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Dem Boyz From Da Bottom
Four brothers, Taliban, Tedman, Tremaine, and Taahid, better known as the Williams brothers. Taliban is thirty-one years old, but if you ask him, he’ll say that he feels like a man who has lived twice his lifetime. With a father serving a life sentence, and a mother strung out on drugs, Taliban had no choice but to step up and become the head of his family while still in high school. As a boy with grown man responsibilities, Taliban ran into issues with the law, which caused him to be in and out of the prison system. During his incarceration, Taliban’s brothers were forced to live with their aunt, where they endured things that the young men have never revealed. Tedman is twenty-five, and he’s the hothead brother. Tedman is reckless, and if someone doesn’t push him to do good, he’s bound to create a world of trouble. What caused Tedman to be this way? He takes medication for depression and anxiety, but a secret from his past may be the cause of his conditions. Will Tedman ever trust anyone enough to share his burdens and get the help he needs? Then, there’s Tremaine. Tremaine is seventeen years old, a senior in high school, and a star athlete on the football field. He has dreams of going to college and playing in the NFL, so he can take care of his family. His primary goal is to repay Taliban for all he’s sacrificed to raise him. Tremaine is a good kid, but he somehow gets himself wrapped up with the wrong person who just might turn his dream into a nightmare. Lastly, there is Taahid. Taahid is the baby at only fourteen years old. His father was sentenced to life in prison when Taahid was only two months old, and shortly after, his mother abandoned the family. He doesn’t remember ever having parents to protect and care for him. Taahid suffers from depression just like his older brother Tedman, but the only difference is that Taahid suffers in silence. Fearing that his family will not accept his truth, he fights his battles on his own until one day, it all becomes too much. Four brothers, with four different personalities, but they each share some of the same hurt. Then, there’s Sage Davis. Sage is the fiancée of famous Miami street king, Apollo. They share a beautiful daughter, but in the blink of an eye, Sage is left without her king, and their daughter is left fatherless. Sage is under the impression that she’s lost her everything. She thinks that she’s lost God’s greatest gift to a woman, but as the days go by, she learns that the person she spent the last ten years of her life with was someone she hardly even knew. What do you get when fate constantly brings together two people who are at completely different stages in life, status, and wealth? You get Taliban and Sage. Can it work, though? Can a man like Taliban, who has endured so much, really connect with a woman like Sage? Sage is forbidden fruit; her fiancé was street royalty in Miami, so she’s considered off limits. How can it ever work between the two? Just wait and see.
- GenresUrban
179 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2021
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August 5, 2023
Williams' brothers strife
Wow....I have read too many books where the older brothers have had to take care of their siblings because the mother's are trash and the father's are dead or locked up. I'm starting to wonder how real this situation is. That said I felt connected to them all. Sweet Taahid broke my heart💔and I truly felt his pain. Teddy was a fool, but now I'm wondering what trauma he experienced to be so closed off. Young Tremaine had no idea what revenge really looks like to some of these trifling girls. Taliban....he was going through it, but that's a real man right there. Send me one asap. He stepped up and grinded towards his goals even when he was defeated. I hope things turn around for them soon.
Sn: I don't normally like reading books where the characters talk to the readers and there are so many voices, but I was definitely drawn in and the story has me hooked.
Wow....I have read too many books where the older brothers have had to take care of their siblings because the mother's are trash and the father's are dead or locked up. I'm starting to wonder how real this situation is. That said I felt connected to them all. Sweet Taahid broke my heart💔and I truly felt his pain. Teddy was a fool, but now I'm wondering what trauma he experienced to be so closed off. Young Tremaine had no idea what revenge really looks like to some of these trifling girls. Taliban....he was going through it, but that's a real man right there. Send me one asap. He stepped up and grinded towards his goals even when he was defeated. I hope things turn around for them soon.
Sn: I don't normally like reading books where the characters talk to the readers and there are so many voices, but I was definitely drawn in and the story has me hooked.
July 22, 2023
This Was Good..
This book was so full of messiness that I don’t even know where to begin! I will say check the trigger warnings - this story does have some heavy topics.
Tahiid’s storyline really broke my heart. That baby was suffering silently and I hate that things went the way they did for him.
Taliban has done his best to care for his brothers in his parents’ absence but man, he has a lot on his shoulders not to mention a child of his own, a sorry behind baby mama, working two jobs, trying to finish school, and start a business.
