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The Delusion of Cinderella
A young woman’s obsession with her lover drives her into an emotionally destructive path. She learns the hard way that Cinderella is a fairytale.Jade, a self-assured young woman becomes mesmerized by the instant chemistry she has with her first lover and first orgasm. Months of intense sexual encounters with Dre lead her to believe that he is her Prince Charming but after a romantic trip to Catalina Island, he suddenly disappears, and Jade has a mental breakdown.Rushing to be by her side, Jade’s childhood best friend Monica arrives promising to help Jade recover. Monica becomes distracted in her own relationship with a wealthy but abusive trust fund baby. Unable to deal with the physical abuse of Shawn, Monica uncovers his dirty secret and all hell breaks loose.Jade and Monica endlessly spin their wheels trying to resolve their illusion of a perfect man by becoming the saving grace for each other. As the destructive lives of these women overlap their friendship, they find one thing in sex is different from love but true friendship can overcome anything.
302 pages, Paperback
Published August 15, 2018
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April 30, 2020
I really enjoyed this read. Jade reminds me of Queenie. Queenie is extremely HONEST and RAW where as Jade and Monica are much less transparent. There are a lot of similarities in how Jade and Queenie implode after a breakup but also huge differences.
I will say that Jade and Monica aren't compelling characters like Queenie. I enjoyed the book but it didn't evoke any emotion from me whereas I cried several times for Queenie.
I will say that Jade and Monica aren't compelling characters like Queenie. I enjoyed the book but it didn't evoke any emotion from me whereas I cried several times for Queenie.
August 23, 2024
4.5 stars. The first time I read this book was in 2019 and it was my favorite fiction book of the year. I have always enjoyed seeing Kym Whitley on my screen since I was a kid and I was interested in seeing what she would create in a fiction book. When Kym calls herself a Renaissance woman, she is not lying or embellishing… this book can stand next to ANY of your favorite black fiction novels and give them a run for their money.
There are so many layers to this book and so much to unpack.
This is a coming of age book that follows Jade and her discovery of self worth, love, generational trauma, and hyper fixation.
It also is the story of friendship as we follow the story of her best friend Monica as she battles trauma, abuse, and responsibility.
My absolute favorite part of this book is the “Boomerang” references. Woof! A large part of Jade’s obsession with Dre and her subsequent spiral into promiscuity has to do with her views around virginity, sex, and her developing love complex. She turns into a millennial Jacklyn (aka Robin Givens) and is determined to give men all the pain she received from the first one who ever broke her heart.
Jade’s “hoe phase” had me HOLLERING ok.
Jade is “QUEENIE” BEFORE “Queenie”… and you know… if Queenie liked black men 🙃
This gave “You Made A Fool of Death with Your Beauty”… but EVEN MESSIER.
This gave Diary of a Mad Black Woman but GRIMIER.
This gave She’s Gotta Have It but POETIC instead of paintings.
Jade was self centered, selfish, and did Anthony DIRTY.
The ending was super rushed to me but I would recommend this book to anyone who loves this genre.
There are so many layers to this book and so much to unpack.
This is a coming of age book that follows Jade and her discovery of self worth, love, generational trauma, and hyper fixation.
It also is the story of friendship as we follow the story of her best friend Monica as she battles trauma, abuse, and responsibility.
My absolute favorite part of this book is the “Boomerang” references. Woof! A large part of Jade’s obsession with Dre and her subsequent spiral into promiscuity has to do with her views around virginity, sex, and her developing love complex. She turns into a millennial Jacklyn (aka Robin Givens) and is determined to give men all the pain she received from the first one who ever broke her heart.
Jade’s “hoe phase” had me HOLLERING ok.
Jade is “QUEENIE” BEFORE “Queenie”… and you know… if Queenie liked black men 🙃
This gave “You Made A Fool of Death with Your Beauty”… but EVEN MESSIER.
This gave Diary of a Mad Black Woman but GRIMIER.
This gave She’s Gotta Have It but POETIC instead of paintings.
Jade was self centered, selfish, and did Anthony DIRTY.
The ending was super rushed to me but I would recommend this book to anyone who loves this genre.
August 19, 2018
MUST READ
This book is amazing. There is always a twist. The message it sends is very inspiring! I cant wait to read more from this author.
This book is amazing. There is always a twist. The message it sends is very inspiring! I cant wait to read more from this author.
August 22, 2019
Okay, so I started reading this book awhile back. I saw it recommended on BookTube (I think) and it looked interesting so I decided to buy it.
I picked it back up today and sped through it. It's immensely readable and the characters are compelling though near the 80% mark I was getting exasperated with Jade lol. But I feel that while I'm not as destructive as her I relate to her struggles.
This book is pure drama. I don't think I've read a book that was as dramatic as this. Dramatic in a good, soap opera-ish way. I used to make fun of my mom for watching soap operas, but when they grab you they grab you!
I felt like this book was mostly Jade's story. Although Monica had chapters I don't feel as though she was as fully fleshed out as Jade. She just seemed to be the secondary character and kind of played off Jade.
