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She Was a Friend of Mine: Best Friends Forever 1
Scheyenne Iverson was as normal a girl could be growing up in East Palo Alto until her thirteenth birthday. As a present she receives a dead family and a missing brother who mysteriously vanished around the same time the fire consumed her family. Shi battles with love, depression, friendship, betrayal and grief in this tale of revenge.
396 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 24, 2012
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About the author
Jasheem Wilson
14 books35 followersWriting since age 8, Jasheem is a Bay Area native and freelance writer. Jasheem is the mind behind She Was a Friend of Mine.
With more than 20 years of literary experience, Jasheem uses his knowledge to help fellow aspiring and established authors with their writing, navigating the publishing world, editing, and all stages of manuscript development.
An ever-growing presence in literature, Jasheem hopes to one day pen a novel in every genre.
I am just me...
With more than 20 years of literary experience, Jasheem uses his knowledge to help fellow aspiring and established authors with their writing, navigating the publishing world, editing, and all stages of manuscript development.
An ever-growing presence in literature, Jasheem hopes to one day pen a novel in every genre.
I am just me...
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September 7, 2012
She gets her life together or so she thinks, only to find herself knocked down again and again. When she is old enough to take care of herself, she strikes out on her own looking for revenge for her family member's death. After she finds out that her family may have lost their lives due to the drug game, she jumps in the drug world head first, in search of the person responsible for their deaths. Shi, as she is called finds herself married to the man who could be responsible for her whole family being murdered.. You can't help but feel for Shi, praying that she finally finds the happiness she deserve. She has to make some hard decisions and difficult choices. There are a lot of plot twist here that keep you turning the page.
The characters are believable and draw you in to their world. I can't help but wonder if the author wrote from personal experience. The storyline is well constructed and follows a well defined time line.
This is the first writing project for this author and has excellent potential. There were editing problems, but I still would recommend this book to readers. Overall, I give this book three and half stars. With proper editing I would give it a four.
This book is only available in e-book form.
The characters are believable and draw you in to their world. I can't help but wonder if the author wrote from personal experience. The storyline is well constructed and follows a well defined time line.
This is the first writing project for this author and has excellent potential. There were editing problems, but I still would recommend this book to readers. Overall, I give this book three and half stars. With proper editing I would give it a four.
This book is only available in e-book form.
October 6, 2014
I could just lay down and die when I picked this book up. Oh, lawrd. Whoever, Jasheem Wilson is and where ever he came from, he is the truth for this book. I saw nothing but raw talent when I read this one. This book made me laugh and cry and lose a whole weekend worth of sleep. I bought this book on Friday night, finished by 6 in the morning and was buying his second book.
I wish I could give you 10 stars...
I wish I could give you 10 stars...
July 26, 2014
Friend of Mine.
Friend of Mine.
Wow I don't think I could of survived all the things Shi went through in her life and she was so young when everything happened. Spin is just grimey & I hope he get what he deserved. King and Shi need to get back together. Vicki is sneaky I can't see how Shi isn't picking up on it. I love the B.I.T.C.H women
Friend of Mine.
Wow I don't think I could of survived all the things Shi went through in her life and she was so young when everything happened. Spin is just grimey & I hope he get what he deserved. King and Shi need to get back together. Vicki is sneaky I can't see how Shi isn't picking up on it. I love the B.I.T.C.H women
May 7, 2015
Wow
How much can a little girl take before going crazy. This was a story full of twists and turns throughout the whole book. It held my attention and definitely kept me guessing. Such a tragic story that touched me in a way I haven't felt in a king time. Great read!!!
How much can a little girl take before going crazy. This was a story full of twists and turns throughout the whole book. It held my attention and definitely kept me guessing. Such a tragic story that touched me in a way I haven't felt in a king time. Great read!!!
September 8, 2012
Good read.....ending could have been better....gonna get part 2
December 28, 2012
Good read..can't wait til part 2 drops!