There was so much drama, trauma, and betrayal in this book - I can’t wait to move on to the next one!
I will say some of the details in the book were a little repetitive especially in the beginning but it was page turner for me. A couple things were predictable but I was shocked on a few things too. I’m always here for the mess!
This book was so full of messiness that I don’t even know where to begin! I will say check the trigger warnings - this story does have some heavy topics.
Tahiid’s storyline really broke my heart. That baby was suffering silently and I hate that things went the way they did for him.
Taliban has done his best to care for his brothers in his parents’ absence but man, he has a lot on his shoulders not to mention a child of his own, a sorry behind baby mama, working two jobs, trying to finish school, and start a business.
There was so much drama, trauma, and betrayal in this book - I can’t wait to move on to the next one!
I will say some of the details in the book were a little repetitive especially in the beginning but it was page turner for me. A couple things were predictable but I was shocked on a few things too. I’m always here for the mess!
May 12, 2023
This is messy just how I like it. Taliban is dealing with a lot after “losing” both his parents and taking care of his 3 bothers. My heart broke for Taahid, poor baby was just suffering. Sade about to lose her mind when he find out Apollos secret especially who having his baby. Tremaine should have known better. I hope that bxtch gets her for lying especially about a rape. I can’t wait to see Tailban and Sade fall for each other. Teddy know he love Celine.
Also Suki is fckn trash for giving up her son for a trash ass nxgga.
Also Suki is fckn trash for giving up her son for a trash ass nxgga.
May 22, 2023
Whew!!!!!! The drama, the mess and the chaos!! That’s it! That’s the review. Moving on to book 2!
May 22, 2023
The chaos in each person's life and the fact that this is only book 1—oh, Lord, let me sit down. The anguish and the turmoil the brothers are through is real. My heart ached for Taahid as he suffered silently. How your nigga died and is still causing trouble. Except for Sage and Celine, I'm side-eyeing every female character in this book
July 8, 2024
4.25⭐️ this was good af!
Just random thoughts:
I love Taliban so much.
Taahid😔
Ugh that ending!! Tremaine! I felt like that was gonna happen. I’m hurting real bad.
Teddy need to stop playing with my girl Celine.
I love Sage. And she deserves happiness.
Jordyn and Demetri gotta gooooo
Just random thoughts:
I love Taliban so much.
Taahid😔
Ugh that ending!! Tremaine! I felt like that was gonna happen. I’m hurting real bad.
Teddy need to stop playing with my girl Celine.
I love Sage. And she deserves happiness.
Jordyn and Demetri gotta gooooo
May 19, 2021
OKKKK!!!!
Taliban is super bae! Suki is dick dumb & trash! Poor Taahid, my heart hurts for him. Teddy needs to grow up. Demetri is a real life snake! I knew Amber was going to do that! Germaine should've known better! Eli is a devil! Jordynn is trifling as hell. I like Celine. Sage is going to change Taliban life for the better.
Taliban is super bae! Suki is dick dumb & trash! Poor Taahid, my heart hurts for him. Teddy needs to grow up. Demetri is a real life snake! I knew Amber was going to do that! Germaine should've known better! Eli is a devil! Jordynn is trifling as hell. I like Celine. Sage is going to change Taliban life for the better.
February 28, 2021
Wow just wow! I can’t wait for part 2!!! This was a page turner right out the gate. The book was definitely different from what the author usually write but it was good. You will definitely be on an emotional roller coaster from the beginning.
March 3, 2021
Absolutely wonderful
This book was so good. Talk about scandalous people in your circle. Sage had a few of those she called her friends.
This book was so good. Talk about scandalous people in your circle. Sage had a few of those she called her friends.
February 5, 2022
Brotherly Love
I loved everything about this story, Taliban was the oldest out of 4 brothers and had to take on the responsibility of raising his 3 younger brothers Teddy, Tramaine, and Tahiid after their father was sentenced to life in prison and their mother walked out on them for drugs, Being the oldest Taliban did everything to make sure that his family was straight but some times everything is not enough.
Sage( sah-jae) is mourning the loss of her fiancee Apollo the biggest drug dealer in Miami, she's left to raise their daughter Iyanni, as time progress Sage find out things about Apollo that will question if she really knew him at all.
Great job!
