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GOLD II
746 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2026
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Sarafini
6 books73 followersAuthor Sarafini is a novelist who writes love stories from the Black experience with a simplistic charm. When not writing professionally, she’s daydreaming about her next book. She lives with her husband and calls the South home. Connect with her for updates on Facebook at facebook.com/AuthorSarafini and https://ko-fi.com/authorsarafini for exclusive stories, content, character visuals and more!
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May 31, 2026
Book was MESSY from beginning to end and honestly I still dont know what’s next with everyone. Damn Sarafini you couldn’t give us ONE happy couple. The older men are getting on my nerves with their audacity of feeling like they don’t need to explain everything and should be trusted blindly. I’m still confused on what the plot is at this point. I thought the Tiffany thing would move the plot in a certain direction maybe with the law but idk. There was no growth or development really and I kinda wanted that in book two. Too many variables and I don’t wanna stress myself out so I’m just reading for entertainment and low expectations cause if I don’t ima stress myself out.
May 30, 2026
Said I was going to sleep on this review, but I won't. 😂
Reader beware: this is a hefty book. At over 700 pages, it definitely demands your time and attention. The author is clearly talented because, despite my frustrations, I stayed engaged the entire way through. Even when I was annoyed, I kept reading because I needed to know how everything would unfold.
If you enjoyed the first book, you'll probably find familiar themes and dynamics here. For me, though, the biggest challenge was the lack of meaningful character growth. With a story this long, I wanted to see more evolution, more consequences, and more lasting change. Several times it felt like the characters were on the verge of a breakthrough, only to circle back to the same patterns and conflicts.
I also struggled to connect with much of the cast. While there were moments that hinted at deeper development, many of the character arcs felt repetitive, making it difficult for me to stay invested in their journeys. Gold, in particular, was presented as a bold, fearless, take-no-nonsense character, but her actions often didn't align with that image for me. As a result, I found myself frustrated by the disconnect between how she was described and how she was portrayed throughout the story.
India initially stood out as a character I was excited to follow, but I ultimately wanted more from her storyline as well. By the end, I felt that a lot of the page count was devoted to introducing new conflicts rather than resolving existing ones. Instead of seeing answers to some of the questions that had been building, it felt like even more problems were added to the pile.
Overall, this wasn't a bad book, and the writing itself kept me turning pages. I just wish more time had been spent deepening the characters and delivering growth that felt earned. Unfortunately, by the end, I was left feeling more exhausted than satisfied. Nothing changed and nothing was really resolved just more issues that will need heavy lifting via the writing to resolve and address appropriately
Reader beware: this is a hefty book. At over 700 pages, it definitely demands your time and attention. The author is clearly talented because, despite my frustrations, I stayed engaged the entire way through. Even when I was annoyed, I kept reading because I needed to know how everything would unfold.
If you enjoyed the first book, you'll probably find familiar themes and dynamics here. For me, though, the biggest challenge was the lack of meaningful character growth. With a story this long, I wanted to see more evolution, more consequences, and more lasting change. Several times it felt like the characters were on the verge of a breakthrough, only to circle back to the same patterns and conflicts.
I also struggled to connect with much of the cast. While there were moments that hinted at deeper development, many of the character arcs felt repetitive, making it difficult for me to stay invested in their journeys. Gold, in particular, was presented as a bold, fearless, take-no-nonsense character, but her actions often didn't align with that image for me. As a result, I found myself frustrated by the disconnect between how she was described and how she was portrayed throughout the story.
India initially stood out as a character I was excited to follow, but I ultimately wanted more from her storyline as well. By the end, I felt that a lot of the page count was devoted to introducing new conflicts rather than resolving existing ones. Instead of seeing answers to some of the questions that had been building, it felt like even more problems were added to the pile.
Overall, this wasn't a bad book, and the writing itself kept me turning pages. I just wish more time had been spent deepening the characters and delivering growth that felt earned. Unfortunately, by the end, I was left feeling more exhausted than satisfied. Nothing changed and nothing was really resolved just more issues that will need heavy lifting via the writing to resolve and address appropriately
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June 2, 20263.5 Stars
sighs I gave Gold 2 by Sarafini a 3.5 because it just didn’t meet the mark for me, and I genuinely hate that. This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year after how hard the first book pulled me in. Overall, the sequel felt like it was running in a big circle—full of redundancies, repetitive dialogue, and painfully predictable outcomes. The story starts off with decent momentum, building on the glitz, drama, and tension from book one, but then it falls flat, picks up again with some steamy or shocking moments, only to drop the ball right when it matters most. We left book one with a pile of unresolved problems and messy relationships, and after a time jump into book two… almost nothing has truly been resolved. The same conflicts drag on, the same emotional cycles repeat, and it starts to feel like filler rather than progression.
What disappointed me most was Gold herself. The book keeps hyping her up as this fierce “man eater” and untouchable “It girl” who’s climbing from the hood to the high-fashion NYC scene with power and confidence. But just when you think she’s finally about to embody that energy—making bold moves, owning her ambition, and navigating the cutthroat world on her own terms—she pulls back or makes choices that feel inconsistent with the persona the narrative pushes so hard. I had much higher hopes for her to actually live up to the expectations the book sets. Instead of evolving into someone truly magnetic and strategic, she often came across as reactive and less sharp than she’s described.
One thing that really irritated me was how Gold brushed off Aunt Bev’s “gems” of wisdom. The book treats these like profound advice, but half the time Aunt Bev was just serving bullshit on a platter dressed up to sound deep. Gold not internalizing any of it (the good or the bad) made her feel stagnant instead of growing. I also hated how she hopped from one dick to another with barely any emotional reflection or consequences. It undercut the “It girl” power fantasy and made her come across as more impulsive than strategic. The worst part was how she did India during the miscarriage, fucking a nigga while her bestie was in the back mourning the loss of a child. That was so low and tone-deaf it genuinely made me side-eye Gold for the rest of the book. It killed a lot of the sympathy I had for her and made the friendship dynamics feel cheap.
India had diarrhea at the mouth too much for me and the codependency between her and Gold??
Then there’s the Kristin and Chucky saga. Their storyline straight-up stole the show for me in book one, but in book two it became exhausting. Give them their own book or hang it up with the repetitive dialogue already. Watching Kristin beg his immature ass time and time again, only for the same back-and-forth cycle to repeat, got old fast. What started as compelling tension just turned into frustrating filler that dragged down the main plot.
