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Hell Razor Honeys
What we bring together, let no man tear apart...is the motto of the Hell Razor Honeys. Vida is young, sexy and naive. That is until she grows tired of Samara, the leader of The Come Back Honeys using her body to entertain local hustlers. When Vida refuses to play the whore, Samara reacts and kicks her out of the crew. Alone, Vida stands firm and decides she will not be pushed around even if it means taking a few beat downs. On the sidelines, Tia, also a loaner decides she ll help Vida stand up against Samara even though it s not her battle. Their unity starts the beginning of a new gang they call, The Hell Razor Honeys. Only two girls strong, eventually they meet up with Ice, nicknamed because of her white skin and innocent nature. Her innocence quickly disintegrates once she becomes a member of the infamous crew. Despite a few fights, the Hell Razor Honeys were only known for tucking razors in their mouths and slashing a few faces. That is until they meet Tec. Under his watch, he teaches the girls a new hustle which includes murder, mayhem and larceny. Even though they go harder than most men, one look under their skirts would prove they re all women. But when Vida s grandmother begs her to get out of the streets, she complies vowing to change her life. But how can she when the friends she calls family maintain their hold? Take a journey with Vida, Tia and Ice as the rip through the streets of D.C., cruise through the city of New York and land on the L.A. Hollywood scene on a mission. Hell Razor Honeys reads like a fast paced car chase! This novel is one to die for, one bloody slice at a time!
214 pages, Paperback
First published July 18, 2008
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March 28, 2009
Sigh. Another ghetto just for the sake of ghetto. Sample sentence:
Her looks could mislead a bitch, but she had sliced her fair share of bitches. "I'll slice them bitches like it ain't nothing." Bitches.
I wonder if she ever heard the word "bitch" before?
Sigh.
Her looks could mislead a bitch, but she had sliced her fair share of bitches. "I'll slice them bitches like it ain't nothing." Bitches.
I wonder if she ever heard the word "bitch" before?
Sigh.
October 8, 2008
This book was wild. It's pretty thin but you feel like you're on the longest rollercoaster ever and don't want to get off.
July 31, 2018
This was my first time reading a book by this author. The sisterhood amongst the characters was admirable. The characters did dirt and dirt did them. The book's characters were very young and the descriptions of the characters were references of stars, which I didn't care for. There were a few grammatical errors in the book. Overall the book was ok, it kept my attention. I liked it, I didn't love it. Not sure if I will continue the series. It's possible because that ending was definitely a cliff hanger.
February 18, 2009
Well damn. What can I even say about this book? For some unknown reason, depending on where I was at in the book, I either couldn't put it down or couldn't pick it up. This is definitely a book that could be read in less than a day yet it took me at least three to finish it.
Some parts were slow going for me and other parts were so action packed that I couldn't peel my eyes away. It also flipped from being as realistic as possible to totally out there. That's now an actual complaint of mine though- it is fiction after all. I'd have liked ti better if it had been either all more realistic or all more out there. Flipping back and forth just isn't something I like a lot.
The characters were pretty awesome though- they definitely kicked ass. Vida, Tia and Ice are the three main chicks and Tec is the one main male character. The relationships between the four of them together and between them one on one were brought out very well. You get a great feeling of the love they have for each other.
I did like the way they struggled to want to do right, even while they were so deep in the game there was little chance of getting out. The side characters were cool though- there were many but Willaims had it in a way that I didn't get confused.
All in all it's not one of the best I've ever read but definitely worth reading. I'm looking forward to reading something else by Eyone Williams sometime.
Some parts were slow going for me and other parts were so action packed that I couldn't peel my eyes away. It also flipped from being as realistic as possible to totally out there. That's now an actual complaint of mine though- it is fiction after all. I'd have liked ti better if it had been either all more realistic or all more out there. Flipping back and forth just isn't something I like a lot.
