Secrets can put you in a place of mental solitude down to a path of destruction.Dri knew life like this all too well, and with responsibilities he couldn’t ignore, a one-time encounter changes his life forever. His instincts tells him something isn’t right and when its confirmed, he finds himself in too deep with no way to escape.Katarina Graham is the baddest. Her aura is potent and her presence is loud. She commands respect from everyone and holds no punches. She’s always in control until she encounters a special someone. All of the authority she usually maintains vanishes when he enters her realm. She finds herself losing the control she’s accustom to until she comes across information that puts her back in first place.Can Dri withstand a force so deadly that it will ruin what he’s been hiding? Will Katarina possess the power she’s always had? Or will they both fold under pressure and expose those they thought they could trust?
Nique why!!!!!?!???? Ugh these naive teenagers do not have common sense the FIRST!!!!! Let me back up…. I had to get that out because I am ready to scream!!!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Look Charae from the very beginning, page 1, you had my emotions in TURMOIL and I have just one question, 🗣️WHAT WAS THE REASON?!The story opens with Dri (age 9) and Nique (age 4) playing like siblings do. Unfortunately Dri decides to take their game to the next level and it ultimately changes life as they know it. Fast forward 12 years later and life has been anything but kind to them. In fact it is extremely heavy and Dri feels like he’s going to crumble at any given moment. Left with no other way to put food on the table, he resorts to extreme measures to provide for him and Nique. It was meant to be a one and done situation to hold them over until his first pay check at his new gig but low and behold his savior during that night turned out to be a devil if I’ve ever seen one.
Kat is an older woman (52) and she pretty much takes advantage of the young and vulnerable. Her motto is “I will annihilate you and coddle your mother once your ashes have been thrown into the ocean.” She preys on those that have deep dark secrets pretending to have their best interest at heart only to later use it against them for her own selfish gains. She’s finally met her match with Dri because he is hardly willing to be a pawn in her twisted games.
In the process of dealing with Kat he comes across Nova. Like Dri she is confident, headstrong and independent. She’s also under Kat’s thumb and forced to do things she isn’t proud of to keep her deepest darkest secrets from being exposed. Nova and Dri bond over their unspoken pain and trauma and become closer than close. When Kat finds out she makes it her life’s mission to destroy them and sadly uses Dri’s naive sister to do it. I’m so glad I don’t have to wait for part two because I need to see how this ends ASAP!!! I haven’t even see how it all comes together yet but based off book 1 you DEFINITELY need this on your TBR List. I may have breezed passed the trigger warnings but be prepared 😓😪
WOOOOOOW CHARAE LEWIS GIRL IF YOU READING THIS, YOU ARE NOT RIGHTTTTTT!
wow, I am completely mind blown by this book, I’m not even sure how to express how I feel after reading this Thats how amazing it is.
Charae has this ability to write TF out a book. My heart is hurting for Dri and Nova. Two beautiful people, haunted by their painful mistakes, end up connecting with one another to find an escape but end up forming a soul tying bond.
Kat is such an evil miserable old lady! I wanna slap her silly! Let my people be free!
When I tell you I was pulled in at 4%, I mean just that!!!!!! This is a different, yet needed book from the unmatched Charae Lewis. Firstly, the pace was EVERYTHING, and the first chapter sealed my fate. I knew I would miss sleep behind this book. Dri and Nique haven’t always had it easy, in fact, their life is based around a secret that can’t be shared... or could it? Then there’s Kat... whew, Chile! You ever hate a character, but needed their drama because its a guilty pleasure? Well that’s where I’m at with her. She’s truly the HBIC and has almost everyone under a soul contract. She plays the game nasty and no ones safe... especially when she wants what she wants. The ending threw me for a loop. Just when you think you have things figured out.... BAM, ya’ wig ends up twisted and the next thing you know, you’re on glass #4 of wine. Idk what the future holds for Nova, but things aren’t looking too promising.
C’mon Charae with part 2... I’m ready to pull up!!!
