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BITTER TOO:
I am bitter; but so is anyone else who has ever been hurt, mistreated, or disappointed. Long before I was a baby mama, I was a woman in a so-called man’s-world. My bitterness started long before I gave birth.The odds were against me since the day I was born and falling in love only made it worse.Sometimes as women, we wear our strength so well that we forget to take it off at night. We fall asleep with the weight of the world on our backs and wake up feeling the marks that are left on our souls.Still, we get up each day to face a world that doesn't love or respect us. Sometimes, we give our all knowing that we’ll receive nothing in return. I think that's enough to make anyone bitter. I sacrificed my life, my body, my sanity, and my heart only to be disrespected, mistreated, and overlooked. If you walked a mile in my shoes, you'd probably be bitter too.
358 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2017
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January 13, 2018
🙄
This book worked my nerves. Although it started off where book one left off it didn’t pick up until the book was almost done. The back and forth with zuri and flip was annoying. Zuri was weak and a cry baby I could barely finish the book now she pregnant 🤦🏽♀️ I enjoyed book one but I will not be reading book 3. Flip and zuri are way to annoying to read another book about them
This book worked my nerves. Although it started off where book one left off it didn’t pick up until the book was almost done. The back and forth with zuri and flip was annoying. Zuri was weak and a cry baby I could barely finish the book now she pregnant 🤦🏽♀️ I enjoyed book one but I will not be reading book 3. Flip and zuri are way to annoying to read another book about them
January 29, 2018
3.5 stars... I really wavered between a 3 and a 4 on this one..and this is why. I feel like this book could've been like half as long and still been a great read, I actually think it would've been better had it been shorter. The middle was really drawn out, unnecessarily drawn out in my opinion. The back and forth between Zuri and Flip was a bit much. I agree it definitely goes down that way and that often before finally moving on but at the same time I don't think we needed so many examples/scenarios. During like a week's time, it felt like it was going on over at least a month or more, which annoyed me. Also, how the book opened didn't really come full circle. So I'm reading to find out how they ended up in the situation and I never get back to that opening scene. With this book being so unnecessarily long it really put me off on wanting to read the next one. I'll have to play it by ear, see how lengthy it is and wait for a few reviews before I decide whether or not to read it. I do want to know how it plays out since I feel like I was left hanging pretty bad on this one.
March 25, 2018
Good read
Would've given it 5 stars, but the back and forth between Yuri and Flip was entirely toooo much. Yuri has played the victim to long. She should've put her big girl panties on long ago. I expected things with Bash to go further, she's still working off emotions with both Flip and Tristan. IMO Bash is what she needs right now. How long will Loni continue to get away with the things she's done? I can't wait until she gets hers. Ms. Inez is an angel. Martha is coming off as sneaky, but I think it's more from Brookie talking in her ear. Flip and Yuri are soul mates, but Yuri doesn't know how to exercise common sense or accept responsibility for her decision making and it will be her downfall if she doesn't grow up. She has way to many pity parties for my taste. Hope part 3 isn't going in circles. And the book never came full circle from the introduction.
Would've given it 5 stars, but the back and forth between Yuri and Flip was entirely toooo much. Yuri has played the victim to long. She should've put her big girl panties on long ago. I expected things with Bash to go further, she's still working off emotions with both Flip and Tristan. IMO Bash is what she needs right now. How long will Loni continue to get away with the things she's done? I can't wait until she gets hers. Ms. Inez is an angel. Martha is coming off as sneaky, but I think it's more from Brookie talking in her ear. Flip and Yuri are soul mates, but Yuri doesn't know how to exercise common sense or accept responsibility for her decision making and it will be her downfall if she doesn't grow up. She has way to many pity parties for my taste. Hope part 3 isn't going in circles. And the book never came full circle from the introduction.
February 23, 2018
Okay I'm so upset! It's not because I didnt like this book....Noooo its because I reached the end and realized that I have to wait for another book to find out what happens. I already waited long enough for Bitter too. Its unfortunate that I was sucked into this story because I definitely cant wait to find our what happens next. Does she explore this new little fling or run back to what she's comfortable with? What's the secrecy with her Mother inlaw...I don't trust that woman. And why is her sister and her sister inlaw beefing? So many questions left.
December 23, 2017
Horrible Delivery!
I got so frustrated read g this book, I’ll call it a dialogue of character thoughts, the whole book just didn’t seem to flow and the story is so typical crazy baby mama, dumb girlfriend, and cheaters. Like I get that Zuri is 19 but not all tern parents are stupid and she takes the cake. I can’t believe the surgery had the nerve to have a cliff hanger, I feel real BITTER about that since there’s was really nothing going on in this book!
