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Own It: An Urban Romance
He captured her & conquered her heart. She captivated him.
708 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 11, 2026
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September 6, 2026
If Shvonne Latrice writes it I’m reading it. That’s it. That’s the review.
August 15, 2026
3.5 ⭐️This was a good read. Entertaining at some point it did feel a bit repetitive when it came to certain side characters and their actions but Daylin and Rakim relationship was entertaining to read. The development from kidnapping to lovers. I think Rakim was solid from beginning to end. Ayan in my opinion got off too easily. To be a hating ass 🌚 from birth hmm therapy wasn’t enough to redeem his character. I did like the twin aspect I think we could have gotten more depth on Nate’s effect on the boys cause it definitely showed differently in all the boys.
August 11, 2026
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
This was worth staying up 24 hours. A true standalone because babyyyyyy Rakim is a MAN!! He’s not passing Ocean but he can have the number 2 spot. I love Dailyn too. I like FMCs who beat ppl up.
This was worth staying up 24 hours. A true standalone because babyyyyyy Rakim is a MAN!! He’s not passing Ocean but he can have the number 2 spot. I love Dailyn too. I like FMCs who beat ppl up.
August 14, 2026
This was a cute read, but it was just OK. Did it need to be 700 pages? Absolutely not! I didn’t care for a lot of the side characters stories. A lot of them could have been left off page.
August 13, 2026
3.75/4
This was a super entertaining and engaging read. I enjoyed so many parts of the story and liked almost every main character. Loved Daylin, the Punching Princess, DOWN, and Rahkim was a lovely MMC. The romantic connection was cute, and the bedroom was a KNOCKOUT EVERY TIME. 😭
The reason it didn’t quite reach five stars for me is largely because I didn’t care for how Ayan’s storyline was handled. Sorry, but I don’t think an abuser who spent so much of the book consumed by envy and inflicting genuine harm on his family can be redeemed through a few therapy sessions and a change of heart.
Ayan was terrible to LaMia. And while, yes, she deserved some consequences for her poor choices, I struggled with the idea that she deserved everything she went through. There’s a huge difference between “your bad decisions caught up with you” and being physically abused while your children live in fear. She was also ultimately a pawn in a game she never signed up to play.
So the ending had me like ⁉️⁉️🤨 Ayan gets peace, love, family, and a happy ending after approximately 38,475 pages of terrorism, while LaMia is condemned to misery because she’s a bird?? 😭 I needed WAY more work on his redemption for that to feel satisfying. We don’t get an on-page apology to LaMia or really see him reckon with what he did to his children and repair those relationships. It felt like the story told me he was a better man instead of letting me watch him become one.
I normally LOVE a stepdaddy trope, but Mylo and Tea also left a slightly bad taste in my mouth. Mylo had apparently been feeling Tea, knew where to find her, etc., but never pursued her because…???? And now suddenly he’s ready to be her man? 😭 Plus, the dirty macking! To Tea, Zaire was basically an associate, but then Mylo gets in Rah’s face talking about Zaire was like a lil BROTHER. WHICH ONE IS IT, SIR?
And finally: Daddy was alive for entirely too long. 😂 I never fully understood why these grown men continued allowing him so much access to their lives. This man tormented and tortured y’all, yet he’s at the businesses, throwing birthday bashes, popping up in everybody’s spaces??? 🥴 Maybe it was meant to show a trauma bond or the complicated hold an abusive parent can have over their children, but I needed that dynamic explored more for it to make sense.
All that said, I was entertained as hell. Clearly, because look at how many feelings I have about these people. 😂 I enjoyed the characters, stayed invested, and genuinely had a good time reading it. I just think some of the heavier themes particularly abuse, accountability, and redemption needed more development for their resolutions to feel earned.
This was a super entertaining and engaging read. I enjoyed so many parts of the story and liked almost every main character. Loved Daylin, the Punching Princess, DOWN, and Rahkim was a lovely MMC. The romantic connection was cute, and the bedroom was a KNOCKOUT EVERY TIME. 😭
The reason it didn’t quite reach five stars for me is largely because I didn’t care for how Ayan’s storyline was handled. Sorry, but I don’t think an abuser who spent so much of the book consumed by envy and inflicting genuine harm on his family can be redeemed through a few therapy sessions and a change of heart.
Ayan was terrible to LaMia. And while, yes, she deserved some consequences for her poor choices, I struggled with the idea that she deserved everything she went through. There’s a huge difference between “your bad decisions caught up with you” and being physically abused while your children live in fear. She was also ultimately a pawn in a game she never signed up to play.
So the ending had me like ⁉️⁉️🤨 Ayan gets peace, love, family, and a happy ending after approximately 38,475 pages of terrorism, while LaMia is condemned to misery because she’s a bird?? 😭 I needed WAY more work on his redemption for that to feel satisfying. We don’t get an on-page apology to LaMia or really see him reckon with what he did to his children and repair those relationships. It felt like the story told me he was a better man instead of letting me watch him become one.
I normally LOVE a stepdaddy trope, but Mylo and Tea also left a slightly bad taste in my mouth. Mylo had apparently been feeling Tea, knew where to find her, etc., but never pursued her because…???? And now suddenly he’s ready to be her man? 😭 Plus, the dirty macking! To Tea, Zaire was basically an associate, but then Mylo gets in Rah’s face talking about Zaire was like a lil BROTHER. WHICH ONE IS IT, SIR?