Sarafini clearly had a strong vision and platform for this series—the mix of urban edge, luxury fashion drama, forbidden romance, and aspirational rise is addictive on paper. But it feels like the sudden popularity of the first book forced Gold 2 out the door before the execution was fully cooked. The pacing gets sloppy, some betrayals and romantic arcs feel forced for maximum drama, and there’s more telling than showing, which weakens the emotional impact. It leans heavily into fan-service (spicier scenes, bigger conflicts, escalating glamour) at the cost of tighter plotting and deeper character growth. Don’t get me wrong—this book is a good read. If you’re in it purely for the escapism, the luxury lifestyle porn, and the messy relationship drama, you’ll probably enjoy the ride. It’s entertaining enough to keep turning pages. But as a sequel that had the potential to elevate the series, it left me wanting more substance and payoff.
sighs I gave Gold 2 by Sarafini a 3.5 because it just didn’t meet the mark for me, and I genuinely hate that. This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year after how hard the first book pulled me in. Overall, the sequel felt like it was running in a big circle—full of redundancies, repetitive dialogue, and painfully predictable outcomes. The story starts off with decent momentum, building on the glitz, drama, and tension from book one, but then it falls flat, picks up again with some steamy or shocking moments, only to drop the ball right when it matters most. We left book one with a pile of unresolved problems and messy relationships, and after a time jump into book two… almost nothing has truly been resolved. The same conflicts drag on, the same emotional cycles repeat, and it starts to feel like filler rather than progression.
What disappointed me most was Gold herself. The book keeps hyping her up as this fierce “man eater” and untouchable “It girl” who’s climbing from the hood to the high-fashion NYC scene with power and confidence. But just when you think she’s finally about to embody that energy—making bold moves, owning her ambition, and navigating the cutthroat world on her own terms—she pulls back or makes choices that feel inconsistent with the persona the narrative pushes so hard. I had much higher hopes for her to actually live up to the expectations the book sets. Instead of evolving into someone truly magnetic and strategic, she often came across as reactive and less sharp than she’s described.
One thing that really irritated me was how Gold brushed off Aunt Bev’s “gems” of wisdom. The book treats these like profound advice, but half the time Aunt Bev was just serving bullshit on a platter dressed up to sound deep. Gold not internalizing any of it (the good or the bad) made her feel stagnant instead of growing. I also hated how she hopped from one dick to another with barely any emotional reflection or consequences. It undercut the “It girl” power fantasy and made her come across as more impulsive than strategic. The worst part was how she did India during the miscarriage, fucking a nigga while her bestie was in the back mourning the loss of a child. That was so low and tone-deaf it genuinely made me side-eye Gold for the rest of the book. It killed a lot of the sympathy I had for her and made the friendship dynamics feel cheap.
India had diarrhea at the mouth too much for me and the codependency between her and Gold??
Then there’s the Kristin and Chucky saga. Their storyline straight-up stole the show for me in book one, but in book two it became exhausting. Give them their own book or hang it up with the repetitive dialogue already. Watching Kristin beg his immature ass time and time again, only for the same back-and-forth cycle to repeat, got old fast. What started as compelling tension just turned into frustrating filler that dragged down the main plot.
Sarafini clearly had a strong vision and platform for this series—the mix of urban edge, luxury fashion drama, forbidden romance, and aspirational rise is addictive on paper. But it feels like the sudden popularity of the first book forced Gold 2 out the door before the execution was fully cooked. The pacing gets sloppy, some betrayals and romantic arcs feel forced for maximum drama, and there’s more telling than showing, which weakens the emotional impact. It leans heavily into fan-service (spicier scenes, bigger conflicts, escalating glamour) at the cost of tighter plotting and deeper character growth. Don’t get me wrong—this book is a good read. If you’re in it purely for the escapism, the luxury lifestyle porn, and the messy relationship drama, you’ll probably enjoy the ride. It’s entertaining enough to keep turning pages. But as a sequel that had the potential to elevate the series, it left me wanting more substance and payoff.
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May 31, 2026
I enjoyed this book overall and found myself invested in the characters and their relationships. However, I finished the story wishing more of the plotlines had been resolved.
There were several moments that felt like they were building toward something significant, but never seemed to fully pay off. For example, Shelly mentions that she’s coming for India after Gold’s betrayal, and it’s later noted that she starts showing up to Emotions. Then… nothing. Maybe I missed something, but I kept wondering if she had anything to do with the job that took E out of town or if that storyline was simply left open-ended.
I also would have liked to see the male characters hold each other more accountable. There were situations that felt serious enough to warrant honest conversations, but they were often brushed aside with jokes or teasing instead.
Rich’s character was another area where I wanted more development. When he came back for Gold, I expected a stronger, more consistent effort from him. I understand the complications surrounding the Mo situation, but his actions often made it seem like he wasn’t fully committed to Gold. As a reader, I struggled to understand exactly where he stood.
Overall, I think the book had a strong foundation and plenty of drama, but I would have preferred less conflict for conflict’s sake and more communication, accountability, and character growth. Despite my frustrations, I still enjoyed the story and would be interested in reading more from this author.
There were several moments that felt like they were building toward something significant, but never seemed to fully pay off. For example, Shelly mentions that she’s coming for India after Gold’s betrayal, and it’s later noted that she starts showing up to Emotions. Then… nothing. Maybe I missed something, but I kept wondering if she had anything to do with the job that took E out of town or if that storyline was simply left open-ended.
I also would have liked to see the male characters hold each other more accountable. There were situations that felt serious enough to warrant honest conversations, but they were often brushed aside with jokes or teasing instead.
Rich’s character was another area where I wanted more development. When he came back for Gold, I expected a stronger, more consistent effort from him. I understand the complications surrounding the Mo situation, but his actions often made it seem like he wasn’t fully committed to Gold. As a reader, I struggled to understand exactly where he stood.
Overall, I think the book had a strong foundation and plenty of drama, but I would have preferred less conflict for conflict’s sake and more communication, accountability, and character growth. Despite my frustrations, I still enjoyed the story and would be interested in reading more from this author.
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June 1, 2026
Book 2 was good but too much going on.
Gold comes off as this young girl that’s having her way but that’s not the case. She absolutely needs a mentor who’s been in the industry for some years. Her thinking she knows it all is why Rich gets away with treating her like a side chick. All the chaos at the salon opening was on Gold. Maurice & Rich are both clowns bc at y’all big age? I hope Gold pick better men that’s unmarried & not enemies of her old flings. She’s young & still learning.