I loved everything about this story, Taliban was the oldest out of 4 brothers and had to take on the responsibility of raising his 3 younger brothers Teddy, Tramaine, and Tahiid after their father was sentenced to life in prison and their mother walked out on them for drugs, Being the oldest Taliban did everything to make sure that his family was straight but some times everything is not enough.
Sage( sah-jae) is mourning the loss of her fiancee Apollo the biggest drug dealer in Miami, she's left to raise their daughter Iyanni, as time progress Sage find out things about Apollo that will question if she really knew him at all.
Great job!
April 29, 2021
SMH!!!
This author is a beast with the pen but...this book. SMH!!! The plot is great but there is entirely too many descriptions. How someone looks, the clothes they are wearing, and what they are eating. Too many discussions with self and not enough conversations between the characters. It is a lot of unnecessary wording. This is the first time I could not give the author a 4-5 rating.
This author is a beast with the pen but...this book. SMH!!! The plot is great but there is entirely too many descriptions. How someone looks, the clothes they are wearing, and what they are eating. Too many discussions with self and not enough conversations between the characters. It is a lot of unnecessary wording. This is the first time I could not give the author a 4-5 rating.
April 25, 2022
🥹
Lots of moving parts in this book but the storyline was well executed and I am interested in how it comes together. The secrets are slowly unraveling and some stuff is about to hit the fan! Taliban and Sage are my faves. My heart ached for Taahid and what happened to Tremaine could happen to any athlete. Good read !
Lots of moving parts in this book but the storyline was well executed and I am interested in how it comes together. The secrets are slowly unraveling and some stuff is about to hit the fan! Taliban and Sage are my faves. My heart ached for Taahid and what happened to Tremaine could happen to any athlete. Good read !
July 4, 2026
(3.5⭐️rounded up)
This story was a lot and broke my heart early. My heart truly went out to all four brothers, who were dealt an absolutely terrible hand in life. This is a story about survival, navigating mental health struggles, feeling less than while longing for more, managing complicated relationships, and carrying the weight of life’s hardest moments.
With that said, the writing style isn’t my favorite. I don’t enjoy when characters break the fourth wall, and it happened a couple of times. I also don’t enjoy books with more than three or four POVs. If you need nine POVs, I’d rather the story just be written in third person. While I appreciated getting some context for the side characters, a lot of it didn’t feel necessary. It made the story drag for me, and I started to lose steam about halfway through.
I also felt like I could see where several of the storylines were headed around the halfway mark. Being the anxious reader that I am, I skipped to the end of book three to confirm a couple of things. 😂 And yep…it confirmed exactly what I thought was going to happen. I needed to know whether I was willing to keep investing in the series.
I’m still a little on the fence about continuing, but I REALLY enjoy Taliban and Sage as the main couple. So that may be enough to keep me pushing through the other storylines just so I can watch their relationship evolve.
This story was a lot and broke my heart early. My heart truly went out to all four brothers, who were dealt an absolutely terrible hand in life. This is a story about survival, navigating mental health struggles, feeling less than while longing for more, managing complicated relationships, and carrying the weight of life’s hardest moments.
With that said, the writing style isn’t my favorite. I don’t enjoy when characters break the fourth wall, and it happened a couple of times. I also don’t enjoy books with more than three or four POVs. If you need nine POVs, I’d rather the story just be written in third person. While I appreciated getting some context for the side characters, a lot of it didn’t feel necessary. It made the story drag for me, and I started to lose steam about halfway through.
I also felt like I could see where several of the storylines were headed around the halfway mark. Being the anxious reader that I am, I skipped to the end of book three to confirm a couple of things. 😂 And yep…it confirmed exactly what I thought was going to happen. I needed to know whether I was willing to keep investing in the series.
I’m still a little on the fence about continuing, but I REALLY enjoy Taliban and Sage as the main couple. So that may be enough to keep me pushing through the other storylines just so I can watch their relationship evolve.
May 26, 2021
Smh 💔
I felt like I could feel Tremaine's pain through that phone call to Taliban 😔, I also knew this was coming because as soon as she let those words roll off her tongue I knew he was in deep s*** with the Amber chick. Taliban really has the world on his shoulders I know that man needs a break from it all, which brings me to Sage they both have very strong feelings for each other, but have to take it very slow. Her so called bestfriend Jordyn I already can't stand because you were never Sira's friend in my eyes and you're pregnant smh. Apollo was a trip smh I can't wait until Sage finds out about everything including her deceitful so called bestfriend and Demetri because he's a snake. Great read.