Babbbyyyy this book dripped drama! Secrets wrapped in death grips, is how I'd describe how fatal they were! As always the author built all the suspense we needed to carry us through the end with anxiety! Lol I'm definitely needing more, so I'll try to be patient til the next release! 😬🤣🤣🤣 Great job! 🎉🎊👏🏽👏🏽
Chhhiiillllee, I’m so stressed. This book definitely was nothing I was expecting. Kat is so…… I can’t even put it into words. I already know things are about to go left and mannnn I can’t even deal. Whew
Charae came out different with this read. That broad Kat on some low down, dirty type of shat. I love Nova and Dri together. They complement each other but R Kelly lil sister ain't having it. Charae did a good job playing mind games with the readers this go round. She got U mentally trying to figure out what each person weakness is throughout the storyline. I'm here for part 2
Like always, Charae leaves you with a damn cliffhanger. So of course part 2 is next on the agenda, because I gotta know what is gonna happen to this scandalous ass bitch Kat. I hate her. What kinda secrets this bitch got that she need to hold peoples past over them. And everybody so scared because nobody is thinking that she using all of them the same way. Y’all need to do some digging on her stank ass. Oooohhh this bitch better get hers in the next book!
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Man this heifer Kat needs to be dealt with and soon. I can't believe Nique would do Dri the way she did. Did Nova know what happened to her best friend. Ready for part two.
everything about nique irritates my whole soul. i get she lost her mother and then her father but when you really think about it.. she’s apart of the reason her mother is dead ass well. but nobody wants to acknowledge that part. the fact that her brother told her multiple times he didn’t mess with kat and she still felt the need to tell that lady anything was beyond me. i like nova, i know she’s done something but o still think she was just a young girl trying to find her way. dri has to live with the fact that his finger pulled the trigger and ended his mothers life..he lives with that every single day. i wouldn’t want to talk about it either. nique is selfish.. i don’t care what anyone has to say. she’s very selfish, hardheaded and doesn’t think of anyone but herself. she has no reason not to be going to school it just.. ugh the book is amazing. i finished it in like 2 hours. didn’t stop reading it. love this series and o can’t wait to see what part two has to offer. i’m hoping kat gets exposed for everything she’s doing and nique gets a brain. dri deserves a happy ending.
At alllllllllll….I hope she gets knocked clean off her high horse. Kat is the QUEEN of SNAKES!!! She don’t care who she hurts, just reading this reminds me why I keep things to myself, because everyone’s intentions are not pure and the moment you don’t bow down to them they use what you share with them to hurt you. I hate the tragedy that happened to Dri ans Nique. Speaking of Nique, the whole situation was more her fault, yes Dri got the gun but had she not been so damn pressed to hold the gun their mother would not have died. Then she’s lying and being the opp with Kat not even knowing that she’s just using her. Now that Nique went against her family wishes of keeping the secret Kat is going to do everything in her power to destroy them. And now because of Nique’s green ass she’s about to go after Nova. This old ass lady needs to be stopped and I hope Dri and Nova do it together. This book is definitely one to read, it starts off good and ends with you at the edge of your seat. I hope Kat gets a huge does of Karma.
Charae definitely took a different approach than the norm. It's crazy how one moment of boredom changed Dri and Nique's life forever. I swear there were so many times I wished I could reach through my tablet and slap Nique. Her lying ass was doing too much and I know Dri is really about to flip out. Kat worked every nerve I had. Like lady, please get a life and stay out of people business. She was too pressed about the secrets of others that she was willing to do whatever to make people abide by her rules. I liked Nova and although she had her own secrets she vibed so well with Dri. Nique has definitely done some damage by not minding her business even after Dri told her that he wasn't interested in Kat. I can't wait to jump into part 2 because whew, that ending has me ready to find out more.
This was some kind of book. It's sad what happened to the mother in the beginning and yes I agree with the dad he shouldn't had the gun or he should have put it up where they couldn't get it. I get nique is suffering but she's not making it any easier on Dri either. She needs to try and get thru this while also getting her education he just wants the best for her. Kat she's something else and I hope she gets what coming to her because I truly despise when someone has something on you and feel they can always throw it in your face when they want you to do something for them. Nique was wrong when she opened her mouth and told Kat the one thing she wasn't suppose to tell anyone. I like Nova for Dri and I hope it works out for them as well.
This book definitely got my attention. Very well written, great character development and storyline. My heart went out to Dri and Nique after suffering two losses. Kat is really a piece of work in this book and I feel she is only going to get worse before somebody takes her down for good. Nique doesn't realize what's she's gotten herself into and I just hope things don't go too badly for her. I do like Dri and Nova together and I feel they can help each other overcome their pain. After that shocking ending, I wonder what else these characters will have to endure under Kat's manipulative and conniving ways.