And finally: Daddy was alive for entirely too long. 😂 I never fully understood why these grown men continued allowing him so much access to their lives. This man tormented and tortured y’all, yet he’s at the businesses, throwing birthday bashes, popping up in everybody’s spaces??? 🥴 Maybe it was meant to show a trauma bond or the complicated hold an abusive parent can have over their children, but I needed that dynamic explored more for it to make sense.
All that said, I was entertained as hell. Clearly, because look at how many feelings I have about these people. 😂 I enjoyed the characters, stayed invested, and genuinely had a good time reading it. I just think some of the heavier themes particularly abuse, accountability, and redemption needed more development for their resolutions to feel earned.
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August 19, 2026
Outstanding Narration from Wesleigh and Winston…parts of the story I couldn’t wrap my head around….Although, I really do enjoy Shvonne’s writing style…in some ways she reminds me of Elle B
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August 12, 2026This book was less frustrating because of its kidnapping romance premise and more because of its inconsistent accountability and selective morality.
Daylin and Shaun are both written in a way that softens their flaws, despite both being dishonest. Daylin stays in a relationship for years knowing she doesn’t love Shaun or see a future with him, while maintaining a celibacy-until-marriage stance she clearly abandons once Rahkeem enters the picture. Shaun’s cheating doesn’t cancel out her emotional dishonesty, yet the narrative still frames her as morally superior.
That imbalance becomes even more pronounced with Lamia.
While she does make a poor choice by getting involved with Rahkeem’s twin, the punishment she receives is far more severe than anything applied to the men around her. Rahkeem’s imprisonment results from his own decision to commit murder after being warned not to escalate the situation. That choice is his alone, yet it indirectly leaves Lamia vulnerable. The twin—already established as jealous and vindictive—then actively pursues and manipulates her to hurt Rahkeem. None of this absolves Lamia, but the story largely ignores the context that shapes her downfall.
What follows is years of abuse, cheating, and degradation at the hands of the twin, yet he is ultimately redeemed, forgiven by Rahkeem, and reintegrated into a peaceful dynamic with everyone else. Meanwhile, Lamia is still framed as bitter and villainous simply for continuing to love Rahkeem. The contrast is stark: she is punished for one betrayal, while men who kidnap, kill, cheat, manipulate, and abuse are repeatedly granted redemption arcs and happy endings.
This is the central issue—the story consistently assigns grace upward and punishment downward.
Even Daylin benefits from this imbalance. Despite her own contradictions—emotionally checking out of her relationship, staying with Shaun while waiting for someone better, and only loosening her rigid standards when Rahkeem appears—she is still positioned as the more justified woman compared to Lamia.
Rahkeem’s characterization also feels inconsistent. A man shaped by betrayal from both a partner and his twin would reasonably be more cautious, yet he shows little scrutiny toward Daylin’s past. His possessiveness is framed as romantic rather than as unresolved trauma manifesting in unhealthy ways.
Ultimately, the issue isn’t flawed characters—it’s uneven consequences. The narrative predetermines who deserves redemption and who deserves lasting judgment, regardless of the severity or context of their actions.
Lamia makes a mistake, but the story punishes her far beyond anyone else, and by the end she is far more sympathetic than the heroine the narrative tries to elevate.
On the performance side, Winston James stands out in the audiobook with strong, distinct character voices that give each male character a clear identity. JY Cora would likely have been a better fit for the female narration, as the current delivery can feel slightly distracting in tone and regional inflection. Despite this, the kidnapping premise and plot twists are engaging, and Shvonne does craft a compelling storyline, even if the recurring “bitter baby momma” trope is starting to feel overused.
Daylin and Shaun are both written in a way that softens their flaws, despite both being dishonest. Daylin stays in a relationship for years knowing she doesn’t love Shaun or see a future with him, while maintaining a celibacy-until-marriage stance she clearly abandons once Rahkeem enters the picture. Shaun’s cheating doesn’t cancel out her emotional dishonesty, yet the narrative still frames her as morally superior.
That imbalance becomes even more pronounced with Lamia.
While she does make a poor choice by getting involved with Rahkeem’s twin, the punishment she receives is far more severe than anything applied to the men around her. Rahkeem’s imprisonment results from his own decision to commit murder after being warned not to escalate the situation. That choice is his alone, yet it indirectly leaves Lamia vulnerable. The twin—already established as jealous and vindictive—then actively pursues and manipulates her to hurt Rahkeem. None of this absolves Lamia, but the story largely ignores the context that shapes her downfall.
What follows is years of abuse, cheating, and degradation at the hands of the twin, yet he is ultimately redeemed, forgiven by Rahkeem, and reintegrated into a peaceful dynamic with everyone else. Meanwhile, Lamia is still framed as bitter and villainous simply for continuing to love Rahkeem. The contrast is stark: she is punished for one betrayal, while men who kidnap, kill, cheat, manipulate, and abuse are repeatedly granted redemption arcs and happy endings.
This is the central issue—the story consistently assigns grace upward and punishment downward.
Even Daylin benefits from this imbalance. Despite her own contradictions—emotionally checking out of her relationship, staying with Shaun while waiting for someone better, and only loosening her rigid standards when Rahkeem appears—she is still positioned as the more justified woman compared to Lamia.
Rahkeem’s characterization also feels inconsistent. A man shaped by betrayal from both a partner and his twin would reasonably be more cautious, yet he shows little scrutiny toward Daylin’s past. His possessiveness is framed as romantic rather than as unresolved trauma manifesting in unhealthy ways.