I felt like I could feel Tremaine's pain through that phone call to Taliban 😔, I also knew this was coming because as soon as she let those words roll off her tongue I knew he was in deep s*** with the Amber chick. Taliban really has the world on his shoulders I know that man needs a break from it all, which brings me to Sage they both have very strong feelings for each other, but have to take it very slow. Her so called bestfriend Jordyn I already can't stand because you were never Sira's friend in my eyes and you're pregnant smh. Apollo was a trip smh I can't wait until Sage finds out about everything including her deceitful so called bestfriend and Demetri because he's a snake. Great read.
February 28, 2021
Whew!!
This book is so good!!! Now I got to be on edge waiting for the 2nd part. Taliban is going through it, bless him. It got to get better. Sage, Chile them secrets ain’t over. Jordynn know she should be ashamed and the way that’s gone hit Sage... whew. I’m really hoping Teddy get it together. And Tremaine, it is a shame but I definitely felt that outcome coming messing around with that girl. Should have listened, but I’m hoping she gets exposed. Heck, maybe Sage is going to be the one to help him.
This book is so good!!! Now I got to be on edge waiting for the 2nd part. Taliban is going through it, bless him. It got to get better. Sage, Chile them secrets ain’t over. Jordynn know she should be ashamed and the way that’s gone hit Sage... whew. I’m really hoping Teddy get it together. And Tremaine, it is a shame but I definitely felt that outcome coming messing around with that girl. Should have listened, but I’m hoping she gets exposed. Heck, maybe Sage is going to be the one to help him.
March 1, 2021
Speechless
This book but home for me you never know what a person is going through. I see things like this happen all the time. As a mother I always stay active in my kids life because you never know what can happen in the world today. I just pray everyday for my son and all the young black men who are out there killing each other. I'm gang because they say it's family and nobody cares for them. I pray in part two everything works out for the best and the school is held accountable for him committing suicide.
This book but home for me you never know what a person is going through. I see things like this happen all the time. As a mother I always stay active in my kids life because you never know what can happen in the world today. I just pray everyday for my son and all the young black men who are out there killing each other. I'm gang because they say it's family and nobody cares for them. I pray in part two everything works out for the best and the school is held accountable for him committing suicide.
January 1, 2026
This is my first book by this author, and I must say, I'm impressed. My heart goes out to all the brothers 🥺each story was so touching, especially my baby Taahid.
The only thing l'll say is that almost every shocking turning point was predictable. I spent most of the book waiting for my predictions to come to fruition, and they all did. However, it didn't take away from the enjoyability of the story, so that's definitely a plus.
SB: no offense to my girl Sage, but I hope they don't recruit her as the lawyer for any of Taliban's issues with all these cases she be losing
The only thing l'll say is that almost every shocking turning point was predictable. I spent most of the book waiting for my predictions to come to fruition, and they all did. However, it didn't take away from the enjoyability of the story, so that's definitely a plus.
SB: no offense to my girl Sage, but I hope they don't recruit her as the lawyer for any of Taliban's issues with all these cases she be losing
February 27, 2021
A bundle of emotions!
Whew! This book took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions! This is by far one of your best books yet! I love how complex the characters were and it was refreshing to see that you can change it up from time to time and not always write about characters who are dealing drugs! I loved all of the brothers so much but Taliban’s heart for his family makes you want to keep reading more about him. I can’t wait for Part 2! Great job! You have proven once again that you’re one of the illest writers in the game!
Whew! This book took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions! This is by far one of your best books yet! I love how complex the characters were and it was refreshing to see that you can change it up from time to time and not always write about characters who are dealing drugs! I loved all of the brothers so much but Taliban’s heart for his family makes you want to keep reading more about him. I can’t wait for Part 2! Great job! You have proven once again that you’re one of the illest writers in the game!
February 28, 2021
Amber ain’t no Rose!!!!
My heart breaks for Taliban, he cannot seem to catch a break. Taahid, whew I felt his pain.Now Tremaine is finding out the hard way about loving those white girls(his words) because they weren’t ghetto. Poor Sage all these skeletons coming out about Appollo, I wonder what will happen when she finds out about Jordyn’s secret. Demetri is definitely cold blooded, with a friend like him who needs enemies..
