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Project Dreamz
They say, “The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree...”
Tryst Christianson is the perfect son. He is a honor roll student and the quarterback for one of the most prestigious private schools in Maryland. With the most popular girl in high school by his side, Tryst has everything a seventeen-year-old could wish for. But it’s all a façade. When he realizes this, his whole world is turned upside down. What will happen once a good boy is forced into the streets?
Yomi, aka Dream, is a city girl at heart. A few mishaps lead to her becoming responsible for her little sister. However, working at a minimum wage job can’t provide her with the life she desires. Desperate to leave the projects and start a new life, she is susceptible to anything. Her cousin, Kabella, put her on to a new hustle. And while it was presented as the answer to her dreams, it will lead her down a path of destruction. If she can’t save herself in time, she will lose the man she loves.
Trell, a young hot head from the toughest part of Annapolis, was raised with no mother and a father who lives a double life. Being a product of his environment makes him yearn for love. …And the streets give love to those who need it. Because of Trell’s thirst for acceptance, he runs the risk of losing himself and betraying the people dearest to him. Will his loneliness consume him and turn him into someone he doesn’t even recognize?
Project Dreamz is an urban tale of young adults who’ll stop at nothing to accomplish their dream of being rich. Along the way, they’ll experience love, betrayal, lust, secrets and death. But from it all, a king will rise and conquer.
Tryst Christianson is the perfect son. He is a honor roll student and the quarterback for one of the most prestigious private schools in Maryland. With the most popular girl in high school by his side, Tryst has everything a seventeen-year-old could wish for. But it’s all a façade. When he realizes this, his whole world is turned upside down. What will happen once a good boy is forced into the streets?
Yomi, aka Dream, is a city girl at heart. A few mishaps lead to her becoming responsible for her little sister. However, working at a minimum wage job can’t provide her with the life she desires. Desperate to leave the projects and start a new life, she is susceptible to anything. Her cousin, Kabella, put her on to a new hustle. And while it was presented as the answer to her dreams, it will lead her down a path of destruction. If she can’t save herself in time, she will lose the man she loves.
Trell, a young hot head from the toughest part of Annapolis, was raised with no mother and a father who lives a double life. Being a product of his environment makes him yearn for love. …And the streets give love to those who need it. Because of Trell’s thirst for acceptance, he runs the risk of losing himself and betraying the people dearest to him. Will his loneliness consume him and turn him into someone he doesn’t even recognize?
Project Dreamz is an urban tale of young adults who’ll stop at nothing to accomplish their dream of being rich. Along the way, they’ll experience love, betrayal, lust, secrets and death. But from it all, a king will rise and conquer.
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 16, 2020
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March 30, 2020
Good ass book
I can’t believe Trell, Dream, Tyst, Deerie. Wtf wrong with all of their ass smh. All this secrets and connections to each other. I can’t stand Kamella and I’m sad about Naya. I don’t know how to feel about Terra. She is too damn old for Tyrst. I hope Dream and the baby be okay.
I can’t believe Trell, Dream, Tyst, Deerie. Wtf wrong with all of their ass smh. All this secrets and connections to each other. I can’t stand Kamella and I’m sad about Naya. I don’t know how to feel about Terra. She is too damn old for Tyrst. I hope Dream and the baby be okay.
May 5, 2020
OMMFG
When tryst finds out about June bug and his sis he’s going to go ape shit.. I feel so bad for Trell and Kabella is so terrible for taking advantage of him. Damn dream I feel so bad for her.. I can’t wait for pet 2
When tryst finds out about June bug and his sis he’s going to go ape shit.. I feel so bad for Trell and Kabella is so terrible for taking advantage of him. Damn dream I feel so bad for her.. I can’t wait for pet 2
April 6, 2020
Project Dreamz
😮😮😮😮 I really did enjoy this book for real. I always like coming of age stories because I like the glow up aspect for real. Dream is really a strong person but she gets side track by the things she didn't have at the time she got out of jail. She was left to raise her sister and make she she stated on the straight and narrow but she couldn't be the mother and the sister. Now Naya I think she just wanted the love from her mam she held down. She didn't come off as wanting to much but honestly what she was asking for was deserved for real. Tell poor baby definitely had a hard time for real. He knew what he was doing wasn't right but thought he would have Naya for ever. Deerie had her moment but I am glad she has frown up alot for real. I hope she gets here happy ending and the love she deserves. Now my boo for real Tryst really a real one for real. I think he thinks he need to take care of everyone but I honestly think he just needs to be there for them because they all are going they their own situations. He loyal so he wants to take care of them but sometimes it's best to let them kaw their own mistakes. He definitely stepped up at an early age but learned quickly. He definitely has boss mentality. I think J-Breezy seems the also be a man's man and I like that!!!