Ultimately, the issue isn’t flawed characters—it’s uneven consequences. The narrative predetermines who deserves redemption and who deserves lasting judgment, regardless of the severity or context of their actions.
Lamia makes a mistake, but the story punishes her far beyond anyone else, and by the end she is far more sympathetic than the heroine the narrative tries to elevate.
On the performance side, Winston James stands out in the audiobook with strong, distinct character voices that give each male character a clear identity. JY Cora would likely have been a better fit for the female narration, as the current delivery can feel slightly distracting in tone and regional inflection. Despite this, the kidnapping premise and plot twists are engaging, and Shvonne does craft a compelling storyline, even if the recurring “bitter baby momma” trope is starting to feel overused.
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August 27, 2026
700 plus pages & I still want more. That’s insane 😭
August 13, 2026
(3.5⭐️)
I REALLY enjoyed Rakim and Daylin. Despite their unconventional beginning, their connection was magnetic from the start, their love was pure, and their romance was soft. He was the ultimate provider and protector, and she served as his peace and safe space. But I loved how feisty she was and that she was quick to throw hands😂 Like who was the boxer for real?
This book was a testament to how childhood trauma, when left untreated, will wreak havoc on your life and relationships as adults. We watched 4 brothers navigate the effects of that trauma and the various ways it manifested well into their 30s. Their father really was the worst kind of human, and though it took them some time to counteract how they were raised, I was glad to see them get there. Their growth is tangible as the story unfolds. I also appreciated Daylin’s family dynamics. It made her more likable to me when you could see how she still flourished despite the way her family treated her.
With that said, I felt every bit of those 700 pages, though. I started losing steam around page 400 because I truly wasn’t invested in Josias’ love triangle or the Téa/Mylo storyline. While I see the merit to having multiple POVs from side characters, some of them felt truly unnecessary, and their arcs could have been addressed in a “main” character’s POV.
Also, we “simpered and queried” so much that I wanted to turn it into a drinking game🥴 Plus, all the SAT words just made it a bit laborious to get through. “They ascended simultaneously”…ninjas can’t just stand up? “The bright illumination…” Issa light. lol
At any rate, you’ll enjoy this book if you enjoy stories rich with complex family dynamics, a soft romance, and characters who are forced to confront the ways their past has shaped them. There’s a lot to unpack here, and while I think the story could’ve been tighter, I ultimately appreciated watching these characters reckon with their trauma and find their way toward something healthier.
I REALLY enjoyed Rakim and Daylin. Despite their unconventional beginning, their connection was magnetic from the start, their love was pure, and their romance was soft. He was the ultimate provider and protector, and she served as his peace and safe space. But I loved how feisty she was and that she was quick to throw hands😂 Like who was the boxer for real?
This book was a testament to how childhood trauma, when left untreated, will wreak havoc on your life and relationships as adults. We watched 4 brothers navigate the effects of that trauma and the various ways it manifested well into their 30s. Their father really was the worst kind of human, and though it took them some time to counteract how they were raised, I was glad to see them get there. Their growth is tangible as the story unfolds. I also appreciated Daylin’s family dynamics. It made her more likable to me when you could see how she still flourished despite the way her family treated her.
With that said, I felt every bit of those 700 pages, though. I started losing steam around page 400 because I truly wasn’t invested in Josias’ love triangle or the Téa/Mylo storyline. While I see the merit to having multiple POVs from side characters, some of them felt truly unnecessary, and their arcs could have been addressed in a “main” character’s POV.
Also, we “simpered and queried” so much that I wanted to turn it into a drinking game🥴 Plus, all the SAT words just made it a bit laborious to get through. “They ascended simultaneously”…ninjas can’t just stand up? “The bright illumination…” Issa light. lol
At any rate, you’ll enjoy this book if you enjoy stories rich with complex family dynamics, a soft romance, and characters who are forced to confront the ways their past has shaped them. There’s a lot to unpack here, and while I think the story could’ve been tighter, I ultimately appreciated watching these characters reckon with their trauma and find their way toward something healthier.
August 20, 2026
Own It by Shvonne Latrice was a THICKIE. And y’all know I love a thick book. 😂📚 A little over 700 pages, and while I genuinely enjoyed the book: the banter, Rahkim and Daylin’s love story, and especially Daylin as the FMC....the plot got a little lost for me along the way.
There were SO many unnecessary POVs, and the two men who felt most important to the initial plot, Talid and Dr. Conrad, didn’t have POVs at all. There was just so much happening that, at times, the story felt a little all over the place.
BUT… I still had a good time reading it, and more importantly, I met one of my now all time favorite FMCs in Daylin. And honestly, that alone counts for something. 😂❤️
3/5 ⭐️
Would I recommend it? Yes. Did I need all 700+ pages? Absolutely not. 😂
There were SO many unnecessary POVs, and the two men who felt most important to the initial plot, Talid and Dr. Conrad, didn’t have POVs at all. There was just so much happening that, at times, the story felt a little all over the place.
BUT… I still had a good time reading it, and more importantly, I met one of my now all time favorite FMCs in Daylin. And honestly, that alone counts for something. 😂❤️
3/5 ⭐️
Would I recommend it? Yes. Did I need all 700+ pages? Absolutely not. 😂
August 13, 2026
Ok read
3.5🌟 Where to start?! One thing Ms.Shvonne is going to do is write a FMC who can and will throw hands...meet Daylin Conrad. Baby girl did not play and will throw the hands for the old and new. Another person she will right is a MMC who does not play about his lady...meet Rakim Godfrey. The circumstances in which they came together were unconventional but I loved them as a couple.