India used to be so ambitious. Whatever E says goes & if she disagrees he punishes her with silent treatment. Him not understanding why she wanted her career over a baby is why he’s too old to be dating her. The way he treated her after the miscarriage was heartbreaking. His overgrown a** need to go deal with his abandonment issues before ruining another woman’s life. I need India to tap back into the girl she was before E & leave her mark in Paris.
Tamia is a goofy. Shelly is a bird. Sabine a hater. Bryce & Maleek…..blah. Everyone was messy & took no accountability.
I hope book 3 is not another 700 page bc this book could’ve wrapped everything up.
Gold comes off as this young girl that’s having her way but that’s not the case. She absolutely needs a mentor who’s been in the industry for some years. Her thinking she knows it all is why Rich gets away with treating her like a side chick. All the chaos at the salon opening was on Gold. Maurice & Rich are both clowns bc at y’all big age? I hope Gold pick better men that’s unmarried & not enemies of her old flings. She’s young & still learning.
India used to be so ambitious. Whatever E says goes & if she disagrees he punishes her with silent treatment. Him not understanding why she wanted her career over a baby is why he’s too old to be dating her. The way he treated her after the miscarriage was heartbreaking. His overgrown a** need to go deal with his abandonment issues before ruining another woman’s life. I need India to tap back into the girl she was before E & leave her mark in Paris.
Tamia is a goofy. Shelly is a bird. Sabine a hater. Bryce & Maleek…..blah. Everyone was messy & took no accountability.
I hope book 3 is not another 700 page bc this book could’ve wrapped everything up.
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June 9, 2026
I’ve read all the book she has written and I normally love her work, this book was all over the place!!! Literally!!! The amount of POV and storylines. Two books at 700+ pages and STILL a book three!!! I’m going to give it up to pregnancy brain and give her pass. Hopefully book three is way better! But damn even India and E couldn’t make it!! Why??! Where are we going with this. The only this that kept me reading was Kristen and Chucky!!!! Why Gold was a hoe is beyond me! Juggling niggas is cool, but this writing was straight hoe-ish not empowering!
June 14, 2026
This didn't feel like a book 2 to me. More like an extension of book 1. We just in more mess, more unnecessary mess. I keep trying to remind myself Gold is young. But that's not an excuse anymore. No growth at all, not even the start of working on herself or her problems. Gold has so much work to be done I don't see how that will all be wrapped up/fixed in the final book unless it's rushed. You that girl but you don't know who your baby daddy is?
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June 6, 2026
Big Gold not the little one
I’m on the edge of my seat anticipating the next book! Wow, Sarafini is a wonderful author and has pinned an extraordinary little world! It’s giving Sex & the City vibes sprinkled with a little Coldest Winter Ever. I love the high fashion, and world traveling mixed with humble job titles and mundane relationships. I love that the girls are highly motivated to live life on their terms in spite of the successful men that’s in their orbit. On the contrary I am a little disappointed in Gold’s behavior in this 2nd book, although I know where the hurt stems from and what she’s trying to avoid but she’s still so extremely reckless in my opinion. She clearly is in LOVE with you know who, and I wish we would have taken more time for herself to navigate the space that she was really in. Needless to say I’ll be right here when book 3 drops! Happy Reading!!
I’m on the edge of my seat anticipating the next book! Wow, Sarafini is a wonderful author and has pinned an extraordinary little world! It’s giving Sex & the City vibes sprinkled with a little Coldest Winter Ever. I love the high fashion, and world traveling mixed with humble job titles and mundane relationships. I love that the girls are highly motivated to live life on their terms in spite of the successful men that’s in their orbit. On the contrary I am a little disappointed in Gold’s behavior in this 2nd book, although I know where the hurt stems from and what she’s trying to avoid but she’s still so extremely reckless in my opinion. She clearly is in LOVE with you know who, and I wish we would have taken more time for herself to navigate the space that she was really in. Needless to say I’ll be right here when book 3 drops! Happy Reading!!
July 5, 2026
Whew. I'm annoyed. I really enjoyed the first Gold, and I went into Book II expecting the storylines to move forward in a meaningful way. Instead, it felt like I spent 700+ pages watching the same emotional arguments happen over and over again. Gold spent almost the entire book bouncing back and forth between Rich and Maurice. Neither man ever truly committed, both expected her to trust them without giving her the full truth, and after a while it became exhausting instead of romantic. The chemistry is still there, but chemistry alone can't carry that many pages.
E and India frustrated me even more. After they lost their baby, E abandoned her when she needed him most, disappeared for over a month, then came back, apologized, rebuilt the relationship...only to leave her again under the guise of "letting her fly." I understand what the author was trying to do, but emotionally it didn't land for me. It felt repetitive rather than like actual growth.
Meanwhile, Tamia is still trapped with Stone, Tiffany continues making terrible decisions, Kristin still hasn't told Chucky about the abortion, Porsche is battling cancer, and just about every major storyline ends with another setup instead of a resolution. The biggest issue for me is that after two books totaling well over 1,400 pages, I don't feel like many of these characters actually evolved. The plot moved. The drama escalated. But the emotional development felt minimal. It often seemed like the characters were running laps instead of moving forward. Now...that doesn't mean I hated it. The dialogue is still excellent. The characters still have distinct voices. The friendships remain one of the strongest parts of the series, and the author absolutely knows how to write entertaining, messy, emotionally charged scenes that keep you turning pages.
And then that ending...A pregnancy with two possible fathers. Rich and Maurice (grown ass men) destroying Gold's grand opening. India in Paris. Trav waiting in the wings. Tiffany plotting from jail. (early release) Bryce back in the picture. The cliffhanger definitely did its job because, yes, I'll probably read Book III. I just wish Book II had given readers more payoff before opening ten more doors. Hopefully the next installment finally starts closing some of them.
E and India frustrated me even more. After they lost their baby, E abandoned her when she needed him most, disappeared for over a month, then came back, apologized, rebuilt the relationship...only to leave her again under the guise of "letting her fly." I understand what the author was trying to do, but emotionally it didn't land for me. It felt repetitive rather than like actual growth.