😮😮😮😮 I really did enjoy this book for real. I always like coming of age stories because I like the glow up aspect for real. Dream is really a strong person but she gets side track by the things she didn't have at the time she got out of jail. She was left to raise her sister and make she she stated on the straight and narrow but she couldn't be the mother and the sister. Now Naya I think she just wanted the love from her mam she held down. She didn't come off as wanting to much but honestly what she was asking for was deserved for real. Tell poor baby definitely had a hard time for real. He knew what he was doing wasn't right but thought he would have Naya for ever. Deerie had her moment but I am glad she has frown up alot for real. I hope she gets here happy ending and the love she deserves. Now my boo for real Tryst really a real one for real. I think he thinks he need to take care of everyone but I honestly think he just needs to be there for them because they all are going they their own situations. He loyal so he wants to take care of them but sometimes it's best to let them kaw their own mistakes. He definitely stepped up at an early age but learned quickly. He definitely has boss mentality. I think J-Breezy seems the also be a man's man and I like that!!!
October 28, 2020
Love Conquers All!
Tryst n Deerie were living good but their Mom Kimberly n dad David had issues and they had finally escalated to where David moved out. Kim is a loud mouth sneaky and conniving big mouth. When tragedy strikes Tryst and the family are moved back to the hood and their brother Trell is joined at the hip with Tryst. Meeting Dream leaves Tryst old girlfriend Jonna in the dust. Deerie is being driven to do things she has never done and when Kimberly secrets start to fall out some heads will turn! When Bentley turns up for David’s debt Tryst is no longer the rich football playing kid, he has some big shoes to fill! There are some turns in this one, Natavia never fails and I always know it’s going to be some shid! Dream has gotten herself in some mess and Tryst may never forgive her but their is a bundle of joy that may be involved. Sometimes kids have to grow up fast especially when they have dumb azz parents! I cannot wait to read part 2!
Tryst n Deerie were living good but their Mom Kimberly n dad David had issues and they had finally escalated to where David moved out. Kim is a loud mouth sneaky and conniving big mouth. When tragedy strikes Tryst and the family are moved back to the hood and their brother Trell is joined at the hip with Tryst. Meeting Dream leaves Tryst old girlfriend Jonna in the dust. Deerie is being driven to do things she has never done and when Kimberly secrets start to fall out some heads will turn! When Bentley turns up for David’s debt Tryst is no longer the rich football playing kid, he has some big shoes to fill! There are some turns in this one, Natavia never fails and I always know it’s going to be some shid! Dream has gotten herself in some mess and Tryst may never forgive her but their is a bundle of joy that may be involved. Sometimes kids have to grow up fast especially when they have dumb azz parents! I cannot wait to read part 2!
May 19, 2020
Urban romance fiction.
Never a dull moment within this read. Seems as if karma was paying everyone a visit and hadn't made its rounds to everyone.
Loved the closeness of the siblings (until things began to fall apart). This novel revealed the toxic side effects of love. And it screams "If you can't make it with someone--Let them go (or you'll regret that you didn't).
Loved the development of the characters. Kimberly was a trip. I could picture her as Angela from "Why Did I Get Married".
Do not sleep on this read. I'm awaiting Pt. 2. And I hate waiting. if I had known the series wasn't complete (I wouldn't have until it was done).
Never a dull moment within this read. Seems as if karma was paying everyone a visit and hadn't made its rounds to everyone.
Loved the closeness of the siblings (until things began to fall apart). This novel revealed the toxic side effects of love. And it screams "If you can't make it with someone--Let them go (or you'll regret that you didn't).
Loved the development of the characters. Kimberly was a trip. I could picture her as Angela from "Why Did I Get Married".
Do not sleep on this read. I'm awaiting Pt. 2. And I hate waiting. if I had known the series wasn't complete (I wouldn't have until it was done).
April 22, 2020
Project Dreamz is about the come up, sex, lies, and drugs. Good read. Dream is a very strong female I just hope that she sees her potential and moves accordingly . I’m rutting for her. Tryst he really pisses me off sometimes like really we all have a past you can’t be mad at dream for having a life before y’all decided to make it official!! Trell is just a lost soul! Naya I feel so bad for her! Deerie sis has a lot of baggage with her I want her to be with J breezy so bad lol. I can’t wait to read what unfolds in Part 2
April 15, 2020
Too Ratchet but wow
This book made me mad for practically the whole half of the story i was sad for Naya short lived love and for Trayst being so judgemental it was a well versed story but the cliffhanger ending was too much also poor Trell I hope there's a light after the tunnel. I hope Dream don't lose her baby she's had already loss her sister so I'm hoping there will be some form of happiness for Dream.
