Brooklyn, Stacy

by Nadir

Stacy has always been the good girl from her Brooklyn neighborhood, balancing her studies and dreams of a better life while navigating the gritty reality of project living. But everything changes when a traumatic event shatters her innocence, pushing her into the depths of a world she wanted no parts of. In the wake of her violation, Stacy’s perspective on life flips upside down; the streets that once seemed dangerous now feel like her only escape.

Desperate for connection and understanding, she finds herself drawn to Ace, a charismatic yet hardened boy from her projects who knows the ins and outs of the street life. As they bond over shared pain and resilience, Ace introduces Stacy to a thrilling, dangerous world filled with loyalty, betrayal, and survival. With each passing day, she trades her textbooks for street smarts, learning to navigate the complexities of love and power in a landscape ruled by crime.

But the deeper she immerses herself in this new life, the more she risks losing the girl she used to be. As Stacy wrestles with her identity, loyalty to her friends, and the ghosts of her past, she must decide whether to fight for her dreams or embrace the chaos around her. In a gripping tale of resilience, betrayal, and self-discovery, can Stacy reclaim her narrative before it’s too late, or will she become a product of her environment?

Brooklyn, Stacy is a raw and unflinching exploration of survival, empowerment, and the lasting scars of trauma, set against the vibrant backdrop of Brooklyn’s urban landscape.

167 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 10, 2024

Reviews

[ReadnliftwithShar · Rating 4 out of 5]

🥺

I’m a sucker for this type of story - the stories when the characters come from less than stellar environments but are trying to make it. It reminds me of where I come from, and frankly where I could have ended up. Stacy was an inquisitive character, she lived in the projects and has dreams of making a difference. But one decision changed everything for her. Ace is an alpha male, even as young as he is. His story was so realistic. The story as a whole was good, the tempo was fast paced, and the characters tugged on my heart strings. I feel so bad about the ending and a part of me is still holding out hope that Stacy and Ace will turn their lives around. This was a ntma and I decided to check it out because I kept seeing the ad on FB, and I love the cover. Will be reading book two asap!

[Lia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story definitely has potential. It's fast-paced, with a lot of action and not what I expected. But in a good way. Well-written and gritty. I gravitated more towards Ace storyline but didn't quite connect with Stacy. Seems like she is on a path of self-discovery.

[Natea · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s giving good classic

I can’t wait to see what happens next because the cliffhanger is blowing me right now lol Stacy’s story is so sadddddddd, I had hopes for my girl!!!!!!!