Meanwhile, Tamia is still trapped with Stone, Tiffany continues making terrible decisions, Kristin still hasn't told Chucky about the abortion, Porsche is battling cancer, and just about every major storyline ends with another setup instead of a resolution. The biggest issue for me is that after two books totaling well over 1,400 pages, I don't feel like many of these characters actually evolved. The plot moved. The drama escalated. But the emotional development felt minimal. It often seemed like the characters were running laps instead of moving forward. Now...that doesn't mean I hated it. The dialogue is still excellent. The characters still have distinct voices. The friendships remain one of the strongest parts of the series, and the author absolutely knows how to write entertaining, messy, emotionally charged scenes that keep you turning pages.
And then that ending...A pregnancy with two possible fathers. Rich and Maurice (grown ass men) destroying Gold's grand opening. India in Paris. Trav waiting in the wings. Tiffany plotting from jail. (early release) Bryce back in the picture. The cliffhanger definitely did its job because, yes, I'll probably read Book III. I just wish Book II had given readers more payoff before opening ten more doors. Hopefully the next installment finally starts closing some of them.
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June 4, 2026
The cliffhanger!
Tbh I didn’t like how Gold was moving at all. The decisions and choices she made really got under my skin. To be specific she was being very male centered and didn’t check in on India how India would’ve did for her. Didn’t have time for India but had no problems making time for them men. I hope India give Trav a chance…leave E and his mommy issues alone cause he was foul for leaving the first time the way he did. I like Kristen & Chucky & hope they can get their happy ending. Gold got whatever it is that’s coming to her. Stop playing with me people. I’m annoyed a tad bit. 4.5 stars for me
Tbh I didn’t like how Gold was moving at all. The decisions and choices she made really got under my skin. To be specific she was being very male centered and didn’t check in on India how India would’ve did for her. Didn’t have time for India but had no problems making time for them men. I hope India give Trav a chance…leave E and his mommy issues alone cause he was foul for leaving the first time the way he did. I like Kristen & Chucky & hope they can get their happy ending. Gold got whatever it is that’s coming to her. Stop playing with me people. I’m annoyed a tad bit. 4.5 stars for me
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June 12, 2026
I dove right into this ambitious sequel and it didn't disappoint. I don't know how my brain was able to pick back up on every character's storyline but it did and overall this author really impressed me. I loved the fashion, the dialogue and overall pace of the book-which is hard to do when it's about 700 pages. India's arc had me scratching my head at times lol but Gold stayed true to her characterization despite her being stuck between 2 very wealthy lovers. I felt like Rich showed more of his villain side (especially towards the end). I'll be eagerly awaiting the third and final book...asap!
June 4, 2026
cliff hanger
I’m going to be 100% honest. The first Gold was everything!!!I couldn’t wait until Gold 2 came out, however i forgot most of the characters by the time the book came back out. So it’s like I’m trying to piece it together. Nonetheless it was very good and the ending left my mouth wide open
I’m going to be 100% honest. The first Gold was everything!!!I couldn’t wait until Gold 2 came out, however i forgot most of the characters by the time the book came back out. So it’s like I’m trying to piece it together. Nonetheless it was very good and the ending left my mouth wide open
June 1, 2026
Baby book 2 picks up where a book one left off, with our girl go now in Atlanta juggling the outcome of her and Rich. so much happening in this but one thing I know Maurice absolutely not. I want that to be wrapped up over with and done, but I don’t blame Gold for going back-and-forth in between because you just never know. India oh my God I hated it. I hated it. E pissed me off with what he did and I don’t care! That cliffhanger though oh my God I need book 3 now! I got a wait a whole year!! so much just went on with each other the side characters as well. I’m interested to see how the story concludes.
June 22, 2026
4.5⭐️s A lot at one time
So many things happened in this book. Some expected and some not, but in the end Gold had to know her chickens would soon come home to roost.
India and E… I felt for my girl and didn’t want her to have to deal with what she did but she needed it to grow.
Them other folks. Lord have mercy.
So many things happened in this book. Some expected and some not, but in the end Gold had to know her chickens would soon come home to roost.
India and E… I felt for my girl and didn’t want her to have to deal with what she did but she needed it to grow.
Them other folks. Lord have mercy.
July 11, 2026
(SIGHS)—- MAY CONTAIN SOME SPOILERS—
I was looking forward to book 2 like so many. I definitely did not expect to see so many opportunities for growth in this book 2 only for us the readers to not get those moments captured. (I get every moment can’t be discussed, but the book was long enough where it could have been). The Rich and Maurice dynamic for one. And bringing us into the know about Tiffany and her deceased sister is another. Having Gold in ATL so long (in my opinion) just dragged. The ending felt rushed for this book to be 700 plus pages.
My major highlight was that Gold did have some growth. I loved how she didn’t let her personal life stop her from making moves. Yeah she sometimes held back for Rich, but she kept it moving. Thats major growth seeing how book 1 ended. Welp. Let’s see what shakes in book 3. I pray India moves on from E! I tried my best not to mention that man. 🤨🙄
I was looking forward to book 2 like so many. I definitely did not expect to see so many opportunities for growth in this book 2 only for us the readers to not get those moments captured. (I get every moment can’t be discussed, but the book was long enough where it could have been). The Rich and Maurice dynamic for one. And bringing us into the know about Tiffany and her deceased sister is another. Having Gold in ATL so long (in my opinion) just dragged. The ending felt rushed for this book to be 700 plus pages.
My major highlight was that Gold did have some growth. I loved how she didn’t let her personal life stop her from making moves. Yeah she sometimes held back for Rich, but she kept it moving. Thats major growth seeing how book 1 ended. Welp. Let’s see what shakes in book 3. I pray India moves on from E! I tried my best not to mention that man. 🤨🙄
June 14, 2026
A lot of pages for a whole lot of nothing
Unfortunately, this book was disappointing and unnecessarily long only to be left with a cliffhanger. This series could have easily been wrapped up in two books. Not worth the time spent and a disappointing sequel.
Unfortunately, this book was disappointing and unnecessarily long only to be left with a cliffhanger. This series could have easily been wrapped up in two books. Not worth the time spent and a disappointing sequel.
June 15, 2026
Worth the wait!!
Gold is still on her bs. But sooooo many twists and turns. I wish the third book was out right now lol. But of course we are kept on a cliffhanger, I won’t say too much but I think in the next installment we all will be very surprised of the outcomes behind everything.