My heart breaks for Taliban, he cannot seem to catch a break. Taahid, whew I felt his pain.Now Tremaine is finding out the hard way about loving those white girls(his words) because they weren’t ghetto. Poor Sage all these skeletons coming out about Appollo, I wonder what will happen when she finds out about Jordyn’s secret. Demetri is definitely cold blooded, with a friend like him who needs enemies..
February 28, 2021
Must Read.
This book had me in tears! Bullying can most definitely cause someone to commit suicide. Baby boy didn’t think he could talk to anyone or that they would judge him. Taliban was an amazing person. I loved how he cared for his family. Sage learned some things and will continue to learn more but the one secret that hasn’t been revealed is going to truly hurt her heart. Can’t wait until book two.
This book had me in tears! Bullying can most definitely cause someone to commit suicide. Baby boy didn’t think he could talk to anyone or that they would judge him. Taliban was an amazing person. I loved how he cared for his family. Sage learned some things and will continue to learn more but the one secret that hasn’t been revealed is going to truly hurt her heart. Can’t wait until book two.
March 9, 2022
review
This series was an emotional roller coaster. The author discussed or featured very heavy emotional topics. It was suicide, molestation, abandonment,, drugs and mention of rape. Well this was Vastly different from her other works of fiction, it held an equally important role. It not only entertained but educated readers. Unfortunately the characters will be relatable to a lot of us in many ways and I hope they will also serve as a lesson for those who are not in similar situations to be aware of in those who aren’t a part of their lives.
This series was an emotional roller coaster. The author discussed or featured very heavy emotional topics. It was suicide, molestation, abandonment,, drugs and mention of rape. Well this was Vastly different from her other works of fiction, it held an equally important role. It not only entertained but educated readers. Unfortunately the characters will be relatable to a lot of us in many ways and I hope they will also serve as a lesson for those who are not in similar situations to be aware of in those who aren’t a part of their lives.
January 21, 2024
I know it says I took a long time to read it but in actuality I had stopped reading this book until just now.
WHEW !
So much going on.
My heart is broken but I must find out what happened to my boys I’ll be back!
WHEW !
So much going on.
My heart is broken but I must find out what happened to my boys I’ll be back!
June 21, 2021
Whew! This book took me through so many emotions. The lies, deceit, drama and family relationships were well written. Taliban was a stand up guy who always spoke positivity to his brothers and son. Jordyn and Demetri were snakes and gave new meaning to the word friend and I can’t wait to see them get what they deserve. I’m rooting for Taliban and Sage’s friendship/relationship. This book has a lot of triggers and I would recommend that you view them before reading. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read book two.
January 26, 2023
I’m going to give it about 3.5, it was really good and messy . Some parts were a little predictable but I still really enjoyed it . I would say one thing that was difficult for me is that it seemed like a lot of details were kind of constantly being reiterated. For instance we already knew from the beginning that Suki and Taliban were an item but there was a moment later on where Suki stated “I know Tablian because he was my man” . It was just reoccurring instances like those that seemed liked page fillers and not important . All in all I enjoyed the first book and will continue the series!
March 4, 2025
Triggered
Man I did not expect to cry as much as I did reading this book. But the talk of suicide hit too close to home. This book is nothing but trauma dumping and it was a lot to take in.
But I got through it and will read the next book in this series.
It’s not shocking that the white girl lied….its been going on for decades.
Also it was a little repetitive especially with the descriptions. Everybody has light brown eyes.
Anyway 3.5 stars onto the next read.
Man I did not expect to cry as much as I did reading this book. But the talk of suicide hit too close to home. This book is nothing but trauma dumping and it was a lot to take in.
But I got through it and will read the next book in this series.
It’s not shocking that the white girl lied….its been going on for decades.
Also it was a little repetitive especially with the descriptions. Everybody has light brown eyes.
Anyway 3.5 stars onto the next read.
April 29, 2021
The story is a lot
Okay, this story was a lot to grasp in one reading. It's gritty, very sad, and emotionally charged. The brothers had more problems than young men should have had to deal with at such a young age. Sage was a breath of fresh air. I need this story to have a happier ever after.
Okay, this story was a lot to grasp in one reading. It's gritty, very sad, and emotionally charged. The brothers had more problems than young men should have had to deal with at such a young age. Sage was a breath of fresh air. I need this story to have a happier ever after.
June 12, 2026
You know what. This is different.