This book made me mad for practically the whole half of the story i was sad for Naya short lived love and for Trayst being so judgemental it was a well versed story but the cliffhanger ending was too much also poor Trell I hope there's a light after the tunnel. I hope Dream don't lose her baby she's had already loss her sister so I'm hoping there will be some form of happiness for Dream.
May 26, 2020
Attention Grabbing
Loved it! I was pulling for Tryst and Dream and their dysfunctional family to stay together and make it work. They all suffered so much drama and trauma at young ages but getting older and meeting new people and experiences always bring about change. Author Natavia always gives you a full story with real characters that you get connected and invested in. Drama, tears and laughter makes for a good read.Can't wait to see what happens in next book!
Loved it! I was pulling for Tryst and Dream and their dysfunctional family to stay together and make it work. They all suffered so much drama and trauma at young ages but getting older and meeting new people and experiences always bring about change. Author Natavia always gives you a full story with real characters that you get connected and invested in. Drama, tears and laughter makes for a good read.Can't wait to see what happens in next book!
July 18, 2020
Whew chile!!!! This was a banger!!!!! I loved this read, couldn’t put it down!!
Total Book Experience 10/10
Plot/Storyline (structure)10/10
Writing (Errors) 10/10
Characters 10/10
Again-able 10/10
Emotion 10/10
Book Cover 10/10
Visual/ Illustratable 10/10
Addictiveness 10/10
Threshold quality 10/10
Unique 10/10
January 31, 2021
This was a good read. The characters in this book had to grow up too fast and do things that most kids never dreamed of having to do. Kim is unbelievable and no kid deserves a parent like her. I love the closeness of the brothers and the sister. The skeletons in the closets left my mouth wide open. This story never left me with a dull moment. What a cliffhanger. I can't wait to read part 2.
April 21, 2020
Closet full of skeletons
This was a good read with a closet full of skeletons!! The problems with his parents and the school he attended wasn't even the beginning of problems for Tryst. Nobody truly has your back when it's up against the wall not even family. This is a page Turner.
This was a good read with a closet full of skeletons!! The problems with his parents and the school he attended wasn't even the beginning of problems for Tryst. Nobody truly has your back when it's up against the wall not even family. This is a page Turner.
April 30, 2020
Really enjoyed it!
I started out slowly reading this book, but picked up soon. There were lots of secrets and betrayals throughout this book. The young boys had to grow up really fast I order to protect their families. I can’t wait until Willow and a Kimberly’s secrets are unveiled. Book two should be real interesting.
I started out slowly reading this book, but picked up soon. There were lots of secrets and betrayals throughout this book. The young boys had to grow up really fast I order to protect their families. I can’t wait until Willow and a Kimberly’s secrets are unveiled. Book two should be real interesting.
May 2, 2020
Surprisingly good..
This was a good book. I admit, I was apprehensive about reading it, but it turned out great! I just hate that it’s going to take her 3yrs to write Part 2. I’ll have to reread this book just to figure out what’s going on in Part 2 cause I’ll forget Part 1. Natavia a great writer, just hate it takes forever to get a book.. 😢
This was a good book. I admit, I was apprehensive about reading it, but it turned out great! I just hate that it’s going to take her 3yrs to write Part 2. I’ll have to reread this book just to figure out what’s going on in Part 2 cause I’ll forget Part 1. Natavia a great writer, just hate it takes forever to get a book.. 😢
June 5, 2020
Ooooowe chile!
Oh my goodness Natavia❤️. A whole lot of disfunction is going on and it didn’t matter whether you were raised in the projects or the big house. The twist, turns & surprises - this book was a page turner and I cant wait for part 2! With all they’ve been thru, will love be enough to save them all
Oh my goodness Natavia❤️. A whole lot of disfunction is going on and it didn’t matter whether you were raised in the projects or the big house. The twist, turns & surprises - this book was a page turner and I cant wait for part 2! With all they’ve been thru, will love be enough to save them all
November 5, 2020
And another one!!
Lawd Jesus I can't wait for part 2!! These folks have more secrets than the damn FBI!! Everything is falling apart. Trell is just gone, Deerie better think twice, Poor Dream, and Kimberly is dead wrong....May Tryst have mercy on her soul! I can't wait for part 2!!
Lawd Jesus I can't wait for part 2!! These folks have more secrets than the damn FBI!! Everything is falling apart. Trell is just gone, Deerie better think twice, Poor Dream, and Kimberly is dead wrong....May Tryst have mercy on her soul! I can't wait for part 2!!