Gold is still on her bs. But sooooo many twists and turns. I wish the third book was out right now lol. But of course we are kept on a cliffhanger, I won’t say too much but I think in the next installment we all will be very surprised of the outcomes behind everything.
May 31, 2026
Book 1 was phenomenal! Book 2 was all over the place, so many extended stories and people. I hope by the time book 3 is released I remember the situations of the characters. She’s an excellent writer and I’m not giving up on Sarafini!
June 8, 2026
Mmmmmmmmmm
I’m speechless…uhmmmmmm…whewwwwww…what an ending??? What am I to do until the next oneeeeeeeee?!?!Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Oh Sarafiniiiìiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?!?! Dis too much!!!! SMH😭😩😭
I’m speechless…uhmmmmmm…whewwwwww…what an ending??? What am I to do until the next oneeeeeeeee?!?!Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Oh Sarafiniiiìiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?!?! Dis too much!!!! SMH😭😩😭
June 5, 2026
SARAFINI HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed this book. It was so well written, a page turner indeed. It was incredibly entertaining!
⚠️SPOILERS AHEAD!!⚠️
Now while I am ultimately rooting for Gold & Rich to be together, I won’t lie to you and say that I didn’t quietly ship Gold & Maurice. Both men are attractive, wealthy af and d*cked my girl Gold down RIGHT! At that point, I needed this to be a why choose…until I read the last chapter…then I came to my senses and understood why Gold must make a choice….if there’s even a choice to be made anymore 👀👀👀 bc them nwards were going to kill each other over Gold!! lmboooo I wanna say Gold, teach me your ways (and she does lowkey in the book: be yourself and you will attract them) but I’m scuuurrrreedddd if I put this into practice, somebody will DIE! 😂😂😂 Before I get off this throuple, I must give Rich a few lashings because HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? You know Gold’s dealing with somebody else and instead of reassuring her by confirming your attendance to her salon opening, you basically go cold and ghost her? I was surprised he actually thought their “reunion”at the end would be sunshine and rainbows AT HIS BIG AGE…like that behavior would NEVER get anybody’s p*ssy wet, let alone Gold’s…you cannot cut off communication with someone you claim you love then expect things to be the way they were before, dummy. I appreciated how Maurice always reassured Gold and was always there for her. That’s the way it’s supposed to be!
Bro, how in the world does India, at the end of book II, find herself in Gold shoes at the end of Book 1? I’m not gonna lie, E irritated me in this book and it was incredibly upsetting to me and my homegirls. How you gon collude with India’s parents to get her to go to Paris like that? You ain’t her daddy to be having secret conversations and making plans without her knowledge…you’re her partner!! And while I’m dragging E, let me whack him again for abandoning her after she miscarried. My nward, is you 33 or 23? Grow the hell up. E is proof that just because a man is “older” doesn’t mean he’s smart or mature. I’m gonna chalk up a lot of E’s behavior to the fact that he’s never been in a relationship before India but still, no excuse. Communicate with your PARTNER. Nevertheless, still rooting for India & E’s happy ending. 😂
I’m so happy Kristin left her loveless, passionless marriage and is working towards a future with Chucky. I wonder if he will ever find out about the abortion. Either way, Kristin is gonna have a fight on her hands in book III bc Robbie, her vindictive, bastard of a soon-to-be ex husband is trying to take her kids from her. A loser through and through. I hope Chucky doesn’t go into his feelings and is able to stand beside her through this ordeal.
Tiffany is Tiffany. I’m glad she spent a good chunk of the book in prison and out of the way bc she was annoying as hell in book I lol apparently she’s got something up her sleeve in the form of revenge since she read about Gold proclaiming her love for Rich in that magazine…we’ll see. I’d love to read her really stirring the pot and doing damage for the✨plot✨but I won’t hold my breath. Tiffany is all bark and no bite. 😂
Last but not least, Tamia is dumb as hell. I could NEVER be with a crackhead so that I’m not the only one without a “rich” nward. Stone is a fake baller. Now she bout to be sold to the highest bidder. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
This was an incredible read, I’m so upset that I’m done and there won’t be another book until 2027, but I look forward to having all my questions answered like who wrecked who’s ish at Gold’s opening/birthday party, Rich or Maurice? How will her men react to her pregnancy? WHO IS THE DADDY??? Those are the most pressing questions right now lol I trust Sarafini will answer them in a way that is true to the characters and satisfying.
READ THIS BOOK!!!!
There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed this book. It was so well written, a page turner indeed. It was incredibly entertaining!
⚠️SPOILERS AHEAD!!⚠️
Now while I am ultimately rooting for Gold & Rich to be together, I won’t lie to you and say that I didn’t quietly ship Gold & Maurice. Both men are attractive, wealthy af and d*cked my girl Gold down RIGHT! At that point, I needed this to be a why choose…until I read the last chapter…then I came to my senses and understood why Gold must make a choice….if there’s even a choice to be made anymore 👀👀👀 bc them nwards were going to kill each other over Gold!! lmboooo I wanna say Gold, teach me your ways (and she does lowkey in the book: be yourself and you will attract them) but I’m scuuurrrreedddd if I put this into practice, somebody will DIE! 😂😂😂 Before I get off this throuple, I must give Rich a few lashings because HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? You know Gold’s dealing with somebody else and instead of reassuring her by confirming your attendance to her salon opening, you basically go cold and ghost her? I was surprised he actually thought their “reunion”at the end would be sunshine and rainbows AT HIS BIG AGE…like that behavior would NEVER get anybody’s p*ssy wet, let alone Gold’s…you cannot cut off communication with someone you claim you love then expect things to be the way they were before, dummy. I appreciated how Maurice always reassured Gold and was always there for her. That’s the way it’s supposed to be!
Bro, how in the world does India, at the end of book II, find herself in Gold shoes at the end of Book 1? I’m not gonna lie, E irritated me in this book and it was incredibly upsetting to me and my homegirls. How you gon collude with India’s parents to get her to go to Paris like that? You ain’t her daddy to be having secret conversations and making plans without her knowledge…you’re her partner!! And while I’m dragging E, let me whack him again for abandoning her after she miscarried. My nward, is you 33 or 23? Grow the hell up. E is proof that just because a man is “older” doesn’t mean he’s smart or mature. I’m gonna chalk up a lot of E’s behavior to the fact that he’s never been in a relationship before India but still, no excuse. Communicate with your PARTNER. Nevertheless, still rooting for India & E’s happy ending. 😂
I’m so happy Kristin left her loveless, passionless marriage and is working towards a future with Chucky. I wonder if he will ever find out about the abortion. Either way, Kristin is gonna have a fight on her hands in book III bc Robbie, her vindictive, bastard of a soon-to-be ex husband is trying to take her kids from her. A loser through and through. I hope Chucky doesn’t go into his feelings and is able to stand beside her through this ordeal.
