it.
I just finished reading this wonderful novel. I like the twists and turns of the story and I wanted to know who was to blame for Zues’ incarceration. Also, it was nice and unexpected to see some of the characters’ emotions, for example when Miguel worries about Zues’ daughter (while he is enjoying a whopper at Burget King!)
“Miguel said a quick prayer for Zues, praying that he found his daughter. Family is all they have, and we must take care of each other. Miguel got up from the table and walked back to his car. Once inside, he took a deep breath and then looked out the window, (…)”
I enjoyed the story, and I had a good time reading it.
January 30, 2024
Emotional Roller Coaster of Friendship.
“Embark on an emotional rollercoaster of friendships and trust in ‘My Homie, My Opp: When My Trust is Lost.’ This gripping journey delves into the intricacies of shattered trust among friends, presenting a must-read narrative for those who appreciate stories about the challenges of companionship. Brace yourself for a startling turn of events, as the tale takes a tragic twist with Beenie’s demise, revealing the severe consequences of deception and betrayal.
“Embark on an emotional rollercoaster of friendships and trust in ‘My Homie, My Opp: When My Trust is Lost.’ This gripping journey delves into the intricacies of shattered trust among friends, presenting a must-read narrative for those who appreciate stories about the challenges of companionship. Brace yourself for a startling turn of events, as the tale takes a tragic twist with Beenie’s demise, revealing the severe consequences of deception and betrayal.
May 20, 2024
power is truly the greatest aphrodisiac
they say to look closely into the eyes of anybody you plan to tell good news about yourself in order to get their honest reaction and Zues could have CERTAINLY used this advice in regards to Beenie. it would have saved him a (brief) stint in jail and a whole lot of heartache. but then again, how else does Zues meet Jessica? so in an odd way, it all worked out!
they say to look closely into the eyes of anybody you plan to tell good news about yourself in order to get their honest reaction and Zues could have CERTAINLY used this advice in regards to Beenie. it would have saved him a (brief) stint in jail and a whole lot of heartache. but then again, how else does Zues meet Jessica? so in an odd way, it all worked out!
October 3, 2023
The high-rolling drug kingpin has two problems: his right-hand man has betrayed him, and he really loves his daughters, so he has a weakness. He generally kills anyone else who gets in his way. It's a fast-moving story, a quick read, and gives you a view of a life you might not have been familiar with.
August 26, 2023
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Not big bad Beenie begging and pleading. He fell before he was able to rise. He should’ve known Zeus wasn’t going to go down without a fight. I still want to know the reason, but that will never come.
Not big bad Beenie begging and pleading. He fell before he was able to rise. He should’ve known Zeus wasn’t going to go down without a fight. I still want to know the reason, but that will never come.
September 9, 2023
realism at its finest
realism at its finest
Authentic gangsta story with all colloquialisms in tact
Genuinely pulled in and cared enough about Zeus to have some serious views on how I might have gone about it
Kudos!
realism at its finest
Authentic gangsta story with all colloquialisms in tact
Genuinely pulled in and cared enough about Zeus to have some serious views on how I might have gone about it
Kudos!
January 14, 2024
A interesting story
Zues finds himself accused and put into prison. He gets worried about his daughters. You get introduced to Beanie, Chris, Miguel, Officer Jessica and others. Kisha finds herself caught. The ending was shocking.
Zues finds himself accused and put into prison. He gets worried about his daughters. You get introduced to Beanie, Chris, Miguel, Officer Jessica and others. Kisha finds herself caught. The ending was shocking.
July 12, 2024
Good Plot
This book boasted a gripping plot that kept readers in suspense, with themes of betrayal, family, and friendship at its core. The story prompted readers to consider the complexities of trust and loyalty. Leaving reader's to question who could be trusted.
This book boasted a gripping plot that kept readers in suspense, with themes of betrayal, family, and friendship at its core. The story prompted readers to consider the complexities of trust and loyalty. Leaving reader's to question who could be trusted.
May 19, 2024
Page Turner
Great read. Once I started reading it I couldn’t stop. A great read by J. Cobbs. I will definitely recommend this book to my bookclub and friend
Great read. Once I started reading it I couldn’t stop. A great read by J. Cobbs. I will definitely recommend this book to my bookclub and friend
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