Dear Diary: Candy's Revenge

by Shaquoya Johnson

Candy is a hood chick from Syracuse who had a rough hand dealt to her since she was a young age. With a crack-headed mother who always wanted her next fix, it made it easy for her to sell her daughter to the next stranger. When Candy's mother sells her to a drug dealer named Romeo for a crack rock unbeknownst to her, that would be the last time she ever sees her again.

Candy ends up trapped in the life trying to make ends meet until she finds a way to escape Romeo's toxic lifestyle. She ends up in Philly turning into the biggest madame in the city. Living a life of lavish cars, beautiful women, and power her past catches up to haunt her. Will she escape those demons she fought so hard to stay away from? Or will she give in to temptation turning into the one person she never wanted to be like, her mother.

254 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2024

About the author

Shaquoya is a new and upcoming urban fiction author. Born and raised in Syracuse NY, she received her Bachelor's degree in psychology from SUNY Empire State College. Shaquoya found a love of reading and writing at a young age. But it wasn't until she was in a domestic violence marriage that she indulged deeper into the urban fiction literary world. Through her love of reading she developed the craft of writing her first novel A Fool For You (Loosely based on a true story). She is an indie author, a mother of two beautiful girls, and a serial entrepreneur. Shaquoya has recently published her 9th novel, Twelve Days Of Christmas With My Ex & Have Since Released Her First Coloring Book For Children. Shaquoya is currently working on her next novel Lux & Luscious: A Toxic Love Affair. Shaquoya's main goal is to grab her reader's attention, giving them a visual into her world of raw, and uncut drama that will have them wanting more.

Reviews

[Avid Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

She did it again

This book gave me life. Candy was a bad b**** for sure. A Madame girl yes she was. I can’t believe her mother. The audacity of her period. Loved the way she described the characters and scenes I felt like it was a movie and I just had my popcorn waiting for the tea honey okay. Loved the storyline. I was so sad about the ending. The one thing I loved was the moral of the story. Be careful how you play the hand that’s dealt to you in life because karma is crazy. Great job author shaquoya johnson. Can’t wait for the next read.

[Markeya Washington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revenge is best served cold

I admire Candy’s resilience and determination even with the cards she was given in life. She tried giving her dedication to the wrong people though, not thinking they’d wrong her and want their own revenge. I feel sorry that she never got closure with her mom but it is what it is. Even taking an L she still won & let people know even though her name was Candy, wasn’t ish sweet

[Marisha M Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted

First let me say there’s a bit of trauma through out this book so I found myself taking breaks reading this. It was good but be advised it took awhile for Candy to get her revenge.

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW

What can I say Shaw you a you have done it again. The secrets that came out just blew my mind, how can someone be so devious and filled with so much hate do that to their own family all because they couldn't control their nasty urges, and the love for a man that never wanted them. It's sad that Candy never really got the chance to know her father, or clean mother, or even the one man that loved her Blaze. The things her grandfather did to her and then her aunt was crazy but they all got what they deserved,. Great story.

[WanDa Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this read! It was riveting and enthralling! I understand Candy’s revenge and the way she handled things! But as far as Boss Lady, she was over the top, just to seek revenge because s guy didn’t want you! That was taking things too far ! Love sure is a powerful emotion! Especially if it’s unrequited!

[Tamii McGee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Candy. Candy. Candy….

I went to sleep reading this and woke up to finish it. I love how you intertwined characters from your other works to give it a familiar feel. Loved it. 12/10❣️

[sharhonda collier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

I absolutely loved this I was really surprised that characters from your first. Book showed up but it was a welcomed surprise this was a roller coaster ride and I loved every word

[Danielle Vaughan · Rating 5 out of 5]

😥😥😥

Omg the trauma and abuse in this book. Candy went through hell from the beginning. People say keep your friends close and your enemies closer but damn, her enemies were right under her nose. I felt so bad for her. That was definitely not the lifestyle for her.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review

Candy was dealt a bad hand, but she played it well. Her rise to the top was met with good times as well as bad times. It’s a shame she didn’t get her closure from her mom.

[Nikki Blanchard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, but very fast paced. I liked the story line.

[O'Shan Waters · Rating 3 out of 5]

This author's writing is outstanding!

She draws you into the world of chaos, and distrust yet balanced by a longing heart. It's Candy's world.

Although urban fiction is not something I read, simply because it is extremely difficult for me to connect with, I viewed this reading journey as an unfamiliar world to be discovered.

Thank you for this opportunity to explore something new.

[Ang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drama

This story had me working to figure out the ending. There were so many moving parts that wasn't easy to do. It all came together in the end.