What made this 3.5🌟 to me were the side character points of view. I do not mind multiple points of view but there were a couple I could have done without. I did not need Tea's point of view; it seemed she could have been wrapped into Zaire, Rakim, and Daylin. Nor did I necessarily need delusional LaMia; her flashback could have been wrapped into Rakim in my opinion.
Overall I enjoyed the book and hope everyone reads it if for no other reason than Daylin mollywhopping everybody and Rakim loving on her.
3.5🌟 Where to start?! One thing Ms.Shvonne is going to do is write a FMC who can and will throw hands...meet Daylin Conrad. Baby girl did not play and will throw the hands for the old and new. Another person she will right is a MMC who does not play about his lady...meet Rakim Godfrey. The circumstances in which they came together were unconventional but I loved them as a couple.
What made this 3.5🌟 to me were the side character points of view. I do not mind multiple points of view but there were a couple I could have done without. I did not need Tea's point of view; it seemed she could have been wrapped into Zaire, Rakim, and Daylin. Nor did I necessarily need delusional LaMia; her flashback could have been wrapped into Rakim in my opinion.
Overall I enjoyed the book and hope everyone reads it if for no other reason than Daylin mollywhopping everybody and Rakim loving on her.
August 18, 2026
3.5⭐️
Always enjoy a Wesley & Winston narration!
This was an entertaining read with funny moments & plot twists.
Always enjoy a Wesley & Winston narration!
This was an entertaining read with funny moments & plot twists.
August 30, 2026
3.5⭐️
Overall I did enjoy this concept of the book. I loved the connection of Daylin and Rah. At times I felt that the side stories were taking away from the main one- but overall I enjoyed the plot twist and storyline.
Overall I did enjoy this concept of the book. I loved the connection of Daylin and Rah. At times I felt that the side stories were taking away from the main one- but overall I enjoyed the plot twist and storyline.
August 13, 2026
Absolutely no plot
2.5 ⭐️, but I rounded up. This book was all over the place. If I hadn’t used an audible credit it would’ve been a dnf.
2.5 ⭐️, but I rounded up. This book was all over the place. If I hadn’t used an audible credit it would’ve been a dnf.
August 14, 2026
I really love how Shvonne adds discussjon questions at the end of the book.
That Nate was a piece of work. I wished they could sewn him back up and quarter his trifling, devilish ass again. I mean just pure evil. I feel sorry the most for Zaire ):
Tarin was committed to being delusional til the very end, even after getting a tooth knocked out. And equally delulu was Shaun cause sir you’re doing entirely too much for a 🥷 who hasn’t even sampled the cookie.
I’m glad that Ayan and Rakim sought therapy. Having that represented on page was pretty powerful because so often with these Cain and Abel scenarios, a brother is killed. I’m glad they realized that the way they grew into adults was molded into them as children by both their evil father but also their mother (by not being able or willing to leave Nate in time).
This would’ve been closer to a 5 star read had Tea, Mylo, Zaire, Tarin/Kasia and Josias been more background stories. Their pov’s weren’t really necessary tbh and I especially wasn’t interested in Zaire’s one night stand that turned into the bodyguards girlfriend. Rounding this off at 500 pages max would’ve been perfect. If there was gonna be any insight from a deceased character, it should’ve been the mother tbh.
3.5 ⭐️
That Nate was a piece of work. I wished they could sewn him back up and quarter his trifling, devilish ass again. I mean just pure evil. I feel sorry the most for Zaire ):
Tarin was committed to being delusional til the very end, even after getting a tooth knocked out. And equally delulu was Shaun cause sir you’re doing entirely too much for a 🥷 who hasn’t even sampled the cookie.
I’m glad that Ayan and Rakim sought therapy. Having that represented on page was pretty powerful because so often with these Cain and Abel scenarios, a brother is killed. I’m glad they realized that the way they grew into adults was molded into them as children by both their evil father but also their mother (by not being able or willing to leave Nate in time).
This would’ve been closer to a 5 star read had Tea, Mylo, Zaire, Tarin/Kasia and Josias been more background stories. Their pov’s weren’t really necessary tbh and I especially wasn’t interested in Zaire’s one night stand that turned into the bodyguards girlfriend. Rounding this off at 500 pages max would’ve been perfect. If there was gonna be any insight from a deceased character, it should’ve been the mother tbh.
3.5 ⭐️
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August 19, 2026
DNF’ed. The writing style was good, then it fell flat. I also didn’t know this included a kidnapping trope.
Not a fan.
- The MMC and FMC were annoying and dumb.
- The development of their relationship was fast, random, and unrealistic.
Not a fan.
- The MMC and FMC were annoying and dumb.
- The development of their relationship was fast, random, and unrealistic.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 19, 2026
I hadn't even realized how long it's been since I last read a Shvonne Latrice book, and whew, I'm so happy I picked one up again! 😭❤️ I MISSED her writing. I missed the way she develops her characters and makes you feel invested in their stories. It felt good to be back!
Now, did I miss the love triangle? Absolutely NOT. 😂 BUT the way she handled it with the secondary characters in this book 🤌🏾🤌🏾 She owes me NOTHING! Because why was I just as invested in them as I was in the main characters?! Everybody had me locked in, and I was fully committed to seeing how everything would play out.