Tiffany is Tiffany. I’m glad she spent a good chunk of the book in prison and out of the way bc she was annoying as hell in book I lol apparently she’s got something up her sleeve in the form of revenge since she read about Gold proclaiming her love for Rich in that magazine…we’ll see. I’d love to read her really stirring the pot and doing damage for the✨plot✨but I won’t hold my breath. Tiffany is all bark and no bite. 😂
Last but not least, Tamia is dumb as hell. I could NEVER be with a crackhead so that I’m not the only one without a “rich” nward. Stone is a fake baller. Now she bout to be sold to the highest bidder. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
This was an incredible read, I’m so upset that I’m done and there won’t be another book until 2027, but I look forward to having all my questions answered like who wrecked who’s ish at Gold’s opening/birthday party, Rich or Maurice? How will her men react to her pregnancy? WHO IS THE DADDY??? Those are the most pressing questions right now lol I trust Sarafini will answer them in a way that is true to the characters and satisfying.
READ THIS BOOK!!!!
June 6, 2026
Gold II by Sarafini reminded me exactly why I keep coming back to this series.
Sarafini has a gift for storytelling. Her writing flows effortlessly, pulling you deeper and deeper into the lives of her characters until you're completely invested in every decision, every relationship, and every twist. Page after page, I found myself needing to know what would happen next.
Picking up immediately after the events of Book 1, Gold II follows Gold as she begins building the life she's always dreamed of in Atlanta. Thanks to the unwavering support of India—one of my favorite characters in the series—Gold finally has an opportunity to pursue her passion as a makeup artist working on a television show.
But while Gold's career is moving forward, her personal life is another story.
The biggest question throughout the book is whether Gold has truly grown. Has she learned from her mistakes? Will she finally make different choices when it comes to love and relationships?
For me, the answer was... not really.
While Gold definitely steps into her power professionally and becomes more confident in certain areas of her life, she still finds herself caught in the same exhausting cycles when it comes to the men around her. There were moments I wanted to shake her and tell her to do better! But honestly, flawed characters make for compelling stories, and Gold kept me emotionally invested from beginning to end.
One of the standout elements of this series continues to be the relationships surrounding Gold.
E and India's relationship had me completely locked in. Their connection felt layered, authentic, and worth rooting for. Every scene involving them added emotional depth to the story, and I found myself cheering for them every step of the way.
Another couple I couldn't help but root for was Chucky and Kristina. More than anything, I wanted Kristina to find happiness and choose what was right for her instead of constantly putting everyone else's needs ahead of her own.
And then... THAT ending.
I had been waiting for a certain character to make an appearance, and when he finally showed up, he completely shook the entire storyline. The final chapters had me staring at the pages in disbelief, and before I knew it, the book was over.
Which brings me to my one complaint.
Sarafini has a habit of delivering these massive, addictive books packed with drama, emotion, and unforgettable characters only to leave readers hanging with a cliffhanger! Once again, she had me completely invested for hundreds of pages and then snatched away my ending.
Now I'm over here desperately needing Book 3.
If you enjoy:
✨ Character-driven drama
✨ Messy relationships
✨ Friendship and loyalty
✨ Emotional twists
✨ Complicated love stories
✨ Books that keep you invested until the very last page
then Gold II is absolutely worth the read.
The only reason this wasn't a 5 stars for me is that the book is over 700 pages that ends in a cliffhanger. But make no mistake I am fully invested and will be first in line for Book 3 because I HAVE to know how it all is going to end.
Immediately need the next book. Sarafini can't keep getting away with these cliffhangers! 😩📚🔥
Sarafini has a gift for storytelling. Her writing flows effortlessly, pulling you deeper and deeper into the lives of her characters until you're completely invested in every decision, every relationship, and every twist. Page after page, I found myself needing to know what would happen next.
Picking up immediately after the events of Book 1, Gold II follows Gold as she begins building the life she's always dreamed of in Atlanta. Thanks to the unwavering support of India—one of my favorite characters in the series—Gold finally has an opportunity to pursue her passion as a makeup artist working on a television show.
But while Gold's career is moving forward, her personal life is another story.
The biggest question throughout the book is whether Gold has truly grown. Has she learned from her mistakes? Will she finally make different choices when it comes to love and relationships?
For me, the answer was... not really.
While Gold definitely steps into her power professionally and becomes more confident in certain areas of her life, she still finds herself caught in the same exhausting cycles when it comes to the men around her. There were moments I wanted to shake her and tell her to do better! But honestly, flawed characters make for compelling stories, and Gold kept me emotionally invested from beginning to end.
One of the standout elements of this series continues to be the relationships surrounding Gold.
E and India's relationship had me completely locked in. Their connection felt layered, authentic, and worth rooting for. Every scene involving them added emotional depth to the story, and I found myself cheering for them every step of the way.
Another couple I couldn't help but root for was Chucky and Kristina. More than anything, I wanted Kristina to find happiness and choose what was right for her instead of constantly putting everyone else's needs ahead of her own.
And then... THAT ending.
I had been waiting for a certain character to make an appearance, and when he finally showed up, he completely shook the entire storyline. The final chapters had me staring at the pages in disbelief, and before I knew it, the book was over.
Which brings me to my one complaint.
Sarafini has a habit of delivering these massive, addictive books packed with drama, emotion, and unforgettable characters only to leave readers hanging with a cliffhanger! Once again, she had me completely invested for hundreds of pages and then snatched away my ending.
Now I'm over here desperately needing Book 3.
If you enjoy:
✨ Character-driven drama
✨ Messy relationships
✨ Friendship and loyalty
✨ Emotional twists
✨ Complicated love stories
✨ Books that keep you invested until the very last page
then Gold II is absolutely worth the read.
The only reason this wasn't a 5 stars for me is that the book is over 700 pages that ends in a cliffhanger. But make no mistake I am fully invested and will be first in line for Book 3 because I HAVE to know how it all is going to end.