January 9, 2016
A page turner
I could not wait to see what happen next. Shi had to deal with the lost of her family. And she no one but King, mamaw and Vickie
I could not wait to see what happen next. Shi had to deal with the lost of her family. And she no one but King, mamaw and Vickie
March 10, 2021
Oh My GOODNESS
This book right here. You have to be from EPA to understand. This book took me all the way back. I was waiting to here something about day and night, ValuMax and Giorgios.and let’s not forget good ol Drew Medical. With every page I had a visual. This book is amazing can’t wait to read book two!!!!
This book right here. You have to be from EPA to understand. This book took me all the way back. I was waiting to here something about day and night, ValuMax and Giorgios.and let’s not forget good ol Drew Medical. With every page I had a visual. This book is amazing can’t wait to read book two!!!!
February 18, 2023
it was interesting
Enjoyed the storyline very interesting most definitely will be reading the sequel because I’m interested to see the fate for T money and Shi . I gave the book four stars because the beginning gave us a prologue that they never came back too and I really don’t understand why that was done and didn’t bring us back.
Enjoyed the storyline very interesting most definitely will be reading the sequel because I’m interested to see the fate for T money and Shi . I gave the book four stars because the beginning gave us a prologue that they never came back too and I really don’t understand why that was done and didn’t bring us back.
May 17, 2018
Wow
Life have away that it can be good one moment and shity the next I felt so sorry for shi it hurt to see her in so much pain life change her to end right were it started love this book
Life have away that it can be good one moment and shity the next I felt so sorry for shi it hurt to see her in so much pain life change her to end right were it started love this book
June 11, 2018
Pretty good book.
This book caught me off guard but end up being a good read. Flowed really well. Looking forward to part 2.
This book caught me off guard but end up being a good read. Flowed really well. Looking forward to part 2.
July 16, 2018
This was a very good book. I reccomend this book as a great read.
September 4, 2018
1st book
I really enjoyed reading this book. It took me on a journey and I really felt like I was going through the situation with the character. Great book....
I really enjoyed reading this book. It took me on a journey and I really felt like I was going through the situation with the character. Great book....
June 1, 2019
Overall an enjoyable read!
This book did keep me mesmerized throughout the entire reading. The characters and their phobias and issues were awesome and kept the story going..
This book did keep me mesmerized throughout the entire reading. The characters and their phobias and issues were awesome and kept the story going..
August 26, 2019
Great read!!!
I loved it!!! I can’t wait until I am able to read the sequel. These books give me life like I’m watching a movie!
I loved it!!! I can’t wait until I am able to read the sequel. These books give me life like I’m watching a movie!
November 27, 2015
She Was A Friend of Mine
This was my first read by this author but it won't be my last. I was hooked from the very beginning. Shi endured a lot in her young life. Losing her family in such a horrible way. Then moving somewhere she didn't want to be. I was shocked when her and Dr. Richards became close, yet loved it because they helped one another out through there heartache and pain. Vicky was Shi's only true friend unfortunately horrible circumstances happened that made her avoid her friend as well as her friends father. I'm confused on why T-Money so angry at Spin, there beef is crazy. Plus the truth behind Freeman and etc made my draw drop. I can't wait until part two, because I know Shi and King well be victorious. This an great read
This was my first read by this author but it won't be my last. I was hooked from the very beginning. Shi endured a lot in her young life. Losing her family in such a horrible way. Then moving somewhere she didn't want to be. I was shocked when her and Dr. Richards became close, yet loved it because they helped one another out through there heartache and pain. Vicky was Shi's only true friend unfortunately horrible circumstances happened that made her avoid her friend as well as her friends father. I'm confused on why T-Money so angry at Spin, there beef is crazy. Plus the truth behind Freeman and etc made my draw drop. I can't wait until part two, because I know Shi and King well be victorious. This an great read
May 18, 2016
Good and Interesting
I was feeling this book but it began to bore me during Shi's stay. It was suspenseful and had you wondering what happened to her brother. I didn't like the high school part and Shi selling drugs. I understand that was supposed to bring her to her father TMoney. Was he her dad or not. Not sure if I will get the other books in this series.
