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YAYO: In Chiraq, The Murder Capital
Growing up on the murderous streets of Chicago, Illinois, YATON ANDERSON A.K.A. YAYO falls into a life of crime at a very young age and is convicted of a brutal homicide. After serving a "juvenile" life sentence, Yayo is released back to the streets as a full grown man who's on a "win at all cost" paper chase.
Yayo's once tender heart has been turned ice cold, and he has the mind to match. In a short amount of time, he puts together the Get It Boy Click, and they reign terror throughout the city's drug trade, while Yayo's family prays for him to leave the streets alone. But the addiction to power, fast money and seductive women are hard vices to quit.
With rival gangs and gangsta's, along with crooked cops, gunning for their heads, will Yayo and his crew be able to survive the disloyalty and treachery that cause the demise of so many other drug gangs? Or will their blood be the next to soak the streets that they ruthlessly and unapologetically fight to own?
Yayo's once tender heart has been turned ice cold, and he has the mind to match. In a short amount of time, he puts together the Get It Boy Click, and they reign terror throughout the city's drug trade, while Yayo's family prays for him to leave the streets alone. But the addiction to power, fast money and seductive women are hard vices to quit.
With rival gangs and gangsta's, along with crooked cops, gunning for their heads, will Yayo and his crew be able to survive the disloyalty and treachery that cause the demise of so many other drug gangs? Or will their blood be the next to soak the streets that they ruthlessly and unapologetically fight to own?
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Published September 26, 2019
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October 5, 2021
First time read by this author. What a ride you go on as you read this book. Definitely worth the 5 star rating. Can't write a detailed review because there would be spoilers. Ready for Book 2
April 25, 2023
I recommend you to read, read, read
I like Yayo because we share something in common, Reese Cup is my favorite candy also. On a serious note, a lot of these street kids originate from bad home situations, because Yayo is a good person with a horrific childhood history, the abuse he suffered was devastating to him and for his mom to witness and not defend him as a child, but I guess she felt by sending him off was helping him. But regardless, he loved him mom. Characters are good, likable characters. I can’t believe Butterball sink Yayo and his organization like that. I really didn’t want to see Yayo get all that time in prison. Quavon gonna be a force to be reckon with.
I like Yayo because we share something in common, Reese Cup is my favorite candy also. On a serious note, a lot of these street kids originate from bad home situations, because Yayo is a good person with a horrific childhood history, the abuse he suffered was devastating to him and for his mom to witness and not defend him as a child, but I guess she felt by sending him off was helping him. But regardless, he loved him mom. Characters are good, likable characters. I can’t believe Butterball sink Yayo and his organization like that. I really didn’t want to see Yayo get all that time in prison. Quavon gonna be a force to be reckon with.
April 17, 2021
Money & Betrayal
Haven’t read a book in awhile that has kept my interest like Yayo. There character development of Yaton into Yayo was awesome. The author did great at the transitions there really was a good vs evil theme here. Yaton wanted the best for himself. It started off as just wanting to get money and have something to his name. Well, when he was met with betrayal it changed his whole being and now he couldn’t get out of that lifestyle even if someone paid him.
Haven’t read a book in awhile that has kept my interest like Yayo. There character development of Yaton into Yayo was awesome. The author did great at the transitions there really was a good vs evil theme here. Yaton wanted the best for himself. It started off as just wanting to get money and have something to his name. Well, when he was met with betrayal it changed his whole being and now he couldn’t get out of that lifestyle even if someone paid him.
March 30, 2021
What a good read so far waiting on part 2
Man Yay ain't no joke he came up hard and is still going hard even in prison . This author did a good writing this part bc he gave us a background on his life and what lead to his street life. I one part 2 is gonna be filled with drama bc his little brother is gonna be bout that street life.
Man Yay ain't no joke he came up hard and is still going hard even in prison . This author did a good writing this part bc he gave us a background on his life and what lead to his street life. I one part 2 is gonna be filled with drama bc his little brother is gonna be bout that street life.
January 8, 2022
Wow this book was very
Raw and gritty. It tells about the life of a big time money maker and how you can't trust everyone. I highly recommend this book to everyone who reads. You won't be disappointed. I loved it.
Raw and gritty. It tells about the life of a big time money maker and how you can't trust everyone. I highly recommend this book to everyone who reads. You won't be disappointed. I loved it.
September 13, 2020
Good read
I have to say that was a good book. Yayo I dealt was bad hand his killing was off the hook, to be sent to Chicago at 13 was not good.
I have to say that was a good book. Yayo I dealt was bad hand his killing was off the hook, to be sent to Chicago at 13 was not good.
September 14, 2020
Great Read
What A ride, what a ride! I enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end! I look forward to reading more from this author.
What A ride, what a ride! I enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end! I look forward to reading more from this author.
September 6, 2021
Fantastic writing and story!!
November 27, 2021
I can’t wait to read part 2!!! Awesome read!!❤️❤️❤️
October 6, 2019
Yayo in chiral the murder capital
This is a very good read the writing the characters the story line and all I felt so bad for him his mom let her husband abuse him and mistreat him for years then she sent him away and he became a product of his environment and he took off
This is a very good read the writing the characters the story line and all I felt so bad for him his mom let her husband abuse him and mistreat him for years then she sent him away and he became a product of his environment and he took off
October 2, 2019
Good
I didn’t think it was going to be good but the more I read this was the best hardcore book I done reAd in a long time a must read need pr2
I didn’t think it was going to be good but the more I read this was the best hardcore book I done reAd in a long time a must read need pr2
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