This is that type of story that makes me fall in love with reading all over again. This is a different type of read. Dri carries so much pain and I really hope he gets peace and happiness. Nova’s got a secret but I’m still hoping she gets happiness as wall. I know nique is young and dealing with a lot but to betray her brother for someone she doesn’t really know is a no go. Kat is evil and I’m hoping she meets her demise soon. Can’t wait fir part 2 hope it doesn’t take long 🙏🏾🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I totally enjoy all Charae Lewis books. Kat is something else! She's so shady. I know there's some dark torment that she endured, and that's why she is the way she is. Alora seems as if she's fed up, but too scared to really poo off because if the dirt Kat has on her. I like the energy between Dri and Nova. I can't wait for them to just put it all on the table, so they can deal with Kat's messy self! Nique I'd just your and dumb and even though her age plays part in her naivety she should know better. Already downloaded Part 2, so Leggo!!! Great Book Ms. Charae
After the first few chapters I started embracing this story. Kat wants all the control, so she looks for the secrets. Dri and Nova have a slow brewing chemistry, but their painful secrets may keep them hostage to Kat. Nique highly irritated me from page 1 and to qoute Dri, "are you really this STUPID" Ugh... There is so much drama that is unfolding, what does Kat have on Nova? hoe will Drive handle Kat? And, what about Alora...hmmm. Ready for book 2.
Wow this book was something. Kat is the worst person to know your deepest darkest secrets. I loved and HATED Kat at the same time because she was that HBIC.I was pulled in from the very beginning. Dri was not intimidated by Kat at all and neither was Nova. Poor Nique sad and lonely had no way of knowing she was being used by the devil herself. Bring on book 2. This was my first read from this author but I am totally pulling up her catalog.
Whew! I absolutely love this storyline! I felt bad for Nique and Dri, and understand why Dri is mean......so closed off. Then enters Kat, and I want somebody to bust a cap in her ass. Nique messed up so bad then in the end of the book she's still making stupid decisions. I just can't with her. I'm hoping Nova and Dri make it from Kat's world in one peace because she's a she-devil. On to part 2......
That Kat is the devil she really does take advantage of people. I hope Dri finds away to get rid of her and not do her dirty work. His sister Nique is young and dumb and has just put her and Dri at risk of being separated. Nova is a good girl but got mixed up with the wrong person. Kat is the devil. Hurry up part 2.🙈🙉🙊
I love how this author is never predictable. She surprises you every time. I enjoyed this book so much. This story was poppin’ from beginning to end. It was well written and flowed smoothly. I loved the characters….except for one. I can’t wait to see what happens in part 2. Great job, Charae Lewis! You did that!
This book was EVERYTHING! I loved all of the characters including Kat. They were well described and relatable in one way or another. I can’t wait for part 2 cuz Kat definitely has secrets too (gotta read the book to catch the clue). Karma is definitely coming for her cuz you can’t go around crossing people and not think to watch your back!
So here’s the thing, Charae writes these stories that are so disrespectful to your soul. She has you sitting in a puddle of emotions questioning what you just read. Like, NO WAY THAT JUST HAPPENED, but it did and now all you can do is sit and wait around like the Escobar meme until the next instalment drops.
I’m too discombobulated to give real thoughts. I’ll try after I read part 2.
I'm not feeling Kat. How are you going to prey on others pain and mishaps, to get them to bow down to you? She is selfish, insecure and thinks no harm will come to her missing with people's lives. Can't wait til part two to see if and how Dri, Nova and possibly even Alora take her out. I think Dri and Nova will make it.
This was a really good book with a heck of a cliffhanger. I can’t stand Kat and can’t wait til something happens to her. I understand Nique missing her parents but she really pissed me off n this book. Now because she couldn’t keep her mouth closed they are n a world of trouble.
All the secrets about to come out. I hope Kay catches all kind of hell since that’s where she needs to be. I hope Nique get her butt whooped too cause she’s entirely too sneaky and gullible. Dri and Nova gotta make it though! Great read!
This is a great story. There is a special place for Kat. People tell her their problems and secrets and she uses it to her advantage m. I’m ready for part 2 to see who is going to bring her down. I think I have an idea who it will be.
Leave it to Charae to have my attitude boiling over! This Kat character out the bag and I'm literally plotting her demise! I ain't never wanted a character gone as quick as her! Come through part 2!
This is a goody for sure! I loved Dri’s attitude but hated it at the same time. Yes he had a lot on his shoulders but he should’ve been more sympathetic towards his sister. I can’t wait to find out Nova’s secret. Kat is a dirty old bihhh!!
I enjoyed this installment. The storyline flowed and the characters were fully developed. There was a point where the characters felt overly developed which made the story seem stagnant at points but it picked back up towards the end.
OMG. This book is good from chapter one. There’s no way i can not share this book. I can’t wait to see how this plays out. Charae is such an amazing writer.