I got so frustrated read g this book, I’ll call it a dialogue of character thoughts, the whole book just didn’t seem to flow and the story is so typical crazy baby mama, dumb girlfriend, and cheaters. Like I get that Zuri is 19 but not all tern parents are stupid and she takes the cake. I can’t believe the surgery had the nerve to have a cliff hanger, I feel real BITTER about that since there’s was really nothing going on in this book!
January 7, 2018
Five Stars
OMG I couldn't put it down this young lady has so much drama. Wow I looking forward to reading part three
OMG I couldn't put it down this young lady has so much drama. Wow I looking forward to reading part three
September 2, 2018
Amazing Read
Flip mother Martha have started to overstep her boundaries. She seems a bit sneaky and conniving and I wouldn't be surprised if she is part of the problem that Zuri is going through as far as ZaZa. Flip is selfish. I don't think he truly understands the severity of the pain he caused Zuri. I can see why Zuri doesn't know about self love. Her mother ruined her at a early age . Zuri mother is a mess. She doesn't have a motherly nor caring bone in her body. Shalonda has taken her bitterness to far.
Flip mother Martha have started to overstep her boundaries. She seems a bit sneaky and conniving and I wouldn't be surprised if she is part of the problem that Zuri is going through as far as ZaZa. Flip is selfish. I don't think he truly understands the severity of the pain he caused Zuri. I can see why Zuri doesn't know about self love. Her mother ruined her at a early age . Zuri mother is a mess. She doesn't have a motherly nor caring bone in her body. Shalonda has taken her bitterness to far.
December 24, 2017
Snakes in the Grasss!
Maaaan, i just knew Martha wasn’t right! She was too sneaky for me. Smh. Flip got some nerve though, he put my girl through so much stuff and soon as she gets an ounce of happiness, he wanna flip things around on her. And as far as Loni, 😒, she’s got more issues that I care to disgust, but just know it’s gonna come back to her, ten folds! I bet that. Impatiently waiting for part 3!
Maaaan, i just knew Martha wasn’t right! She was too sneaky for me. Smh. Flip got some nerve though, he put my girl through so much stuff and soon as she gets an ounce of happiness, he wanna flip things around on her. And as far as Loni, 😒, she’s got more issues that I care to disgust, but just know it’s gonna come back to her, ten folds! I bet that. Impatiently waiting for part 3!
December 18, 2017
Broken
Shakela James pen game in this series is soul snatching and have your emotions open and your mind thinking. Bitter too has truly enlightened me and my heart cries out to all relationships that has left so many of us broken and bitter! I can't wait for Part 3 to drop! Definitely a must read!
Shakela James pen game in this series is soul snatching and have your emotions open and your mind thinking. Bitter too has truly enlightened me and my heart cries out to all relationships that has left so many of us broken and bitter! I can't wait for Part 3 to drop! Definitely a must read!
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August 27, 2019Great read
From the time you start reading you will be taken. So much is happening that you don't know what will happen next. The characters are exceptional. Can't wait for book 3. This shows as a large lesson. Don't play around in the ones you claim to love. Not everything in the other side is better than what you have. Fair warning. Highly recommended read
From the time you start reading you will be taken. So much is happening that you don't know what will happen next. The characters are exceptional. Can't wait for book 3. This shows as a large lesson. Don't play around in the ones you claim to love. Not everything in the other side is better than what you have. Fair warning. Highly recommended read
December 26, 2017
Bitter
I'm so glad to see the author writing growth come through as well as the growth of the characters as well. Zuri needs to work on self love before she can love anybody else and watch out for them snakes in her grass. I'm looking forward to the next installment
I'm so glad to see the author writing growth come through as well as the growth of the characters as well. Zuri needs to work on self love before she can love anybody else and watch out for them snakes in her grass. I'm looking forward to the next installment
December 28, 2017
Wow
Awesome read, brought out a lot of emotions but an awesome read. Had to put it down a few time. Brought back memories, shoot used a few quotes on my IG. SHAKELA I can't wait for so much more from you.
Signed Meeka
Awesome read, brought out a lot of emotions but an awesome read. Had to put it down a few time. Brought back memories, shoot used a few quotes on my IG. SHAKELA I can't wait for so much more from you.
Signed Meeka
February 15, 2018
Bitter & Petty
Good follow up to pt 1. Just wanted Zuri to grow and embrace the life & fun you supposed to have when you're young. Her bitterness & pettiness seems to always win to make her look & act a fool. Hopefully things will progress for her in the next installment.
Good follow up to pt 1. Just wanted Zuri to grow and embrace the life & fun you supposed to have when you're young. Her bitterness & pettiness seems to always win to make her look & act a fool. Hopefully things will progress for her in the next installment.
