A Bittersweet Hood Dilemma: A Naptown Love Story

by Natavia

Every hood has its drama and every hood has a love triangle. Tokyo is what you call an around the way girl. Life has not been easy for her since she ran away from home to be with, Darrion. Darrion was the love of Tokyo's life. She was his down chick until she finds out Darrion has another life. Tassana is the girl good that wants a taste of hood life. She does anything to live it. She too has another life. She has a craving for dope boys. Kauzie and Tokyo has been friends for thirteen years but he is secretly in love with her. Only problem is he can't get rid of Tassana who is Tokyo's sister. In this twisted hood triangle there is a lot of deceit, lies, and heartache. Two sisters and one man. Who can he choose? Tassana has a plan to conquer all.

Genres: African American

302 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 30, 2015

Reviews

[Kimmy’s Reads!]

Yesss !!

There is something about a good throwback reread that brings joy to the soul. Honestly, the first time I read this is gave me full on panic and anxiety but I was better this time🥵!!

Not really I’m lying 🤥 when the drama started it was super aggressive and the language is toxic AF!! That being said I love it 🥰!!

I don’t think I’ll be rereading book 2 any time soon but my friend brought up Tokyo and now I had to hit it off with a reread.

Happy reading everyone 😘🥰

[shonta brown]

Man o Man!!

Natavia has done it again!! It's...lord where do I start. Toyko is my girl and Kauzie is just THAT nigga!! And No Hands is my homie for life...I couldn't put this book down...not a dull moment!! It's a must read just like her other books!!

[Dana McLeod]

First book ive read by this author

This book was a very good read.. first book ive read by this author. But it wont be my last. On to part 2.

[Star B]

When I say drama baby I mean this book had so much drama in it! The things a women will do for love and family. What a page turner this book is a five star book 4real!

[Kitani]

Lawd knows it was bittersweet!

I don't like Tassana trifling ass at all. She was too bitter and jealous for all the wrong reasons. She didn't appreciate the good man she had and it probably was the fact she was too busy trying to have one up on Tokyo. Tokyo was rough around the edges and let a no good dude cloud her judgment but for the most part she was actually a good person. Kauzie is that dude, hands down! It took him awhile to realize and accept his true feelings but he finally got right. No Hands needs to treat Kyree better and stop with the foolishness. Tudos is dumb and weak! I didn't feel any type of way when things changed for him because it was long overdue. Dez is a mess and Darrion and Geechie seem a bit thirsty. Oooh Osari is about to shake things up. I already know he has the wrong person from the ending but I know she'll make it known. I can't wait until Tassana gets everything she deserves for being so grimy. I wonder if Tasira is as crazy as her brother.

[ZaLayah]

Although Tokyo was deemed a little hood rat, I couldn't help but love her. Yes, she made some bad relationship decisions in her teen years. Yes, it sent her life spiraling out of control. Yet, she didn't allow any of it to determine her destiny. She worked hard at making sure she was happy in all aspect of her life. In every love story there is always someone in the back ground trying to manipulate the perfect couple. In this case, Tasanna is the culprit. She's made some awful decisions when it come to love as well. Unhappy with her situation, she set a series of events into place to destroy what Tokyo has. Will Tokoyo allow her or will she fight for what she wants.

As hood and as street smart as Tokyo was, I couldn't believe some of the choices she made concerning the love she had for Kauzie. I really enjoyed reading this book. It kept my attention and it also had me cracking up. It was hilarious in parts. I would definitely buy and read part two as soon as it drops.

[MZURAQT]

Tokyo has no problem being herself. Hate it or love it she still going to shine. After seeing being a ride or die chick gets you nowhere.Love is a hope she has given up on.

Tassana is a fake Bougie chick. Though she feel she is better than everyone she also craves the lifestyle that they live.Her sneaky ways will find a way to catch up with her and she might lose it all.

Kauzie is in a love triangle....Stuck between the girl he has put in time with but don't love and is home girl who has always had his heart but to young to realize it.Who will he choose?

Natavia did not disappoint with this story.I love the bond these characters had. I really felt like I was in the hood. Great comedy!!!. If you are looking withe a book filled with drama and deceit. This the book for you.

