Not many authors can publish a 600 plus page book and get me to read it without complaint but, Ladii Nesha can. Not many authors can perfectly pen characters that leave a lasting impression on you but, Ladii Nesha can. Not many authors can write a story that’s equal parts emotion, trauma, and comedy that blends perfectly together but, Ladii Nesha can. The way Losin’ Control spoke to my entire soul is a testament to this author’s talent and she will forever have a fan in me.
By the time Marley was 24, she’d experienced a traumatic loss most people never go through in their fifties. Still reeling from the pain and trauma, Marley is just existing and tryin’ to cope day by day. She lives a nomadic lifestyle out of her 1990 Chevrolet van and, outside of her relationship with her sister, she tries to avoid human contact as much as possible. Her daily bud habit and makin’ organic tea are the only things that brings her a sense of calm. Three years later, Marley is still in the thick of grieving and she can’t seem to shake it. But, all of that changes when she meets Detroit’s bad boy.
Czar should be livin’ his best life. He’s a multi-millionaire rapper, his albums and singles are parked at number one on the Billboard charts, his concerts are sellin’ out stadiums, artist are beggin’ to get in the studio to collab with him, he’s label mates & friends with Rah, and he’s the darling of Detroit. But, Czar is dealin’ with his own traumatic past. Growin’ up with a mama for a prostitute and a daddy for a pimp are just the tip of the iceberg of the shyt he had to endure at such a young age. Czar’s childhood is a nightmare that lives rent free on a loop in his head and he can’t escape the memories. But, life comes at you fast when pimp daddy Cain is released from prison. He wants his bottom bytch back and if he has to blackmail his superstar son to get her, so be it.
Losin’ Control was a work of art and well worth the wait. The writing and character development were outstanding and, the storyline was engaging. The author pulls you in with humor, gives you a few life lessons then, hits you with a little bit of wisdom. This book was filled with so much vulnerability, love, and emotions. You will fall in love the growth and healing of Marley and Czar. You will love the relationship between Marley and Harper. Harper was definitely her sister’s keeper. You will admire the love between Czar, his brothers, and his parents. You will giggle at Marley and that damn can of mace. You will belly laugh at Jaxson pullin’ up to the sip and paint because, Harper’s fast azz really had him f*cked up. You’ll want an invite to family game night but, you absolutely do NOT want to be on Uncle Goose’s team. You will smile and blush at Marley and Czar’s hot yoga date. Cause, if you’re not shuttin’ down a private yoga class and lacin’ me with new Lulu Lemon fits, why are you even callin’ me?!!! You will most certainly want to dog walk Pam’s triflin’ azz a few times. Honorable mention goes out to the cast of sidekicks that showed up and showed TF out. Nova, Romeo, Sammy, Biggie, Shortie, Pooh, and Uncle Goose gave us top tier comedic relief and practically stole the whole damn book. I could go on and on about this book but, I won’t. Just know, Ladii Nesha did her big one with Losin’ Control and sis should be proud because I am.