The characters were pretty awesome though- they definitely kicked ass. Vida, Tia and Ice are the three main chicks and Tec is the one main male character. The relationships between the four of them together and between them one on one were brought out very well. You get a great feeling of the love they have for each other.
I did like the way they struggled to want to do right, even while they were so deep in the game there was little chance of getting out. The side characters were cool though- there were many but Willaims had it in a way that I didn't get confused.
All in all it's not one of the best I've ever read but definitely worth reading. I'm looking forward to reading something else by Eyone Williams sometime.
December 28, 2008
Unleash The Beast
HELL RAZOR HONEYS tells the tale of jive females putting in for real work!!!! Vida and Tia connect over a falling out; when people see how handy the ladies are they instantly become known as HELL RAZOR HONEYS. Add to the mix a white girl, Ice, who has craved all things black, and you got family rolling out whether it's ballin' in the mall, or shootin' it out in the parkin' lot. HELL RAZOR HONEYS believe and respect loyalty so when it comes to riding for one of their own there is never a doubt. But what happens when envy, jealousy and greed creep into your circle?
HELL RAZOR HONEYS viciously attacks the dullness that has gathered on your bookshelves. Vida, Tia and Ice keep you locked and loaded and anxious for more. Now that I've sampled Eyone's flavor, I desire much more! Eyone Williams has created viable characters that you can connect with. Each one dealing with issues, longing for acceptance, love, family and dreams. As a connoisseur, I was pleased with the fact that Eyone didn't slack when it came to teaching his HONEYS how to play in the streets. Eyone put in some serious work. HELL RAZOR HONEYS is instructive, appealing and compelling. While I don't advocate for violence, I did enjoy the pulse driven drama. On that strength alone, I am seriously anticipating the release of part II: TIL DEATH DO US PART.
Eyone, I phucks with you!!!!
HELL RAZOR HONEYS tells the tale of jive females putting in for real work!!!! Vida and Tia connect over a falling out; when people see how handy the ladies are they instantly become known as HELL RAZOR HONEYS. Add to the mix a white girl, Ice, who has craved all things black, and you got family rolling out whether it's ballin' in the mall, or shootin' it out in the parkin' lot. HELL RAZOR HONEYS believe and respect loyalty so when it comes to riding for one of their own there is never a doubt. But what happens when envy, jealousy and greed creep into your circle?
HELL RAZOR HONEYS viciously attacks the dullness that has gathered on your bookshelves. Vida, Tia and Ice keep you locked and loaded and anxious for more. Now that I've sampled Eyone's flavor, I desire much more! Eyone Williams has created viable characters that you can connect with. Each one dealing with issues, longing for acceptance, love, family and dreams. As a connoisseur, I was pleased with the fact that Eyone didn't slack when it came to teaching his HONEYS how to play in the streets. Eyone put in some serious work. HELL RAZOR HONEYS is instructive, appealing and compelling. While I don't advocate for violence, I did enjoy the pulse driven drama. On that strength alone, I am seriously anticipating the release of part II: TIL DEATH DO US PART.
Eyone, I phucks with you!!!!
August 9, 2008
The Baddest Chicks
In HELL RAZOR HONEYS, D.C. native Eyone Williams again takes readers to the streets and makes the lives of his characters all too real.
Sassy, young Vida and her best friend Tia are the founders of a clique, the Hell Razor Honeys. Known for the way they handle their business, be their victim male or female, they have D.C. shook. As their popularity and group grows, so does their pockets. And as the saying goes, "mo' money, mo' problems." The police want them locked up. Their rivals want them 6 feet deep. And even some within the group are vying for the spotlight. Do the Hell Razor Honeys have what it takes to stay on top, and more importantly, stay alive?
HELL RAZOR HONEYS is a definite page-turner. Fast paced and full of action, there were no dull moments. Eyone Williams has delivered a well-crafted storyline with great character development. Despite some of the things these young ladies were doing, you couldn't help but root for them. All on levels, HELL RAZOR HONEYS is a must read and I can't wait for part 2.