Immediately need the next book. Sarafini can't keep getting away with these cliffhangers! 😩📚🔥
June 13, 2026
Previously on Gold Season II
Whew Chile, the mess!!! In Gold II we picked right back up where book 1 left off and I’ll just say the way Sarafini crafted this series most definitely reminded me of a good TV series that I was compelled to binge watch until the last episode had been viewed. But now I’m left waiting for the final season! And just like with any good series, my anticipation level for the new episodes aka the final book release…is at 100! As with the previous installment, friendships, fashion, NYC, New Jersey and newbie location Atlanta were heavily featured. Gold and the crew were back, but there were some other characters who played a more prominent role this time around.
I had every intention of pacing myself when this book dropped. But at around the 51% mark, I couldn’t put it back down because I just had to know what was going to happen next! By the time the end was reached, I was picking my jaw up off the floor and calling for a cleanup on Aisle 6! There were some pretty questionable choices made by a few of the characters in this book that had me scratching my head…but I can’t wait to see how this all plays out in the series finale, no spoilers from me!
To Sarafini, you have a natural talent for storytelling, as evidenced by the fact that after 2 thickem releases, I still want more from these characters! But I'm sure that was intentional on your part, cuz closure was definitely not the goal here. Instead we got more drama to unpack! Stay tuned for the finale...and have your popcorn on standby!
Whew Chile, the mess!!! In Gold II we picked right back up where book 1 left off and I’ll just say the way Sarafini crafted this series most definitely reminded me of a good TV series that I was compelled to binge watch until the last episode had been viewed. But now I’m left waiting for the final season! And just like with any good series, my anticipation level for the new episodes aka the final book release…is at 100! As with the previous installment, friendships, fashion, NYC, New Jersey and newbie location Atlanta were heavily featured. Gold and the crew were back, but there were some other characters who played a more prominent role this time around.
I had every intention of pacing myself when this book dropped. But at around the 51% mark, I couldn’t put it back down because I just had to know what was going to happen next! By the time the end was reached, I was picking my jaw up off the floor and calling for a cleanup on Aisle 6! There were some pretty questionable choices made by a few of the characters in this book that had me scratching my head…but I can’t wait to see how this all plays out in the series finale, no spoilers from me!
To Sarafini, you have a natural talent for storytelling, as evidenced by the fact that after 2 thickem releases, I still want more from these characters! But I'm sure that was intentional on your part, cuz closure was definitely not the goal here. Instead we got more drama to unpack! Stay tuned for the finale...and have your popcorn on standby!
June 22, 2026
Ready for season 3
Baby, when I say my wig is snatched, it is completely gone. India and Gold have me stressed! This book had me thinking the entire time because Gold was reckless. I just knew things were going to end badly because baby girl was moving without a care in the world and making one questionable decision after another.
At its core, this is a coming-of-age story about a young woman trying to navigate hurt, heartbreak, and healing. The author does an amazing job continuing the story from Part One and taking us deeper into Gold’s emotional journey. We get to see the darkness she was experiencing and the unhealthy ways she tried to pull herself out of it. In the middle of her healing, she was doing anything that made her feel better in the moment, no matter how reckless it was.
Now let’s talk about India. She’s sneaky! Not in a malicious way, but she definitely does little underhanded things that make you stop and say, “Girl, what are you doing?” She’s so sweet, soft, and caring that it’s easy to overlook, but some of her choices had me side-eyeing her.
I’m hoping by Part 3 she really comes into her own and starts standing up for herself as she matures because baby girl needs to grow a backbone. People keep trying her, especially him. Even though he’s a good man, I still don’t like the way he handles her sometimes. And don’t even get me started on Tiffany. She doesn’t have a dog in the fight, yet she think she’s due repentance. Girl, are you mad, or plain crazy?
Baby, when I say my wig is snatched, it is completely gone. India and Gold have me stressed! This book had me thinking the entire time because Gold was reckless. I just knew things were going to end badly because baby girl was moving without a care in the world and making one questionable decision after another.
At its core, this is a coming-of-age story about a young woman trying to navigate hurt, heartbreak, and healing. The author does an amazing job continuing the story from Part One and taking us deeper into Gold’s emotional journey. We get to see the darkness she was experiencing and the unhealthy ways she tried to pull herself out of it. In the middle of her healing, she was doing anything that made her feel better in the moment, no matter how reckless it was.
Now let’s talk about India. She’s sneaky! Not in a malicious way, but she definitely does little underhanded things that make you stop and say, “Girl, what are you doing?” She’s so sweet, soft, and caring that it’s easy to overlook, but some of her choices had me side-eyeing her.
I’m hoping by Part 3 she really comes into her own and starts standing up for herself as she matures because baby girl needs to grow a backbone. People keep trying her, especially him. Even though he’s a good man, I still don’t like the way he handles her sometimes. And don’t even get me started on Tiffany. She doesn’t have a dog in the fight, yet she think she’s due repentance. Girl, are you mad, or plain crazy?
June 5, 2026
And the mess continues. I enjoyed this book but book 1 was better. At some points it felt like the author was just rambling. And there were repetitive parts. Like we get it, Rich is a boss and can command the room type of man. Also, some conversations seemed unnecessary and didn’t move the plot forward.
This book starts off slow but eventually starts picking up. There truly isn’t a likable MMC. They are all horrible, I thought E would be it. But nahhh he’s just as bad. I really like Gold. She’s confident, can stand on her own and just dgaf. But I have to remind myself throughout the book she’s only 21/22. Her age shows a lot. I also like how the author didn’t make her perfect, we get to see her flaws. Like not being a good friend to India. A lot of reviews discuss the lack of character development, but that doesn’t bother me. It makes the story more realistic. When you were 21 were you morphing into a mature new person within 6 months? Also I’m tired of Kristin and Chucky. I don’t see the appeal in either one of them or their relationship. Wrap it up.
I’m excited to read book 3. But I hope she puts a little key of all the characters because I’m going to forget lol.
This book starts off slow but eventually starts picking up. There truly isn’t a likable MMC. They are all horrible, I thought E would be it. But nahhh he’s just as bad. I really like Gold. She’s confident, can stand on her own and just dgaf. But I have to remind myself throughout the book she’s only 21/22. Her age shows a lot. I also like how the author didn’t make her perfect, we get to see her flaws. Like not being a good friend to India. A lot of reviews discuss the lack of character development, but that doesn’t bother me. It makes the story more realistic. When you were 21 were you morphing into a mature new person within 6 months? Also I’m tired of Kristin and Chucky. I don’t see the appeal in either one of them or their relationship. Wrap it up.