[Sharon]

THIS.BOOK.WAS.EVERYTHING. Okay it is not often I read a book that I literally can not put down until I finish but this was that book. Where do I even start. Tokyo and Kauzie are that couple. I was rooting for them the entire book. No Hands is one of the funniest characters ever. He is the type of dude I wish I could really hang out with just to always bust out laughing. Now this book has deception, drama, and sex. Now for Tassana, she made me want to jump through this book and put my foot so far up her you know what. As my Nana use to say fat back ain't greasy and Tassana thought she was slicker then a can of grease. But any whoot just pick up this book you will love it

[Gina]

4 ⭐️

I never get disappointed with author Natavia . Tokyo has really made some stupid decisions in her life but her ratchetness draws you in . Can't always judge a book by its cover. Love me some Kauzie with his cocky ass . I can't wait for part 2 . Can't wait for Tassana to get what she deserves . Took a star away for grammar errors

[Tanielle]

I really wanted Tokyo to win in this one even if she was really off the chain in the things she did. Nothing compared to the mess of a hole Tassana was into though, I thought she’d learned her lesson but of course she just couldn’t get herself together. I’m looking forward to the next one.

[Angela L Treadwell]

Loved it

I couldn't stop reading. This was a great book and I fell in love with Kwausi. I really hope the next installment is coming soon.

[Latricia Ahmad]

Great Read

I really enjoyed reading this book. The story line was good and I can't wait for the next book to come out

[Deedee Henson]

Hilarious

[kalita]

Great!!!

This book was off the chain I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read part 2! Awesome book!

[Autumn Crum]

Really good read...on to book 2

[Miss Read A lot]

Tokyo was pissing me off with her stupidity. She’s the type of friend I would’ve stopped talking to because I’m not about to keep being a sounding board for a relationship that should’ve been over a long time ago.

The crazy thing is I was actually rooting for her. Everybody threw the same things in her face..no diploma, working at Burger King, nothing going for herself..and I wanted her to prove them wrong. I wanted her to get her life together and leave all them niggas alone.

I did want her with Kauzie though because he was genuinely in her corner.

Tassana was a hater and a nasty person from beginning to end. I’m glad Kauzie wasn’t a complete fool because he knew she had another man. But getting with Kauzie because your sister wanted him is wild behavior.

One thing I really appreciated about this book is that most of the characters’ actions actually made sense. I kept waiting to find plot holes, and there really weren’t many. For example, I was ready to question why Tassana dragged her relationship with Kauzie on for so long, but then it clicked. He financially benefited her, while the man she was actually in love with was a loser. That motivation made sense.

What didn’t make sense was how much she had to say about Tokyo’s choices when she was in love with a bum herself. We all know why she wanted Tokyo with Geechie. That woman never had Tokyo’s best interests at heart. I don’t know how Tokyo trusted her sister at all because every move Tassana made seemed designed to see her fail.

My only real issue with the book was the twin switch situation. Tokyo was way too gullible when it came to her sister, but Kauzie should’ve known better too. If you’re in love with somebody, you notice things. A different look in their eyes, their mannerisms, their speech patterns, little habits, something. Even identical twins have differences when you spend enough time around them.

There’s no way Tokyo could completely become Tassana in that short amount of time. That whole situation was my biggest ick because I just wasn’t buying that Kauzie would fall for it but he did.

[Chelley Rene]

I’m giving this a four based on entertainment value alone. this is the messiest most ridiculous thing I may have ever laid eyes on in my entire life. Every single character in here has three brain cells no more no less. Tasanna actually may just have a 1/2 of one. the plan they came up with, may be the most convoluted stupidest thing ever constructed. there are so many love triangle, pentagon, and hexagons you need a whiteboard and some red strings to connect the dots between everybody in this story every time something else was revealed I was gasping because how did we get here? I will say, Tokyo and Kauzie actually make sense to me and are a very cute couple….toxic but i like it lol. I laughed so many times during this because these folks are just foolish. Of course I’m reading book 2 lol

Side note there are footnotes in there that need to be edited out, they are from an editor im assuming.