And as if that wasn't enough, she threw in a little whodunit mystery to keep me on my toes! I love when a book gives me more to chew on than just the romance, and this one delivered.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and it reminded me exactly why I need to stop playing and get back to reading Shvonne Latrice! If you enjoy character-driven stories with romance, drama, and a little mystery mixed in, definitely add this one to your TBR! 💕📚
#kidnapping #murder #twins #pregnancy #lovetriangle #babymamas #trauma #sickness #familydrama
Now, did I miss the love triangle? Absolutely NOT. 😂 BUT the way she handled it with the secondary characters in this book 🤌🏾🤌🏾 She owes me NOTHING! Because why was I just as invested in them as I was in the main characters?! Everybody had me locked in, and I was fully committed to seeing how everything would play out.
And as if that wasn't enough, she threw in a little whodunit mystery to keep me on my toes! I love when a book gives me more to chew on than just the romance, and this one delivered.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and it reminded me exactly why I need to stop playing and get back to reading Shvonne Latrice! If you enjoy character-driven stories with romance, drama, and a little mystery mixed in, definitely add this one to your TBR! 💕📚
#kidnapping #murder #twins #pregnancy #lovetriangle #babymamas #trauma #sickness #familydrama
August 14, 2026
4.5🌟 Wow this book had me locked in from the start. I did an immersive read with this and the narrators did a good job at bringing this story to life.
Imagine being kidnapped so the kidnapper can force your dad to do the right thing to save his cousin and now you end up falling in love with each other. This is a must read!
Daylin is one of my favorite FMCs. She was the true boxer in this story the way she was laying bodies left and right. Rakim was the man, a protector and provider. Being one of the kindest kidnappers I’ve ever read.
Kasia deserved better than Josais. Torin is toxic.
Poor Zaire.
LaMia, Morgin, Shaun and Nate got everything they deserved.
I’m glad the brothers were able to heal with the help of therapy and repair their brotherhood but I’m still side eyeing Ayan.
Overall this book gave me all the feels, kidnapping, family drama, trauma, grief, forgiveness and a whole lot of people getting their just deserts. Shvonne gave us a thick one but I ate it up and now I’m sad it’s over.
Imagine being kidnapped so the kidnapper can force your dad to do the right thing to save his cousin and now you end up falling in love with each other. This is a must read!
Daylin is one of my favorite FMCs. She was the true boxer in this story the way she was laying bodies left and right. Rakim was the man, a protector and provider. Being one of the kindest kidnappers I’ve ever read.
Kasia deserved better than Josais. Torin is toxic.
Poor Zaire.
LaMia, Morgin, Shaun and Nate got everything they deserved.
I’m glad the brothers were able to heal with the help of therapy and repair their brotherhood but I’m still side eyeing Ayan.
Overall this book gave me all the feels, kidnapping, family drama, trauma, grief, forgiveness and a whole lot of people getting their just deserts. Shvonne gave us a thick one but I ate it up and now I’m sad it’s over.
September 28, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
Anything Shvonne writes, I'm always gone eat up, but I'm honestly confused by some of the choices for this book. Daylin and Rakim, we're cute, but we spend a lot of this time not focusing on them. He didn't play about her, and Daylin just didn't play, period. She was bopping people over the head all throughout this book, and I truly loved to see it. What I didn't like was the fact that there were a thousand Pov's in this book, some of which we could have done without (IMO). People lived who should have died, and people stayed alive for way too long when they should've been dead in the prologue. Also, there was a lot of telling and not showing in this book, and for the page length, that just seemed an odd choice to me.
Anything Shvonne writes, I'm always gone eat up, but I'm honestly confused by some of the choices for this book. Daylin and Rakim, we're cute, but we spend a lot of this time not focusing on them. He didn't play about her, and Daylin just didn't play, period. She was bopping people over the head all throughout this book, and I truly loved to see it. What I didn't like was the fact that there were a thousand Pov's in this book, some of which we could have done without (IMO). People lived who should have died, and people stayed alive for way too long when they should've been dead in the prologue. Also, there was a lot of telling and not showing in this book, and for the page length, that just seemed an odd choice to me.
August 23, 2026
you need to read this NEOWW
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Shvonne…ok girl!
I can’t believe this book was as long as it was and I wasn’t AT ALL bored or wanted to the story to be done. There was so much go on, but yet it flowed soo well! Shvonne really put her whole everything into this book and brought back the Bookclub questions at the end of the book. 10/10
Audiobook provided my Simon Maverick Hub, thank you!
Shvonne…ok girl!
I can’t believe this book was as long as it was and I wasn’t AT ALL bored or wanted to the story to be done. There was so much go on, but yet it flowed soo well! Shvonne really put her whole everything into this book and brought back the Bookclub questions at the end of the book. 10/10
August 21, 2026
Own It
I love the story. Rakim did and everything to keep it 100 with Daylin. I would say this is a light dark romance. Rakim is dark when protecting his loved ones. He appears to be scary to everyone but his brothers and his girl. I love the romance aspect of this story.
I love the story. Rakim did and everything to keep it 100 with Daylin. I would say this is a light dark romance. Rakim is dark when protecting his loved ones. He appears to be scary to everyone but his brothers and his girl. I love the romance aspect of this story.
August 26, 2026
OWN IT, YEA HE DOES
Loved loved loved this book. I’m starting to think if I was ever kidnapped I’d fall in love with my kidnapper 😏🤣
Loved loved loved this book. I’m starting to think if I was ever kidnapped I’d fall in love with my kidnapper 😏🤣
August 22, 2026
This book had no business being 700 pages considering I didn’t care much for the side characters, no shade. I liked Karim and Dailyn together.