This was a great book. I really enjoyed it and I had a good experience reading it.
I picked it back up today and sped through it. It's immensely readable and the characters are compelling though near the 80% mark I was getting exasperated with Jade lol. But I feel that while I'm not as destructive as her I relate to her struggles.
This book is pure drama. I don't think I've read a book that was as dramatic as this. Dramatic in a good, soap opera-ish way. I used to make fun of my mom for watching soap operas, but when they grab you they grab you!
I felt like this book was mostly Jade's story. Although Monica had chapters I don't feel as though she was as fully fleshed out as Jade. She just seemed to be the secondary character and kind of played off Jade.
This was a great book. I really enjoyed it and I had a good experience reading it.
January 26, 2019
Way to go Ms. Whitley
I was pleasantly surprised by Ms. Kym Whitley's writing skills. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not put it down because I had to know what happened next. She made you care about the characters and cheer them on toward their healing. Great lessons about real love and how to get over how toxic people affect your life. Bravo Kym!!!
I was pleasantly surprised by Ms. Kym Whitley's writing skills. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not put it down because I had to know what happened next. She made you care about the characters and cheer them on toward their healing. Great lessons about real love and how to get over how toxic people affect your life. Bravo Kym!!!
September 10, 2018
Wow!
I could not out this book down at all. I felt the pain and agonized with both Jade and Monica as the tried to find love . I feel like I want to hear more of their stories and hope this is not the end and pray for a prequel to this saga.
I could not out this book down at all. I felt the pain and agonized with both Jade and Monica as the tried to find love . I feel like I want to hear more of their stories and hope this is not the end and pray for a prequel to this saga.
October 12, 2018
Good Read
This book started really good then turned a bit slow then picked up again. Overall it was definitely a good read and I was very happy to support Kym Whitley's new novel! I look forward to more from this author!
This book started really good then turned a bit slow then picked up again. Overall it was definitely a good read and I was very happy to support Kym Whitley's new novel! I look forward to more from this author!
December 30, 2018
The Delusion of Cinderella
Whitley exposes how the very things in our parents we vow not to become may be our destiny. A great read for the many single mothers and broken-hearted. I read this book in 3 days with work , husbands Petsmart and children. Loved it
Whitley exposes how the very things in our parents we vow not to become may be our destiny. A great read for the many single mothers and broken-hearted. I read this book in 3 days with work , husbands Petsmart and children. Loved it
February 25, 2019
A surprisingly good read
A book that young women could relate too. So many emotional ups and downs that relationships can take you through. And it's great to have loving dependable friend that can relate.
A book that young women could relate too. So many emotional ups and downs that relationships can take you through. And it's great to have loving dependable friend that can relate.
September 23, 2018
Enjoyable read
Great job Kym, the book is a page turner. I like that it was a quick read. Any woman kind find some part of themselves in either Jade or Monica.
Great job Kym, the book is a page turner. I like that it was a quick read. Any woman kind find some part of themselves in either Jade or Monica.
October 4, 2018
Robust characters. Great storyline. Could be a series. I want to know more about Nadia.
November 2, 2018
Life!!!!
This book is all about life. Who hasn't been in Jade's, Monica's or her mother's shoes. Thanks Kym Whitley!! You did your thing. God bless
This book is all about life. Who hasn't been in Jade's, Monica's or her mother's shoes. Thanks Kym Whitley!! You did your thing. God bless
December 16, 2018
A piece of me in both characters
The stories are relatable and intriguing. I love Jade and Monica's steadfast friendship and growth together. I couldn't put it down!
The stories are relatable and intriguing. I love Jade and Monica's steadfast friendship and growth together. I couldn't put it down!
January 14, 2019
A page turner
Kym you did a great job writing this book..I couldn’t stop reading it..Jade was a hot mess but I’m glad she came full circle in life
Kym you did a great job writing this book..I couldn’t stop reading it..Jade was a hot mess but I’m glad she came full circle in life
February 3, 2019
This book was very captivating. I enjoyed every twist and turn. Some I did'nt see coming. This book definitely teaches you...love starts with self-love.
February 22, 2019
I thought the story or concept of the story was good and made it a quick and easy read. However, I also felt the story was very rushed. Especially the ending.
August 19, 2020
This is a story with a very powerful message for women! Once I got past the first few chapters I couldn’t put it down.
August 24, 2020
Absolutely Must Read
This book is a must read! Loved the real raw emotion of love, heartbreak, and self discovery that both Jade and Monica went through.
This book is a must read! Loved the real raw emotion of love, heartbreak, and self discovery that both Jade and Monica went through.
March 19, 2021
Though Jade irritated me at times, I did enjoy this book. I was at the edge of my seat the whole time!
March 22, 2021
Great read....ready for sequel
I read this book in one day. It was very entertaining. It makes you think about love in many different ways.
I read this book in one day. It was very entertaining. It makes you think about love in many different ways.
May 27, 2024
This was ok...
July 25, 2020
Surprisingly entertaining and sometimes riveting!
December 27, 2018
I thought it was pretty good
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