In HELL RAZOR HONEYS, D.C. native Eyone Williams again takes readers to the streets and makes the lives of his characters all too real.
Sassy, young Vida and her best friend Tia are the founders of a clique, the Hell Razor Honeys. Known for the way they handle their business, be their victim male or female, they have D.C. shook. As their popularity and group grows, so does their pockets. And as the saying goes, "mo' money, mo' problems." The police want them locked up. Their rivals want them 6 feet deep. And even some within the group are vying for the spotlight. Do the Hell Razor Honeys have what it takes to stay on top, and more importantly, stay alive?
HELL RAZOR HONEYS is a definite page-turner. Fast paced and full of action, there were no dull moments. Eyone Williams has delivered a well-crafted storyline with great character development. Despite some of the things these young ladies were doing, you couldn't help but root for them. All on levels, HELL RAZOR HONEYS is a must read and I can't wait for part 2.
June 25, 2023
I think this was definitely an awesome page turner. The talent is so evident through the depiction of the streets from a adolescent point of view was very realistic. That point of view is often something that is down played and overlooked as the true reality. Despite the streets, the author also delivered history, knowledge and wisdom. So it was not just your average street literature book. Eyone painted a picture of true love, loyalty, honor and the demand of respect amongst youngsters who’s odds were stacked against them and were forced to grow up before their time! Their solidarity and integrity were more split then adults!I loved this reading, very talented.
March 1, 2012
Reviewed by Push Nevahda
I really tried not to like this book. I despise violence, hate crime, and abhor murderers. But, Eyone Williams’ edgy novel, Hell Razor Honeys is so stylishly written that I had to put my morals and convictions on the back burner to enjoy this fast-paced gangsta thriller of money, madness, and mayhem.
Vida, Tia, No Draws, Tec, and Ice are the children of a lesser God. Their tough-life-growing-up-in-the-hood style story is typical of what we all now know of urban living. The Hell Razor Honeys carry razors, sell dope, get money, flaunt Prada, and push Benzes. Along with their irascible side-kick, TEC, they rule the streets with strict street credo, rowdy temperaments, and hot TEC-9’s. They don’t give-a-fuc.
But Williams takes the street-tale genre to a whole other level by injecting verve, estrogen, and dynamo into the mix. The story spins hard on an age-old Machiavellian twist of love, fear, trust, and envy. Within the cacophony of thug-life there are always episodic rationales (“I don’t understand how you children just kill one another like it’s nothin’. God ain’t put you here for that.”). Likewise, vicious gangstas wrestling with the Machiavellian question of whether to be loved or feared: “I’d like to have a little bit of both, love and fear. I know it don’t go like that all the time though, just like Machiavelli said. If I gotta pick one over the other, muthafuckas gon’ fear me.”
Even though we’ve seen and read this type of book before, Williams’ point-of-view is fresh, his story unique, writing superb, and the gangsta violence is irresistible. The following scene not only gives an example of how ruthless and gangsta the Hell Razor Honeys could be, but also speaks to the solidarity of the group as they were quick to handle anyone who stepped out of line:
“Kareem smacked her in the face with the pistol, splitting her shit. Vida screamed out in pain as she grabbed her face and fell to the floor, bleeding. Out of the blue, automatic gunfire ripped through the small apartment. Pop! Pop! Ppppppppppop! Tia came out of the bedroom blasting at Kareem and Johnny with a TEC-9. She hit Johnny in the back as he and Kareem ran for the door. Vida covered her haed and balled up on the floor as the gunfire rocked the apartment in the early morning hours. In a dash, Tia jumped over Vida, running after Kareeem and Johnny with the TEC-9 blazing…. Tia saw Johnny tumble and fall at the top of the steps. He was hit bad. She hit him with seven more slugs as she ran down the steps blasting at Kareem…”
The book is loaded with Matrix-like treats as such, but it doesn’t rely on violence and murder to sustain the reader’s interest. Underneath it all is a very human story of triumph and endurance against all odds. Williams’ just preferred to take the scenic route.