August 13, 2026
Another One
Shvonne strikes again…..like that lady is gonna bring it every time. I was locked in immediately and I thought I knew where this book was gonna go but it definitely surprised me in some areas. I will say I think she let some folks live WAY too long and that WS pissing me off. Rakim is book bae material at its finest….i just loved everything about him even the frustrating parts. Daylin and Tea, love them. Daylin was whoopin ass and I appreciate that about her. I liked Kasia but she disappointed me in the end. The audiobook was narrated by Wesleigh and Winston and that’s always a winning combination for me!
Shvonne strikes again…..like that lady is gonna bring it every time. I was locked in immediately and I thought I knew where this book was gonna go but it definitely surprised me in some areas. I will say I think she let some folks live WAY too long and that WS pissing me off. Rakim is book bae material at its finest….i just loved everything about him even the frustrating parts. Daylin and Tea, love them. Daylin was whoopin ass and I appreciate that about her. I liked Kasia but she disappointed me in the end. The audiobook was narrated by Wesleigh and Winston and that’s always a winning combination for me!
September 12, 2026
4.25 ⭐️ (5 stars until the very end with the outcome of two of the side MMCs)
This book was a page turner for me and I didn’t mind it being 700 pages. There were some hilarious lines in the story that gave me a great laugh. I went into this book blind (didn’t glance through the written reviews), which I don’t usually do, but I don’t regret it.
SPOILERS
Realistic kidnapping trope; I need at least one escape attempt and it can’t be instant love after two days in captivity lol. That said, I would’ve folded too. Cuz what do you mean I get a private chef and this man buying me stuff off my TBR? That’s my kind of kidnapping
I enjoyed Daylin and Rakim as a couple. An MMC that folds hard for his girl and has sexual discipline, love it! An accomplished FMC with a slick mouth and can throw hands when needed, love it! The way her celibacy went right out the window though…lol. I didn’t like her staying with Shaun knowing she saw no future with him at all (right up until the kidnapping), but so many people do that in real life anyway.
This was a interesting and deep representation of how childhood abuse can affect men in different ways. All different options of poor coping with various degrees of consequences.
Oh Zaire.
Trash father of the century goes to Nate. Evil bastard.
Mylo and Téa is still a little weird, but it grew on me. I don’t usually love the stepdaddy trope with a still pregnant woman. It has to be done super well for it to not feel like bad judgment and rushing what should be taken seriously. Mylo had the opportunity to have approached her for a relationship after their first encounter. Should’ve done it then sir.
I would’ve preferred Josiah and Kasia not get back together honestly. He didn’t deserve her back, especially after just like one month of not being a lying cheating ho (like oh wow, what a miracle lol). I hated how she did Darren especially with their initial conversation about him being used as a rebound by women. Hated that so much. (Minus .25 ⭐️)
I still don’t like Ayan for being a woman beater but I guess the 4 year jump is supposed to reassure us enough that he changed. I still would sleep with one eye open if I was unfortunate enough to be Kindra though 🤷🏿♀️ I’m just not too crazy about his redemption arc after he was beating that woman so bad off his own inadequacies. Not even just one incident either. So many of them and by his big boxer self. Yeah nah. LaMia getting condemned more 4 years later for being an opportunistic gold digging brother hopping ho was an interesting plot choice. This was a major thing that kept the book from being perfect to me. (Minus .5 ⭐️)
Side note: Becoming that wealthy off selling only phone cases?? Hmm doesn’t seem believable but hell these MMCs get to be invincible king pins all the time so sure, I’ll let my girl Daylin have this lol
Certain repetitive phrases that this author is a big fan off across all her books, like “by saying that” “chortle” “simper.” Also the excess details of her being after sex every time and the oral hygiene steps could have been left out because it was so repetitive and just not needed
This book was a page turner for me and I didn’t mind it being 700 pages. There were some hilarious lines in the story that gave me a great laugh. I went into this book blind (didn’t glance through the written reviews), which I don’t usually do, but I don’t regret it.
SPOILERS
Realistic kidnapping trope; I need at least one escape attempt and it can’t be instant love after two days in captivity lol. That said, I would’ve folded too. Cuz what do you mean I get a private chef and this man buying me stuff off my TBR? That’s my kind of kidnapping
I enjoyed Daylin and Rakim as a couple. An MMC that folds hard for his girl and has sexual discipline, love it! An accomplished FMC with a slick mouth and can throw hands when needed, love it! The way her celibacy went right out the window though…lol. I didn’t like her staying with Shaun knowing she saw no future with him at all (right up until the kidnapping), but so many people do that in real life anyway.
This was a interesting and deep representation of how childhood abuse can affect men in different ways. All different options of poor coping with various degrees of consequences.
Oh Zaire.
Trash father of the century goes to Nate. Evil bastard.
Mylo and Téa is still a little weird, but it grew on me. I don’t usually love the stepdaddy trope with a still pregnant woman. It has to be done super well for it to not feel like bad judgment and rushing what should be taken seriously. Mylo had the opportunity to have approached her for a relationship after their first encounter. Should’ve done it then sir.