I was feeling this book but it began to bore me during Shi's stay. It was suspenseful and had you wondering what happened to her brother. I didn't like the high school part and Shi selling drugs. I understand that was supposed to bring her to her father TMoney. Was he her dad or not. Not sure if I will get the other books in this series.
August 16, 2015
Great Read
This series is great. This is my first time reading a book by this author and definitely won't be my last time. I can't put this series down. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Just started part 3. OMG.
This series is great. This is my first time reading a book by this author and definitely won't be my last time. I can't put this series down. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Just started part 3. OMG.
November 23, 2015
Intersting
Slow moving but good. It looks like it's about to pick up now. I'm ready for some action. Hopefully this was just setting the tone. Just when it was getting good, it ended. But it kept me interested enough to see how it turns out.
Slow moving but good. It looks like it's about to pick up now. I'm ready for some action. Hopefully this was just setting the tone. Just when it was getting good, it ended. But it kept me interested enough to see how it turns out.
November 25, 2015
Great book
Great book couldn't put it down. I started in the morning and finished that night. Not much into cliff hangers but it kept me interested the whole book with all its twist and turns. Can't wait to start the next one.
Great book couldn't put it down. I started in the morning and finished that night. Not much into cliff hangers but it kept me interested the whole book with all its twist and turns. Can't wait to start the next one.
December 2, 2015
She Was A Friend of Mine
Totally got right into this book. Storyline great so much back story. Characters well written. Could relate to the tragedy because was so real. I will definitely read pt 2. Must read
Totally got right into this book. Storyline great so much back story. Characters well written. Could relate to the tragedy because was so real. I will definitely read pt 2. Must read
February 1, 2016
Very good read. Loved the book, can't wait to read the next
New approaches to the urban story. I really didn't expect the story to take the turn and twist it did. I am rooting for Shi.
New approaches to the urban story. I really didn't expect the story to take the turn and twist it did. I am rooting for Shi.
March 2, 2016
Astonished
I choose this rating because it is a very good book
I like how the point of views went back and fourth and disliked how here family had to die and know one new where free was
I choose this rating because it is a very good book
I like how the point of views went back and fourth and disliked how here family had to die and know one new where free was
January 7, 2017
Good page turner
I have never read so many chapters in one book before, but I couldn't put it down. Every chance I got I was reading this book just to see what was going to happen next.
I have never read so many chapters in one book before, but I couldn't put it down. Every chance I got I was reading this book just to see what was going to happen next.
July 12, 2016
I wrote it, so of course I loved it. LOL.
March 24, 2015
Good read...
I finally understand what the title means... This book with the twists and turns keeps you sucked in! I cannot wait for part 2 to see how it plays out!
I finally understand what the title means... This book with the twists and turns keeps you sucked in! I cannot wait for part 2 to see how it plays out!
June 29, 2015
Ok book
This was an ok book. Took a little longer for me to get into it. I wasn't wow'd but ill read part two.
This was an ok book. Took a little longer for me to get into it. I wasn't wow'd but ill read part two.
August 1, 2015
Awesome
Really good book! I love the perspective it's written in! Very different from all the other hood books out there! I'm buying part 2 right now!
Really good book! I love the perspective it's written in! Very different from all the other hood books out there! I'm buying part 2 right now!
August 24, 2015
Yes this is a great read
Honestly I don't really to much care for hood stories but this book was absolutely amazing. It was way better than I expected
Honestly I don't really to much care for hood stories but this book was absolutely amazing. It was way better than I expected
February 11, 2016
Interesting
I am a little turned off because I do not like the drug life. The Author keep my attention with the suspense.
I am a little turned off because I do not like the drug life. The Author keep my attention with the suspense.
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