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The Divas #1
Diamond
Diamond. India. Veronqie. Aaliyah. What does that spell? DIVA!! The Divine Divas. They're fifteen and they're fine, and they want to be the hottest, hippest new girl group to hit gospel music. First they'll have to win the team talent competition. But with looks, energy, and voices like theirs, they are sure they'll go right to the top. Diamond Winters is the one who formed the Divas. With her wealthy, loving parents and an endless supply of charm, she's always been able to sweet-talk her way into anything. But this time, has Diamond talked her way right into trouble? Diamond has support for her group from her family and church, but she has a lot going on. She's made it onto the school's varsity cheerleading squad, and she's caught the eye of the totally cool senior Jason Xavier. Jax is sweeping her off her feet, but Diamond is starting to feel as if she's in over her head. Diamond has always been so sure she's in control. Will she have the courage to ask for help and guidance when she needs it? And will the Divas even manage to stay together long enough for the first round of the talent competition?
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First published March 18, 2008
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About the author
Victoria Christopher Murray
68 books2,369 followersVictoria Christopher Murray is the author of nine Essence bestselling novels, including The Ex Files; Too Little, Too Late; and Lady Jasmine. Winner of the African American Literary Award for Fiction and Author of the Year (Female).
She has received numerous awards including the Golden Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction and the Phyllis Wheatley Trailblazer Award for being a pioneer in African American Fiction. Since 2007, Victoria has won nine African American Literary Awards for best novel, best Christian fiction and Author of the Year — Female. After four nominations, Victoria finally won an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literary Work for her social commentary novel, Stand Your Ground.
Victoria splits her time between Los Angeles and Washington DC.
She has received numerous awards including the Golden Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction and the Phyllis Wheatley Trailblazer Award for being a pioneer in African American Fiction. Since 2007, Victoria has won nine African American Literary Awards for best novel, best Christian fiction and Author of the Year — Female. After four nominations, Victoria finally won an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literary Work for her social commentary novel, Stand Your Ground.
Victoria splits her time between Los Angeles and Washington DC.
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May 15, 2012
Fifteen year old, Diamond Winters, dreams of becoming a star. When she finds out about a teen competition, she’s eager to participate, but she can’t do it alone. Glory 2 God Productions is looking for a group, so Diamond has to convince her friends, India, Veronique and Aaliyah to sing with her.
Everything that happened with the Divine Divas was interesting; however, Victoria Christopher Murray touched on the topic of teen sex in a way that certainly got my attention, and that is why I liked this story. Diamond had feelings for Jason (aka Jax) Xavier. Would she put Jax before her dreams? Would she fall for his mind games? Would she compromise her Christian beliefs to please him? Wanting to know the answers to my questions is what kept me reading to the end.
I couldn’t really tell if Diamond was confidant or arrogant. What was clear: Even though she kept insisting she was a ‘mature fifteen’ she was not as mature as she thought she was. She was very naïve when it came to dealing with Jax. And she was way too trusting. Diamond also depended on magazines too much. She did learn from reading the articles, but I was surprised she didn’t think for herself more often instead of always looking to these print publications for answers.
The questions I mentioned were answered, but I was left with one more question. I know Jax was the star of the high school basketball team, but would a guy love the game so much that he’d carry a basketball around all of the time? He had it with him just about every place he went, and I wasn’t sure that was realistic.
Again, I liked the story. The lessons Diamond learned can definitely help each and every teenage girl – Christian or not – who reads this book. I have a favorite line: “Any relationship that makes you lie to your Heavenly Father or your earthly father is not a relationship worth having. And a favorite chapter: 31. And a favorite character: Aaliyah. I’m not sure if I’ll read all of the remaining books, but I plan to read Aaliyah’s story.
Everything that happened with the Divine Divas was interesting; however, Victoria Christopher Murray touched on the topic of teen sex in a way that certainly got my attention, and that is why I liked this story. Diamond had feelings for Jason (aka Jax) Xavier. Would she put Jax before her dreams? Would she fall for his mind games? Would she compromise her Christian beliefs to please him? Wanting to know the answers to my questions is what kept me reading to the end.
I couldn’t really tell if Diamond was confidant or arrogant. What was clear: Even though she kept insisting she was a ‘mature fifteen’ she was not as mature as she thought she was. She was very naïve when it came to dealing with Jax. And she was way too trusting. Diamond also depended on magazines too much. She did learn from reading the articles, but I was surprised she didn’t think for herself more often instead of always looking to these print publications for answers.
The questions I mentioned were answered, but I was left with one more question. I know Jax was the star of the high school basketball team, but would a guy love the game so much that he’d carry a basketball around all of the time? He had it with him just about every place he went, and I wasn’t sure that was realistic.
Again, I liked the story. The lessons Diamond learned can definitely help each and every teenage girl – Christian or not – who reads this book. I have a favorite line: “Any relationship that makes you lie to your Heavenly Father or your earthly father is not a relationship worth having. And a favorite chapter: 31. And a favorite character: Aaliyah. I’m not sure if I’ll read all of the remaining books, but I plan to read Aaliyah’s story.
August 3, 2009
The divas, a gospel singing group, has just turned 15 and diamond the one who formed the divas can sweet talk her way into anything she wants. Diamond has support for her group from many but her making into the cheerleading squad and beening interested in a senior also with max sweeping her off her feet has gotten her in over her head. While the divas compete in the talent show diamond confused and needing help but refusing to ask for it will this be to much for the divas?
This book is a little disappointing I mean it the same plot over and over again and it is quite predictable and so this book was just eh for it
This book is a little disappointing I mean it the same plot over and over again and it is quite predictable and so this book was just eh for it
March 18, 2008
this book was really good especially since this was her first book for teens. she's a little shakey on how teens talk today though so some of the dialog tends to not make sense (that is at least for teens). It was still really good cause i stayed up til 2:46am to finish it.
June 8, 2013
Okay, let me start by saying I looooved this book. It realistically captured relationships between teenage boys and girls and sex. I'm looking forward to reading the next three books in the series and getting to know the other girls a better.
September 17, 2009
Read this with my the teenage girls in my church for our book club. Definitely a must read for all young black women.
August 11, 2016
i think what happened to her was bad but then most teen girls go through this all the time when manipulated
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