[Stephanie Mclendon]

Double Trouble!

Tassana an Tokyo are twins and different as day and night. Kauzie is Tokyo’s bff and Tassana’s man. There is a good twin and a bad one and Kauzie’s up on game but poor Tokyo is too sweet for her gain. When Tokyo gets played for the last time by Tassana she will not realize the extinct until she meets Osari. I pray Kauzie can save her and his baby!!! Yassss he loves Tokyo and her sister will pull out all stops to keep him, but she’s done! Well done Natavia!!!! Part 2 please

[BetweentheCoversLiterary]

Whew chile! what a ghetto hood mess! I miss this type of drama so much just straight hood pop ups and phone calls no social media or nothing..just when I catch you it’s all hands and feet or bullets… Honey so freaking nostalgic… I am rooting for Tokyo and Kauzie even though its a whole damn mess and I can’t keep up with who screwing who over and why but that damn Tessana I have zero love for I hope she gets whatever she destined to get because she’s such a trash bag and I can’t see her being redeemed. That cliffhanger though… On to part two

[Desi]

Okay then!!

I gave a 5 🌟 rating, because I absolutely love the way Ms. Batavia writes!! She leaves nothing hanging and each book starts right where one ended!! I have read 6 of her books in the past week​. Tokoyo is a Good girl overall mixed with a little Thug! Her twin is a bit mess and I want to see how her Karma comes back on her. Smdh at No Hands!! Right clicking now for Book 2.

[Lexi]

I wasn’t a fan of the whole switch-a-roo. Tokyo better than me cause I wouldn’t have believed a word outta Tassana’s mouth. Tokyo already knew Tassana only pursued Kauzie because she knew how Tokyo felt about him, so fr Tokyo shouldn’t have felt guilty 🤷🏾‍♀️ When you move foul, karma will catch up to you. I will say I loved Tokyo & Kauzie’s chemistry. It felt very real & authentic ❤️ You could see the love they held for each other & how it ran deeper than platonically.

[Taylor]

Great read

This whole story is bananas! Tokyo and Kauzie were crazy and the way the had this forbidden love going on made the storyline so much better. They just need to throw Tassana was she's triflin and was wrong how she manipulated Tokyo. Kyree and No Hands are crazy but I hope she finds love.

[Tonia Taylor]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

This book was so good and full of drama. That damn no hands is funny as all hell 🤣🤣. Tassana is a whole mess, she is a snake in the grass. I hope nothing happens to Tokyo because of her sneaky behind. Kauzie is going to go off on Tassana if something happens to Tokyo. Osari is a rude dude. I hope everyone get what the deserve.

[Smiley]

It's a no for me

Didn't like china momma from the jump to ignorant i couldn't even get into the story because of the weird relationship between T&K and the way she talk to other people was just aggravating i wanted somebody to bat her every time she opened her mouth and he was dumb as hell to keep taking up for her

[Racquel Howard]

this was a lot

Tokyo about to get shot over something Tassana did. Tassana hate her sister so much it’s sickening. Kauzie should have came correct to Tokyo by ending things with Tassana first. I hope Tokyo don’t get shit by Osari before everyone tells him what’s really going on. Hurry up book 2

[akeyshia]

A great start for a great series

This was a great read. I like Kauzie and Tokyo together. That heart wants what it want. Tassana is so evil and needs to get her stuff together before its to late. I like the other characters too, they are funny as hell.

[Denasha Smith]

Tassana is the ultimate snake

The bond and love between Tokyo and Kauzie is everything. Any and everybody knew their true feelings by just being around them. Osari is crazy but he real as hell.

[Angelia Rhodes]

Blood ain't always thicker than water!!!

Man, family is not what it use to be. Tassana, is a snake. How can you do your sister like that. Hate is a powerful drug. Moving on the 2nd part.

[Spalmer314]

Ooh ok this is getting good

This a cool lil story but natavia comes through 99.9% so not surprised. Can't wait for the next read. I want to know what the heck no hands gone do now smh

[Brittney G]

The twins

I had a feeling that was gone happen! I didn't trust Tassanna for nothing! For someone to be so educated she sure is a dummy!