I’m excited to read book 3. But I hope she puts a little key of all the characters because I’m going to forget lol.
June 26, 2026
STRESSED ain’t even the word !!!
This was a 4.6 read for me. First time reading books from this author which I had on my TBR and long overdue but glad to even get here. Author Sarafini left me stressed man the good kind but also pissed off with this cliffhanger lol. The over 700+ pages in both books 1-2 were added bonus. I was stowed away reading both in my bubble. I love the characters of this series and the way they were portrayed some have work to do to grow but so much juice and potential about them or what they represented. I loved the references the author made paying homage to the tristate specifically New York and New Jersey and the places within that made me so exited to see and represent. The fashion alone and the knowledge of gems dropped in both books were top notch you can so tell a lot of effort and research was put into topics of this series !!
I appreciate author sarafini for sharing her art with us. Very much can’t wait and looking forward to part 3 and getting peace of these situations lol🙌🤎
This was a 4.6 read for me. First time reading books from this author which I had on my TBR and long overdue but glad to even get here. Author Sarafini left me stressed man the good kind but also pissed off with this cliffhanger lol. The over 700+ pages in both books 1-2 were added bonus. I was stowed away reading both in my bubble. I love the characters of this series and the way they were portrayed some have work to do to grow but so much juice and potential about them or what they represented. I loved the references the author made paying homage to the tristate specifically New York and New Jersey and the places within that made me so exited to see and represent. The fashion alone and the knowledge of gems dropped in both books were top notch you can so tell a lot of effort and research was put into topics of this series !!
I appreciate author sarafini for sharing her art with us. Very much can’t wait and looking forward to part 3 and getting peace of these situations lol🙌🤎
June 5, 2026
There is a part III...
Gold and the gang are back, and I'm excited to see how everything wraps up in the next book.
For some reason, I experienced a strange sense of déjà vu throughout this entire novel. Even though it only came out last month, I kept predicting major developments long before they happened. More than once, I'd think, "This is what's going to happen next," and then it did. It made for a weird reading experience and took away some of the anticipation I'd built up for this long-awaited sequel.
That said, I enjoyed it, but I thought the relationships and the people in general would be more developed. By the time I was about 80% through, I was convinced there was no way the story could be fully resolved in a single book because there were still too many important events left (and yes, I even know I'm thinking, "xyz still has not happened yet". Now I'm looking forward to the next installment and seeing how it all comes together.
Gold and the gang are back, and I'm excited to see how everything wraps up in the next book.
For some reason, I experienced a strange sense of déjà vu throughout this entire novel. Even though it only came out last month, I kept predicting major developments long before they happened. More than once, I'd think, "This is what's going to happen next," and then it did. It made for a weird reading experience and took away some of the anticipation I'd built up for this long-awaited sequel.
That said, I enjoyed it, but I thought the relationships and the people in general would be more developed. By the time I was about 80% through, I was convinced there was no way the story could be fully resolved in a single book because there were still too many important events left (and yes, I even know I'm thinking, "xyz still has not happened yet". Now I'm looking forward to the next installment and seeing how it all comes together.
June 14, 2026
This series was such an amazing read. Think Gossip Girl with a more mature, street edge packed with detailed character development, hurt, pain, trauma, secrets, and all the messy drama that keeps you glued to the page. Sarafina is such an incredible storyteller and has easily become one of my favorite authors of 2026.
Thank you, Threads, for putting me onto this author because this book was too good. I was so engrossed that I canceled all my weekend plans and finished both books in just two and a half days and every minute was worth it. A time was truly had.
The way the characters evolved, the emotional depth, and all the twists had me completely invested. This is one of those series that leaves you thinking about the characters long after you’ve finished, and I already know I’ll be rereading it.
My favorite read of 2026 so far.
Now the problem is… I need another series that can keep this hype going because Sarafina Gold set the bar ridiculously high.
Thank you, Threads, for putting me onto this author because this book was too good. I was so engrossed that I canceled all my weekend plans and finished both books in just two and a half days and every minute was worth it. A time was truly had.
The way the characters evolved, the emotional depth, and all the twists had me completely invested. This is one of those series that leaves you thinking about the characters long after you’ve finished, and I already know I’ll be rereading it.
My favorite read of 2026 so far.
Now the problem is… I need another series that can keep this hype going because Sarafina Gold set the bar ridiculously high.
June 7, 2026
Babyyyy I am baffled at the amount of drama that has transpired and can't wait for the next book. I can't believe how reckless Gold had become after heartbreak....then again I completely understood her and where she is at this moment in her life. I hate how E dropped India yet again....heartbreak will lead her right to Trav....and he's definitely down to mend it. I don't see no good outcome for Tamia & Stone cuz....He on Coke? Lem tickled me on his theory of R&B singers!! I had to agree 🤣🤣🤣 This author is definitely moving up the ladder 🪜 in my top 5 easily. Great job! Patiently waiting for book 3
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2026
Pure Gold
In a sea of reading the same tropes and stories just remixed. Sarafini’s writing is a breath of fresh air. I was on TikTok scrolling at 1 am and the creator that introduced me to this amazing author announced that the sequel had dropped. I immediately downloaded and continued to stay up and read it until sunrise. I wanted to savor the story but couldn’t. Gold and her world had me enraptured from beginning to end. Well written, thoughtful and of course the fashion. Flaws and all you can’t help but love the characters and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
In a sea of reading the same tropes and stories just remixed. Sarafini’s writing is a breath of fresh air. I was on TikTok scrolling at 1 am and the creator that introduced me to this amazing author announced that the sequel had dropped. I immediately downloaded and continued to stay up and read it until sunrise. I wanted to savor the story but couldn’t. Gold and her world had me enraptured from beginning to end. Well written, thoughtful and of course the fashion. Flaws and all you can’t help but love the characters and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
July 20, 2026
We waited what felt like forever for book 2, and I was counting down the days after how much I loved book 1. Unfortunately, book 2 just didn't have the same magic. The characters and story that completely pulled me in the first time around never quite hit the same emotional highs here. Book 2 wasn't bad by any means, it just didn't capture the spark that made book 1 so unforgettable. After such a long wait, I was hoping for more, and this one left me wanting. Maybe my expectations were too high after the wait.
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