I would’ve preferred Josiah and Kasia not get back together honestly. He didn’t deserve her back, especially after just like one month of not being a lying cheating ho (like oh wow, what a miracle lol). I hated how she did Darren especially with their initial conversation about him being used as a rebound by women. Hated that so much. (Minus .25 ⭐️)
I still don’t like Ayan for being a woman beater but I guess the 4 year jump is supposed to reassure us enough that he changed. I still would sleep with one eye open if I was unfortunate enough to be Kindra though 🤷🏿♀️ I’m just not too crazy about his redemption arc after he was beating that woman so bad off his own inadequacies. Not even just one incident either. So many of them and by his big boxer self. Yeah nah. LaMia getting condemned more 4 years later for being an opportunistic gold digging brother hopping ho was an interesting plot choice. This was a major thing that kept the book from being perfect to me. (Minus .5 ⭐️)
Side note: Becoming that wealthy off selling only phone cases?? Hmm doesn’t seem believable but hell these MMCs get to be invincible king pins all the time so sure, I’ll let my girl Daylin have this lol
Certain repetitive phrases that this author is a big fan off across all her books, like “by saying that” “chortle” “simper.” Also the excess details of her being after sex every time and the oral hygiene steps could have been left out because it was so repetitive and just not needed
August 12, 2026
6 STARS!!!! Yes I’m serious!!! I read through audio and I’m happy I did. The narrators were chefs kiss. I have to come down from this high but Shvonne had me entertained throughout the whole book. From beginning to end I couldn’t put it down but also didn’t want it to end as well. Rakim Godfrey is a boxer who earlier in this career makes a decision that changes the trajectory of it forever. Based on the type of man that he is and how he grew up he didn’t see any other choice in his decision. From there he rebuilds his life with his 3 brothers by his side and we get to see how each brother deals with their own demons from their past in different ways including Rakim.
Daylin Conrad is a business owner who has always had to deal with being the black sheep of the family. While her family goes right she goes left and has to always deal with her family’s disapproval of her choices. After going to a party, Daylin finds herself in a situation based on her family’s choices that changes her life and the life of Rakim.
This book showed just how far family will go for you. If my family isn’t riding for me like Rakim, give me a new one. Shvonne discusses the coping mechanisms of 4 different viewpoints with abuse and the lack of love and affection in the home. We also see how these things affect generations to come. There were so many trigger warnings but also necessary in my opinion. Everything was connected. I was felt every emotion you could feel. I was laughing, crying, screaming, shocked, cussing, angry, and making a list of who I wanted gone ASAP.
This book describes the type of loyalty everyone wants within any kind of relationship, but also can’t provide when their back is to the wall. This books shows how what looks like one thing, really isn’t, how betrayal and secrets always come out to the light, and if you don’t face your demons head on, they will come out to get you when you least expect it or at least that’s how it will seem. I loveeedddddd it! It’s in its own lane. It was everything to me. Sometimes love will make you do crazy things. I highly recommend.
Daylin Conrad is a business owner who has always had to deal with being the black sheep of the family. While her family goes right she goes left and has to always deal with her family’s disapproval of her choices. After going to a party, Daylin finds herself in a situation based on her family’s choices that changes her life and the life of Rakim.
This book showed just how far family will go for you. If my family isn’t riding for me like Rakim, give me a new one. Shvonne discusses the coping mechanisms of 4 different viewpoints with abuse and the lack of love and affection in the home. We also see how these things affect generations to come. There were so many trigger warnings but also necessary in my opinion. Everything was connected. I was felt every emotion you could feel. I was laughing, crying, screaming, shocked, cussing, angry, and making a list of who I wanted gone ASAP.
This book describes the type of loyalty everyone wants within any kind of relationship, but also can’t provide when their back is to the wall. This books shows how what looks like one thing, really isn’t, how betrayal and secrets always come out to the light, and if you don’t face your demons head on, they will come out to get you when you least expect it or at least that’s how it will seem. I loveeedddddd it! It’s in its own lane. It was everything to me. Sometimes love will make you do crazy things. I highly recommend.
October 13, 2026
I'm convinced Shvonne Latrice knows how to put the M in messy and the T in toxic because the amount of fuckery that goes on in her books is insane! And Owned it was no exception!
Before I started this book I kept seeing mixed reviews on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. One of the biggest complaints was that the book was unnecessarily long and could've been shortened. Well after finishing it I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree with that one!
Yes this book is over 700 pages but there was so much going on that I personally felt like the length was justified. Between the multiple POV's, family drama, toxic relationships, secrets, and all the plot twists Shvonne Latrice had a lot of ground to cover. And I enjoyed every bit of that shit!
Now lets talk about Daylin and Rakim because I absolutely loved their relationship. I'm already a sucker for forced proximity especially when kidnapping is involved so this storyline immediately had my attention. What I really enjoyed was watching their connection develop despite the crazy circumstances that brought them together. Their chemistry was undeniable and I loved how sweet their relationship became.
But the romance was only one part of what made this book so entertaining. The family dynamics alone were enough to have me stressed the fuck out! And just when I thought I had something figured out here came another plot twist.
That's one thing I appreciated about Shvonne Latrice writing. She knows how to create characters who will have you questioning their sanity while keeping you completely invested in their stories. Some of these people were so fucking messy and delusional that I couldn't believe half the shit they were doing!
I also want to mention the audiobook because that's how I experienced this one. When I saw how long the book was I decided to listen to it on audible and I'm glad I did. The narration made an already enteraining story even better. If you're intimidated by the page count I definitely recommend giving the audiobook a try. It's around 21 hours long but tryst me once you get invested in all this drama those hours will fly by.
And this is exactly why I always encourage people to form their own opinions about books. Just because a story doesn't work for somebody else doesn't mean it won't work for you. I went into Own It knowing some readers felt it dragged but that wasn't my experience at all. I didn't feel like I was reading unnecessary filler or waiting for something interesting to happen. There was always some shit going on.