March 4, 2018
Bitter Too is an emotional ride
After reading Bitter I knew I was hooked. There are a select few writers/authors who suck me in. Shakela is my new favorite, definitely highly recommended
After reading Bitter I knew I was hooked. There are a select few writers/authors who suck me in. Shakela is my new favorite, definitely highly recommended
March 19, 2018
M. N.
The book was a little slow in some parts and some details were drawn out too much. The author almost lost me, but I kept pressing until the end. I'll still read the next one.
The book was a little slow in some parts and some details were drawn out too much. The author almost lost me, but I kept pressing until the end. I'll still read the next one.
June 17, 2018
❤️❤️
Omg this book gave me goosebumps the entire time. I couldn’t pull my eyes away! We’ve all been through something similar to what Zuri is going through. This book is so awesome!!
Omg this book gave me goosebumps the entire time. I couldn’t pull my eyes away! We’ve all been through something similar to what Zuri is going through. This book is so awesome!!
January 28, 2019
Page turner
I absolutely love this series! Poor zury can't seem to catch a break..I can't wait for things to catch up with loni and I can't wait to see what Mallory's motive is..I'm so ready for the next part..awesome read
I absolutely love this series! Poor zury can't seem to catch a break..I can't wait for things to catch up with loni and I can't wait to see what Mallory's motive is..I'm so ready for the next part..awesome read
December 17, 2017
Good read
I waited a long time for this book and it was worth the wait i hope in the next book zuri gets some type of closure and cut those toxic people out of her life
I waited a long time for this book and it was worth the wait i hope in the next book zuri gets some type of closure and cut those toxic people out of her life
December 20, 2017
Oh my....
There was so much growth with the characters, so much heartbreak as well. I just wish they could all find peace. All except Loni. She needs to go!
There was so much growth with the characters, so much heartbreak as well. I just wish they could all find peace. All except Loni. She needs to go!
December 28, 2017
Wonderful
Great read!! You won't be disappointed. It was everything I thought it would be and more. Ready for part 3.
Great read!! You won't be disappointed. It was everything I thought it would be and more. Ready for part 3.
January 7, 2018
Ahhh hell!!!
Shakela, this was so good! Flip is still pissing me off and I feel Zuri needs to get go off on him more. I'm ready for Still Bitter! Great job boo
Shakela, this was so good! Flip is still pissing me off and I feel Zuri needs to get go off on him more. I'm ready for Still Bitter! Great job boo
January 18, 2018
Wow
This story is so soul touching and emotional it’s takes you to place you don’t want to go and pull emotion out you didn’t know you had.
This story is so soul touching and emotional it’s takes you to place you don’t want to go and pull emotion out you didn’t know you had.
January 19, 2018
Good read!! The book had some errors, but did not take away from story. Waiting for part 3.
February 6, 2018
Great story can't wait for the 3rd book!
Good read!
I want Zuri to learn for her mistakes but I want her to come out of this situation and realize everything will be fine
Good read!
I want Zuri to learn for her mistakes but I want her to come out of this situation and realize everything will be fine
February 16, 2018
Great
Can’t wait until the next book comes out, I couldn’t stop reading this. This book says so much. 😍😍😍. U
Can’t wait until the next book comes out, I couldn’t stop reading this. This book says so much. 😍😍😍. U
April 27, 2018
Man ole man
This has gotten pretty messy. Flip realized a little too what he lost. I hope it all works out for everyone. Can't wait to get into part 3.
This has gotten pretty messy. Flip realized a little too what he lost. I hope it all works out for everyone. Can't wait to get into part 3.
May 15, 2018
I can’t believe I have to read another book to get closure on Zuri and Flip. And the troublemaker and home wrecker Loni was barely existent in Bitter Too. Like how long is she going to be pregnant?
May 28, 2018
I’m in love
This trilogy speaks volumes to my life I’m so elated to be able to read these stories and gain some sense of healing and freedom
This trilogy speaks volumes to my life I’m so elated to be able to read these stories and gain some sense of healing and freedom
July 15, 2018
Redundant
The book is a overall a good book thats y i gave the rating i did. However, get to the nitty gritty its being very redundant i get it she needs 2 learn life lessons
The book is a overall a good book thats y i gave the rating i did. However, get to the nitty gritty its being very redundant i get it she needs 2 learn life lessons
April 30, 2019
I’m confused 😐
The story line is good I gave it ⭐️⭐️⭐️’s because the edging is bad and,the way it is written is confusing but,I’m gonna read part 3 because it is a good drama.
The story line is good I gave it ⭐️⭐️⭐️’s because the edging is bad and,the way it is written is confusing but,I’m gonna read part 3 because it is a good drama.
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