BITTER

by Dina Smiley

"A diamond in the rough" Young Diamond grew up on the busy streets of Youngstown, Ohio. Most girls her age lived carefree, a blissful lifestyle but unfortunately those perks didn’t exist in her world. Early on 2 yrs old Diamond was found barely clothed wandering the cold hallways of Bryn Mawr Projects by a neighbor after her mother’s throat was slit. Having nowhere to go she was taken in by her estranged grandfather who tried to make the best life possible for her with the help of her mother’s long time friend Bam. Just as Diamond began to fall in love with what seem like a normal life reality set in uncovering deceit, drugs, sex, murder and heartbreak from the people that meant the most to her. Forced to grow up fast, she’s embracing life’s trials and tribulations using her street smarts to her advantage. 40 cal on her hip aiming to shoot & never missing her target she’s bitter and out for vengeance! No longer shedding tears but now she’s shedding blood.

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 6, 2019

About the author

Dina Smiley is an African-American self-published author known for her amazing fiction literature Bitter series novels. Born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She began writing in 2007. With a passion for storytelling and a unique voice, she has captivated readers with works such as Bitter and Not Bitter Enough being her best sellers. Leveraging the power of self-publishing, she has built a dedicated following, offering fresh and innovative narratives that challenge conventional publishing norms. Dina Smiley's books are available on major platforms like Amazon, and Good Reads actively engaging with readers through author's website, social media platforms, etc. Discover her compelling stories and join the growing community of fans who appreciate the art of self-published literature."

For those that are just getting a taste of the amazing talent that is Dina Smiley. Keep you eyes open because she is dropping nothing but greatness with plans to keep you wanting more. Stay tuned! If you haven't read BITTER catch up its an amazing story

Reviews

[Tia Pinkelton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

This my first read by the author. I really enjoyed. Diamond was a tough lol girl, I felt horrible for her struggle. I wish bam was alive to tell her the truth. What about the twins. I can't wait to read part two

[Arlene Ambersley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tha Bomb

Listen the first couple of pages I know it was going to be a good read!!!! I enjoyed it immensely!!! Definitely recommend

[Read 4 Me · Rating 5 out of 5]

"She remembered who she was and the game changed". Welcome back readers, here's an amazing dose of motivation for you which is definitely going to lift you up. This is a fictional story by Dina Smiley. The lead character of the story is a young girl Diamond who has a lonesome life but as you know diamond, regardless of where it is kept, always shine and comes out stronger. Diamond had her childhood spent in the bustling streets of Youngstown, Ohio. She is totally unprivileged and the luck didn't favoured her too, she lost her mother at a very young age and since then she lived a morose life. Fortunately, she found a shadow of love and care and started living her life with her grandfather and her mother's long drawn out friend Bam. But life isn't this fluent, Diamond then got involved in several youth culture if making love, making out, developing trust on people and a lot more. But as you know fluency never kicks you to go far, she then faces betrayal and this revealed her true stengh. She came out as a boss, a ruler and a one who adores every moment of life.

➡️The book is 298 pages of amazing fictional story, with a complete blend of emotions like love, care, grief, pain, struggle, strength. I totally loved how the story flows through the pages. For me the story was predictable but still I loved reading it because of the characters. Something which must be appreciated is that the read will be able to relate with the story and the best part is the ending which was peaceful but as I completed reading this I felt the need for the second part and I'm sure the author will definitely bring it for us.

➡️I recommend this book and to all the young readers you guys must go through this beautiful and courageous story of Diamond. In today's superfast world struggle is something which keeps us a step ahead and then comes the biggest message which is happiness and a zeal of living which actually keeps us alive and the same zeal is within the character of Diamond. The book has positivity and it's simply good. I suggest my lovely readers to read this amazing piece.

[Mrs. Arvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Diamond is a Beast for Revenge.

What a page Turner. I gave this book 5*. Poor little Diamond was only in a soggy paper on a freezing cold winter day. In the projects of Youngstown called Bryn Mawr where her dead mother lay. It's starts way before Diamond was born. You will follow her through tragedy after tragedy and then revenge from all who gave her pain. Diamond has a tough skin and she insist afraid to fight her battles. I recommend this book for anyone who likes reading about the life in the hood from a young black girl going through the struggle.
I'm looking forward to the next book from this awesome Author Dina Smiley

[Natashia shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I really enjoy this first book Bitter. I could feel her pain as I read on....I wanted to help her rid off everybody and save her ...soon I forgot how old she was lol.... It some missed spelled words, and miss use of some , but I could get over that ....have someone re-read and spell check for you a little better .....but I can't wait for your BITTER 2

[Joseph R. McNeil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!!

I thought it was a good story the characters were hard to take at times. I liked the ending ,I guess another book is coming!!

[Shanell Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read!! I can’t wait to read the sequel: Not Bitter Enough