What did you like about the book?
The language and context is very well considered. I love the way Williams construct the action scenes, the way he puts the reader right in the middle of the gun-play and violence, almost in 3-D. Amazing. I liked Williams’ characterizations, but also his choice of characters to illustrate the story about the underside of urban life.
What did you dislike about the book?
I loved the book, but I hated the ending. I understand his leaving room for the sequel, but I felt he could’ve ended it with a little more closure on the lives of the individuals. The car chase is a good way to end it, but I wanted to know what happens in the end. I know there is a sequel, and I’m looking forward to reading it.
What could the author do to improve the book?
Well, while this book is certainly a good read, I hope that Williams don’t make the twins grow up to be gangsta’s and killers like their mother and father – Ice and TEC. That’s too predictable.
I really tried not to like this book. I despise violence, hate crime, and abhor murderers. But, Eyone Williams’ edgy novel, Hell Razor Honeys is so stylishly written that I had to put my morals and convictions on the back burner to enjoy this fast-paced gangsta thriller of money, madness, and mayhem.
Vida, Tia, No Draws, Tec, and Ice are the children of a lesser God. Their tough-life-growing-up-in-the-hood style story is typical of what we all now know of urban living. The Hell Razor Honeys carry razors, sell dope, get money, flaunt Prada, and push Benzes. Along with their irascible side-kick, TEC, they rule the streets with strict street credo, rowdy temperaments, and hot TEC-9’s. They don’t give-a-fuc.
But Williams takes the street-tale genre to a whole other level by injecting verve, estrogen, and dynamo into the mix. The story spins hard on an age-old Machiavellian twist of love, fear, trust, and envy. Within the cacophony of thug-life there are always episodic rationales (“I don’t understand how you children just kill one another like it’s nothin’. God ain’t put you here for that.”). Likewise, vicious gangstas wrestling with the Machiavellian question of whether to be loved or feared: “I’d like to have a little bit of both, love and fear. I know it don’t go like that all the time though, just like Machiavelli said. If I gotta pick one over the other, muthafuckas gon’ fear me.”
Even though we’ve seen and read this type of book before, Williams’ point-of-view is fresh, his story unique, writing superb, and the gangsta violence is irresistible. The following scene not only gives an example of how ruthless and gangsta the Hell Razor Honeys could be, but also speaks to the solidarity of the group as they were quick to handle anyone who stepped out of line:
“Kareem smacked her in the face with the pistol, splitting her shit. Vida screamed out in pain as she grabbed her face and fell to the floor, bleeding. Out of the blue, automatic gunfire ripped through the small apartment. Pop! Pop! Ppppppppppop! Tia came out of the bedroom blasting at Kareem and Johnny with a TEC-9. She hit Johnny in the back as he and Kareem ran for the door. Vida covered her haed and balled up on the floor as the gunfire rocked the apartment in the early morning hours. In a dash, Tia jumped over Vida, running after Kareeem and Johnny with the TEC-9 blazing…. Tia saw Johnny tumble and fall at the top of the steps. He was hit bad. She hit him with seven more slugs as she ran down the steps blasting at Kareem…”
The book is loaded with Matrix-like treats as such, but it doesn’t rely on violence and murder to sustain the reader’s interest. Underneath it all is a very human story of triumph and endurance against all odds. Williams’ just preferred to take the scenic route.
What did you like about the book?
The language and context is very well considered. I love the way Williams construct the action scenes, the way he puts the reader right in the middle of the gun-play and violence, almost in 3-D. Amazing. I liked Williams’ characterizations, but also his choice of characters to illustrate the story about the underside of urban life.
What did you dislike about the book?
I loved the book, but I hated the ending. I understand his leaving room for the sequel, but I felt he could’ve ended it with a little more closure on the lives of the individuals. The car chase is a good way to end it, but I wanted to know what happens in the end. I know there is a sequel, and I’m looking forward to reading it.