March 29, 2020
Couldn’t wait for it to end
This book by far was Natavia’s worst book, took my days to read it because I couldn’t enjoy it. Too many unnecessary characters in this book, the writing style was as of a child writing, I couldn’t believe this book was from Natavia.
This book by far was Natavia’s worst book, took my days to read it because I couldn’t enjoy it. Too many unnecessary characters in this book, the writing style was as of a child writing, I couldn’t believe this book was from Natavia.
April 2, 2020
FIRE, FIRE, FIRE!
Oh this was everything thing I thought it would be. Nobody can not tell me that Ms. Natavia is not a fan good writer and storyteller. I can't wait till finale. Thanks so much!
Oh this was everything thing I thought it would be. Nobody can not tell me that Ms. Natavia is not a fan good writer and storyteller. I can't wait till finale. Thanks so much!
April 6, 2020
Good
I can’t wait to read the 2nd book. Book 2 will tell all. I hope Tryst gets his love life together. Something has to be up Jasma’s father, which is s surprise that’s his daughter.
I can’t wait to read the 2nd book. Book 2 will tell all. I hope Tryst gets his love life together. Something has to be up Jasma’s father, which is s surprise that’s his daughter.
April 6, 2020
Deep
I loved this book, it was deep and intensive. Tryst be cake a man before his time, dream doing things that she did not want to so. Secrets revealed, feelings hurt. Good read. I hope I do not have to wait long for prt 2
I loved this book, it was deep and intensive. Tryst be cake a man before his time, dream doing things that she did not want to so. Secrets revealed, feelings hurt. Good read. I hope I do not have to wait long for prt 2
May 13, 2020
And another 1🤩
I like how she always has some many characters. But still makes it easy to keep up with them all. I also love that her books don't always end with a HEA for everyone.
I like how she always has some many characters. But still makes it easy to keep up with them all. I also love that her books don't always end with a HEA for everyone.
May 29, 2020
Hood love
After all that, it’s always a crazy, delusional mofo that catches you off guard. Not sure what’s next for this crew, hopefully the next installment comes out soon before I forget what happened.
After all that, it’s always a crazy, delusional mofo that catches you off guard. Not sure what’s next for this crew, hopefully the next installment comes out soon before I forget what happened.
June 3, 2020
Becoming of age!
I'm not sure how I feel at this moment. At one time I was all for Dream and another moment I was looking at her side eyed. Tryst got me looking at him real side eyed. Tell aunt is a slut and Deerie is confused. I can't want for the finale.
I'm not sure how I feel at this moment. At one time I was all for Dream and another moment I was looking at her side eyed. Tryst got me looking at him real side eyed. Tell aunt is a slut and Deerie is confused. I can't want for the finale.
June 8, 2020
Ooh babyyy is all i can say!!
This book gripped me & pulled me in, not even letting go at the end. The way this book is written i promise you it has you singing future song Neva end..lol This is an amazing book 10 stars.
This book gripped me & pulled me in, not even letting go at the end. The way this book is written i promise you it has you singing future song Neva end..lol This is an amazing book 10 stars.
March 29, 2020
Patiently waiting for pt2
This was another banger 🔥🔥by Natavia. I hope Trell gets himself together. I hope Kabella get what she deserves. .
This was another banger 🔥🔥by Natavia. I hope Trell gets himself together. I hope Kabella get what she deserves. .
March 29, 2020
Natavia did it again!!!
She never disappoints!! I can always count on a a great story from her! I can’t wait for part 2. I want to see how everything unfolds!
She never disappoints!! I can always count on a a great story from her! I can’t wait for part 2. I want to see how everything unfolds!
March 30, 2020
Never disappoints
Let’s just say I’d give anything to be reading part 2 right now!!! Good read from beginning to end. Highly recommended!
Let’s just say I’d give anything to be reading part 2 right now!!! Good read from beginning to end. Highly recommended!
March 30, 2020
Tryst just seems like hes been thru a lot wont nothing let him and Dream be great. I hope in part 2 they get it together because they seem like they really love each other.
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April 4, 2020
Good read
You never let me down I love your writing it was a good read and I can't wait for to the final I love Tryst and dream
You never let me down I love your writing it was a good read and I can't wait for to the final I love Tryst and dream
April 6, 2020
Amazing
Your work is always good I love that you switch up your work . I will be reading part to soon
Your work is always good I love that you switch up your work . I will be reading part to soon
April 9, 2020
Great story
I read that you may not finish this storyline , but I really hope that you do because the book was great .. and what then to all get a chance to live a happy life
I read that you may not finish this storyline , but I really hope that you do because the book was great .. and what then to all get a chance to live a happy life
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