I actually prefer this over all these billionaire urban fiction books. I love a good rags-to-riches story because it keeps me invested. I’m rooting for somebody. I want to see them make it in the end.
Taahiidddd 😭
I shed a tear. My stomach was in knots. When the brothers started yellin, then blaming each other after losing their brother… whew. That broke my heart. I got siblings, so I felt that. I would be sick.
The oldest brother Taliban, didn’t have much, but that man busted his ass for his brothers and his son. I absolutely loved the relationship between him and his son. That baby adored his daddy, and despite Taliban not having much, he made sure his son was taken care of and looked decent.
Speaking of Taliban, he and Sage just worked. Sage had her own money, her own career, and got to know him for who he was instead of what he could provide. She will never expect him to do everything for her. That’s why their connection felt genuine.
Unlike Suki.
Suki was a stupid bitch. She really thought her son wanted the same things she wanted. That baby just wanted to be a kid. She sold her soul for a man with money who didn’t even care about her son. Choosing a nigga over your child for money is nasty work. Eli would’ve got a bottle upside the head touching my child.
Then Suki had the nerve to feel sorry for Taliban at Taah’s funeral when she was part of the damn problem. And the whole time she was worried about the wrong things anyway.
Celine…
Why Teddy playing with my girl like that? That lady is in love and ready to enter her soft girl era 😭 She tired of being hard all the time. She wants to be booed up.
Honestly, I think a lot of us have been where Celine was. Staying loyal to a man who won’t even claim you because loyalty is just part of who you are.
Jordynn was exactly who I thought she was.
You gotta be a cold-hearted bitch to sit in your best friend’s face knowing you pregnant by her dead fiancé and that your kids are going to be siblings. Then acting like everything is normal.
I wasn’t even shocked.
If you want your best friend’s man, there’s been underlying jealousy there the whole time. Point blank.
Apollo was a just giving it out.
Good riddance.
Dimitry was a special kind of delusional too. He had Taliban effed up. How are you going to check Taliban for dealing with his Sage, but you never checked your home boy Apollo when he was actively cheating on Sage?
Make it make sense.
Tremaine…
They told you to leave that clear heaux alone 😭
I just hope this mess doesn’t ruin his future.
I actually prefer this over all these billionaire urban fiction books. I love a good rags-to-riches story because it keeps me invested. I’m rooting for somebody. I want to see them make it in the end.
Taahiidddd 😭
I shed a tear. My stomach was in knots. When the brothers started yellin, then blaming each other after losing their brother… whew. That broke my heart. I got siblings, so I felt that. I would be sick.
The oldest brother Taliban, didn’t have much, but that man busted his ass for his brothers and his son. I absolutely loved the relationship between him and his son. That baby adored his daddy, and despite Taliban not having much, he made sure his son was taken care of and looked decent.
Speaking of Taliban, he and Sage just worked. Sage had her own money, her own career, and got to know him for who he was instead of what he could provide. She will never expect him to do everything for her. That’s why their connection felt genuine.
Unlike Suki.
Suki was a stupid bitch. She really thought her son wanted the same things she wanted. That baby just wanted to be a kid. She sold her soul for a man with money who didn’t even care about her son. Choosing a nigga over your child for money is nasty work. Eli would’ve got a bottle upside the head touching my child.
Then Suki had the nerve to feel sorry for Taliban at Taah’s funeral when she was part of the damn problem. And the whole time she was worried about the wrong things anyway.
Celine…
Why Teddy playing with my girl like that? That lady is in love and ready to enter her soft girl era 😭 She tired of being hard all the time. She wants to be booed up.
Honestly, I think a lot of us have been where Celine was. Staying loyal to a man who won’t even claim you because loyalty is just part of who you are.
Jordynn was exactly who I thought she was.
You gotta be a cold-hearted bitch to sit in your best friend’s face knowing you pregnant by her dead fiancé and that your kids are going to be siblings. Then acting like everything is normal.
I wasn’t even shocked.
If you want your best friend’s man, there’s been underlying jealousy there the whole time. Point blank.
Apollo was a just giving it out.
Good riddance.
Dimitry was a special kind of delusional too. He had Taliban effed up. How are you going to check Taliban for dealing with his Sage, but you never checked your home boy Apollo when he was actively cheating on Sage?
Make it make sense.