I definitely recommend reading or listening to this book.
Before I started this book I kept seeing mixed reviews on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. One of the biggest complaints was that the book was unnecessarily long and could've been shortened. Well after finishing it I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree with that one!
Yes this book is over 700 pages but there was so much going on that I personally felt like the length was justified. Between the multiple POV's, family drama, toxic relationships, secrets, and all the plot twists Shvonne Latrice had a lot of ground to cover. And I enjoyed every bit of that shit!
Now lets talk about Daylin and Rakim because I absolutely loved their relationship. I'm already a sucker for forced proximity especially when kidnapping is involved so this storyline immediately had my attention. What I really enjoyed was watching their connection develop despite the crazy circumstances that brought them together. Their chemistry was undeniable and I loved how sweet their relationship became.
But the romance was only one part of what made this book so entertaining. The family dynamics alone were enough to have me stressed the fuck out! And just when I thought I had something figured out here came another plot twist.
That's one thing I appreciated about Shvonne Latrice writing. She knows how to create characters who will have you questioning their sanity while keeping you completely invested in their stories. Some of these people were so fucking messy and delusional that I couldn't believe half the shit they were doing!
I also want to mention the audiobook because that's how I experienced this one. When I saw how long the book was I decided to listen to it on audible and I'm glad I did. The narration made an already enteraining story even better. If you're intimidated by the page count I definitely recommend giving the audiobook a try. It's around 21 hours long but tryst me once you get invested in all this drama those hours will fly by.
And this is exactly why I always encourage people to form their own opinions about books. Just because a story doesn't work for somebody else doesn't mean it won't work for you. I went into Own It knowing some readers felt it dragged but that wasn't my experience at all. I didn't feel like I was reading unnecessary filler or waiting for something interesting to happen. There was always some shit going on.
I definitely recommend reading or listening to this book.
August 13, 2026
Baby this book got me tore up this first part… My heart breaking for Rakim, Josias and Zaire. They just can’t catch a break. I hate Lamia , Tarin, Ayan and Nate i don’t trust none of them. I definitely feel the chemistry between Rah and Day and by the end of part one I’m here for the love but I just feel like the other shoe about to drop as well as bodies.
Lawd have mercy it so much mess and drama and just a tad bit of love but I knew it was something shady with Nate and that damn plot twist got my mouth on the floor.
Part two was good and definitely filled in a lot of the blanks and I was thankful for all the characters to have a voice it was needed. I knew Nate was the dirty dog he was and I hated that for the boys. Rakim was everything like I expected and because if Shvonne can do nothing else she can write us a book husband like no other and I love that for Day and us. He’s definitely a hall of famer. I love a good standalone and Shvonne is one of my favorite authors so it took me no time to stop what I was doing and read 700+ pages and it was well worth the ride..
Lawd have mercy it so much mess and drama and just a tad bit of love but I knew it was something shady with Nate and that damn plot twist got my mouth on the floor.
Part two was good and definitely filled in a lot of the blanks and I was thankful for all the characters to have a voice it was needed. I knew Nate was the dirty dog he was and I hated that for the boys. Rakim was everything like I expected and because if Shvonne can do nothing else she can write us a book husband like no other and I love that for Day and us. He’s definitely a hall of famer. I love a good standalone and Shvonne is one of my favorite authors so it took me no time to stop what I was doing and read 700+ pages and it was well worth the ride..
November 9, 2026
Shvonne…GIRL…you had me locked in from the start! You made me feel sadness, anger, hurt, happiness, and all the other emotions. Let’s start with Daylin & Rakim. Whew. Is Stockholm or is Rakim just that 🥷🏾 😂! I think it’s the latter because the way he so effortlessly pursued and courted Daylin even though he was dead ass wrong in their beginning (😅) is immaculate writing! Daylin didn’t have a choice but to fall! Then let’s gets into the ppl I hate! If it’s one thing Shvonne is going to do it’s write delusional and insane & that was Lamia, Tarin, Ayan, Shaun, & Nate! All of them can go to hell! Lamia, the NERVE of you to behave the way you were after what you did! Ayan…you jealous bastard! Ughhh…I could go on, but just know I hate them lol! I loved the elements of found family and seeing our folks love on each other and support each other! Whew! A lot of things I could touch on in this one, but just know it was worth the 700+ pages!!
August 14, 2026
Shvonne really did her big one with Own It! I enjoyed this story so much, I devoured all 708 pages. Wesleigh and Winston narrated this story so well, and I’m continuously in awe of Shvonne’s writing and storytelling. This was captivating and truly a page turner.
Daylin and Rakim’s connection was unconventional but beautifully told. Rakim, the man you are! Hands down, one of the best MMCs I’ve read in a while. I really loved the theme of showing how far someone will go to save the people they love. There was so much grief stemming from childhood trauma that many of the characters were forced to deal with, and that made the different POVs worth adding to the story. Seeing them overcome their challenges and find healing and peace was so rewarding.
This was one of them ones where I genuinely didn’t want the story to end
Daylin and Rakim’s connection was unconventional but beautifully told. Rakim, the man you are! Hands down, one of the best MMCs I’ve read in a while. I really loved the theme of showing how far someone will go to save the people they love. There was so much grief stemming from childhood trauma that many of the characters were forced to deal with, and that made the different POVs worth adding to the story. Seeing them overcome their challenges and find healing and peace was so rewarding.
This was one of them ones where I genuinely didn’t want the story to end
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