What could the author do to improve the book?
Well, while this book is certainly a good read, I hope that Williams don’t make the twins grow up to be gangsta’s and killers like their mother and father – Ice and TEC. That’s too predictable.
July 26, 2010
This book had me from the start to the finish. I just couldn't believe all the action as if I was watching this display on tv.
Vida, Tia and Ice started there own little group called Hell Razor Honeys that got them well known around DC. They set out to rob,sell drugs and kill that got them in so much trouble.
The man male of there group was Tec that they all cared about and was welling to do anything for him. They risked there life and he did the same for his girls.
2 other girls joined in on there group was Samara that Vida didn't like at first but, they learn to put there differents aside and No Draws that loved using her sex talent to get what she wanted.
After so much death around them Vida went on ahead and decided to change her life around. Her grandmother wanted her out of the life she was living. Her and her new boyfriend Moe Moe decided to do things right but, no matter what there pass kept coming back that lead them into much more trouble.
Overall great book wouldn't thought these girls was so young by how they act in the book but, I liked it and now on to reading part 2.
Vida, Tia and Ice started there own little group called Hell Razor Honeys that got them well known around DC. They set out to rob,sell drugs and kill that got them in so much trouble.
The man male of there group was Tec that they all cared about and was welling to do anything for him. They risked there life and he did the same for his girls.
2 other girls joined in on there group was Samara that Vida didn't like at first but, they learn to put there differents aside and No Draws that loved using her sex talent to get what she wanted.
After so much death around them Vida went on ahead and decided to change her life around. Her grandmother wanted her out of the life she was living. Her and her new boyfriend Moe Moe decided to do things right but, no matter what there pass kept coming back that lead them into much more trouble.
Overall great book wouldn't thought these girls was so young by how they act in the book but, I liked it and now on to reading part 2.
June 1, 2012
Girl I had enough......the title speaks for itself. If you're a woman that has been through hell and back with a man this book is for you. If you are a man that have took a woman through hell and back this book is for you. This book is a page turner. TLW take you on a journey in these characters lives that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Yes Yes Yes is all a can say about this book. If you don't get this book you are definitley missing out on a good read. What a way to end the year with a book like this.....Way to go
November 14, 2012
I enjoyed "Hell Razor Honeys" but it lost me at times because I felt like some scenes dragged on and on and other scenes could have been eliminated. It was definitely filled with hella drama, dysfunctional relationships, action,jaw dropping moments and raunchy sex scenes. While reading I had to keep reminding myself of the characters' young ages because their actions were not what one would picture 13-17 yr olds to be engaged in. Overall, it was filled with many of the things that makes an urban fiction book good and it played out like a movie so I would recommend it.
June 14, 2011
Nothing but drama, great exciting read
July 25, 2011
I read Hell Razor Honey and thought it was good. The plot was good and it kept me reading. I would recommend this book.
August 13, 2011
Bad ass lil girls!!!! Good read - a definite page turner!
June 23, 2012
OMG! I loved this book so much. It was nothing I thought it would be but turned out to be a great read. I need to find number two to this and ill be straight. Lol
May 19, 2013
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!
June 14, 2013
These girls are about their business and will cancel anybody at anytime! I really enjoyed this book.
September 15, 2013
This book was ratchet! lol
November 10, 2013
One of my all time favorite books.
October 7, 2015
great book I just hated how the author kept saying the characters looked like certain celebrities
March 26, 2016
Ok
It was a ok read it had its moment were you gasped and said oh no . I love the bond that the girls had . They didn't let people come between them
It was a ok read it had its moment were you gasped and said oh no . I love the bond that the girls had . They didn't let people come between them
March 21, 2012
Good Read ...
January 21, 2012
Loved this book & all the twists & turns now it's on to the 2nd part...this writer is gifted
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