Tremaine…
They told you to leave that clear heaux alone 😭
I just hope this mess doesn’t ruin his future.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 7, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
WARNING: MILD SPOILERS
This book was a decent read. It had a lot of heavy themes that can be triggering, so definitely check the trigger warnings beforehand.
My favorite character was the oldest brother, Taliban. He was going through it the most, just trying to do all he could to provide a better life for his son and brothers.
My least favorite was Teddy. His character reminds me of Orin from Who Do You Luv, and I don’t like him either. I thought he was childish and selfish, and he really needed to get it together. I didn’t like how aggressive his character was—it’s not cute!
What happened with Taahid was absolutely heartbreaking, especially at such a young age. It makes me wonder just how many people, especially young ones, are suffering in silence like that. It’s truly heartbreaking.
Honestly, there was so much outside drama going on in this book that I found myself more interested in that than the actual relationship between the main characters, Sage and Taliban. And that’s a first, because I’m usually more drawn to the romance.
Sage is a decent character, but that so-called “best friend” of hers is downright diabolical and foul. I need her to get what’s coming to her!
WARNING: MILD SPOILERS
This book was a decent read. It had a lot of heavy themes that can be triggering, so definitely check the trigger warnings beforehand.
My favorite character was the oldest brother, Taliban. He was going through it the most, just trying to do all he could to provide a better life for his son and brothers.
My least favorite was Teddy. His character reminds me of Orin from Who Do You Luv, and I don’t like him either. I thought he was childish and selfish, and he really needed to get it together. I didn’t like how aggressive his character was—it’s not cute!
What happened with Taahid was absolutely heartbreaking, especially at such a young age. It makes me wonder just how many people, especially young ones, are suffering in silence like that. It’s truly heartbreaking.
Honestly, there was so much outside drama going on in this book that I found myself more interested in that than the actual relationship between the main characters, Sage and Taliban. And that’s a first, because I’m usually more drawn to the romance.
Sage is a decent character, but that so-called “best friend” of hers is downright diabolical and foul. I need her to get what’s coming to her!
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May 28, 2025
WOW this book is easily going down to as one of my top 5 reads of the year, When I say that the storytelling and the character development is easily top tier it is. I love when authors can make all of the characters have a back story and most of all let them be able to tell their stories in a way where it is not going to drag now I must say that when it comes to Demetri and Jordynn those two are the worst friends to have they are the definition of a backdoor. Now when it comes down to the Williams brother's they are top tier i just say that tablian I have to take my hat off to him because when it comes to being the oldest sibling they have to take on so much so for him to have to raise his brothers because they parents wasn't around was heart breaking; Now what really was heart breaking was taadiah wasn't expecting his ending to go the way it did. Now as for Tremaine he had to learn the hard truth about his ex girlfriend in a major way. Now when it comes to teddy he have to work on his emotion and communication in a better way other then that it was a really great story.
March 6, 2021
Diamond
Great read I love this book no lie I can’t wait for part 2. I couldn’t believe that Taahid killed his self but I totally understand how he felt. I just wished that he would have told his brothers what happened to him though. Taliban was a great brother to them and I loved him for stepping up to take care of them. I wish Termaine would have messed with that girl I hope that he doesn’t lose his football career all because of a lie because he didn’t want to deal with her anymore. Tedman was something else though I just hope that him and Celine makes it though. I like Taliban and Sage relationship. Suki was a piece of work she got on my nerves leaving her son for Eli. I couldn’t believe that Applo got Jordynn pregnant and she scared to tell her best friend Sage smh. Demetri needs to go I don’t like him because he’s really a snake and was really jealous of Applo and Sage relationship so you kill him.
Great read I love this book no lie I can’t wait for part 2. I couldn’t believe that Taahid killed his self but I totally understand how he felt. I just wished that he would have told his brothers what happened to him though. Taliban was a great brother to them and I loved him for stepping up to take care of them. I wish Termaine would have messed with that girl I hope that he doesn’t lose his football career all because of a lie because he didn’t want to deal with her anymore. Tedman was something else though I just hope that him and Celine makes it though. I like Taliban and Sage relationship. Suki was a piece of work she got on my nerves leaving her son for Eli. I couldn’t believe that Applo got Jordynn pregnant and she scared to tell her best friend Sage smh. Demetri needs to go I don’t like him because he’s really a snake and was really jealous of Applo and Sage relationship so you kill him.
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