Rise of an American Gangstress

by Kim K.

GOOD LIFE TO HOOD LIFE Born with a platinum spoon in her mouth thanks to her drug-dealing parents, Fancy is a young, spoiled princess. But when havoc enters the picture and the Feds seize her family's ill-gotten gains, Fancy's lavish Caribbean trips are traded in for cold winter nights in the heart of the hood. When the gravity of Fancy's situation causes her to crumble, it's her roots that put her back together. Unwilling to stay down, Fancy realizes that she was born to hustle, and this American Gangstress is reborn. What emerges is a fierce contender the streets aren't ready for.

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 3, 2012

Reviews

[Menesha Patrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good, and for only 2.99 on google play, it was well worth it. The relationship Fancy had with Nasir was so strange and nasty, but the was a big relief for meat the end. However I see that part two is gonna be a whole new can of worms do to the fact Nasir haven't been 100% loyal, But her mother, Belen that chick is a ruthless "Bitch, I believe Fancy is gonna be a split image of her. ITS A MUST READ AND YOU Won't BE DISAPPOINTED!

[Kia Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book reminded me of the coldest winter ever. But it was different in many ways. Your cousin? Or not??Hell....yall crazy. Lol.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fancy is your normal hood princess. She is born with a silver spoon in her mouth and has absolutely no worries. All of that changes when her drug dealing parents are arrested and everything they own is seized by the feds. Green to the streets Fancy tries to put her life together like her parents did. Only when complete havoc takes control will Fancy see her way through, but at what cost?

This was a very good read with lots of drama. There were times in the story when I wanted Fancy to wising up. She was green for much too long in my opinion, especially based on all of the things she had gone through and witnessed. The ending was a tad bit far-fetched. All in all I am willing to continue the series.

3.75/4

[Shan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was good, good GOOD! The was by far the best street lit book I have read. Words can not explained how much I enjoyed this book! The Rise of an American Gangstress is about a privileged teenager name Fancy who has always had a silver spoon in her mouth traveling all over the world shopping and enjoying life without a care in the world. When she comes home from Paris one day to her parents being arrested her perfect world changes forever. This book is full of lies, sex, murder, drama, revenge and more lies. This is an unpredictable pageturner! Can't wait to read part 2!

[Nicole Hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so good that I read the entire book in one afternoon. Although I thought some parts were predictable I still loved the way the author weaved the story together. Fancy is grimy, selfish, ruthless and on the "come up", but I still find myself rooting for her. Now on to book two.

[Donica James · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book was so good I didn't want to
Put it down.The drama filled be pages and just rolled off.I can't believe Fancy's parents lol that was hella crazy.Then all the betrayal and backstabbing was cray too.I can't wait to get into the second book

[Drenna Gurl · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took a minute....

It took a minute but Fancy extra gullible ass won me over. I went from thinking "what an idiot!" To thinking " ok lil mama! I see you! " I am intrigued enough to want to continue with the next book.

[Tre L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a page-turner! Fancy, Fancy, Fancy! I couldn't imagine being in her shoes when her life drastically changed. Going from having everything, the picture-perfect life, to having nothing at all. Not even a family. Seeing the way she navigated this new life intrigued me! I was shocked and honestly impressed! This book was definitely worth the read. I found myself thirsting for more drama with every page!

[Belinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fancy Lane was definitely her mother's child. I've often heard the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and I agree. Her mom was a mob queen and not the dad. Fancy followed in her mom's footsteps. She committed her first murder by killing a six year old child. She and Nasir came up in the game and started living together. Can't wait for part 2. Good Read.

[Tiarra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fancy was going through alot in this book and I'm glad nasir wasn't her cousin cause that was kind of weird at first but it worked out for her. Belen what was up wit her she actually put a hit on her husband was it more to their story. But overall i rate this as a must read

[Tonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok

This was an okay read and although there's another book, my journey stops here. I don't get how Fancy became so in tune with the drug and murder game because she was sheltered all her life. It just doesn't feel believable

[Punkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved the book

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it.

[Danee' Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really hood book. Im soo glad Fancy & Nasir are not cousun's. I hope it be a part 2

[Latisha Sample · Rating 5 out of 5]

not normally my type of book, but this was a page turner.

[Steph Hoskins · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly felt the book coudve ended better but maybe it ended that way because of the the second book coming out well I can't wait to read it though

[Letoya Mays · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was simply MIND BLOWING

[Latonia Barron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suspense

Suspense

love reading this book it took me 2 and a half days to read I couldn't stop reading. I'm going to read part 2.

[Mita Rhodes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ms Fancy is no joke, yet born rich she is still a beast

[Djuana Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greatness

I couldn't put this book down. It was so good from beginning to end. I can't wait to read part 2.

[Natasha potts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a page turner couldn't put it down