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Trapped
Meet the Naomi, Arnya (pronounced Ahn-yah), Stephanie, and Jasmine—four friends who meet during a dreaded group assignment in Freshman Assembly.
Naomi is on the verge of leaning into her adulthood. An only child in a prestigious family, she attempts to break out of her sheltered life to find herself. When love comes knocking in an unconventional way, Naomi has to choose between her traditionally structured upbringing and her carnal desires.
Arnya finds herself living her young adult life grieving the loss of her mother when a chance encounter at a charity event opens the door for romance. Her happily-ever-after approaches destruction when a past lover emerges, threatening to expose the truth about her son.
Stephanie, the former “church kid,” wants nothing more than freedom from her overprotective, saved-and-sanctified grandmother. When a job opportunity of a lifetime falls into her lap, Stephanie finds herself caught up in a web of deceit—and the arms of her boss.
Jasmine is a natural-born hustler. Her ability to read people goes a long way toward getting her into college—and occasionally into trouble. Jasmine is as carefree as she is calculating, and she makes it a point to keep everyone on their toes. The tide shifts in her world when a thoughtless bet nearly costs her a friendship—and her heart.
Join the krewe on this decade-long ride through girls’ trips, family drama, and uncovered secrets that will have you clutching your pearls, in this spicy novel, New Orleans style.
Naomi is on the verge of leaning into her adulthood. An only child in a prestigious family, she attempts to break out of her sheltered life to find herself. When love comes knocking in an unconventional way, Naomi has to choose between her traditionally structured upbringing and her carnal desires.
Arnya finds herself living her young adult life grieving the loss of her mother when a chance encounter at a charity event opens the door for romance. Her happily-ever-after approaches destruction when a past lover emerges, threatening to expose the truth about her son.
Stephanie, the former “church kid,” wants nothing more than freedom from her overprotective, saved-and-sanctified grandmother. When a job opportunity of a lifetime falls into her lap, Stephanie finds herself caught up in a web of deceit—and the arms of her boss.
Jasmine is a natural-born hustler. Her ability to read people goes a long way toward getting her into college—and occasionally into trouble. Jasmine is as carefree as she is calculating, and she makes it a point to keep everyone on their toes. The tide shifts in her world when a thoughtless bet nearly costs her a friendship—and her heart.
Join the krewe on this decade-long ride through girls’ trips, family drama, and uncovered secrets that will have you clutching your pearls, in this spicy novel, New Orleans style.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2022
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May 17, 2024
Okay at first I was skeptical about this book.. but this book didn’t disappoint the scandal the lies the erotic scenes this book had it all.. the only that I didn’t like was the font it was too tiny however the story line made up for plus author got me on the edge of my seat wait for the next book to drop cause as I reader I was left with sooo many questions I need answers to
May 17, 2024
I enjoyed this! I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this. It was nice reading about a friend group that actually cared about each other (outside of the scandal). I enjoyed how they all had their lives outside of their friendship, I also like how the story was broken up throughout the years. Ready for the next book.
November 4, 2022
Trapped by Reese is a fiction story about four friends who meet during their freshman year in college when they are assigned to complete a group project together. Naomi Spencer is from an affluent family but had a unique childhood experience that left her anxious in social situations. Arnya Nicholas was raised by a single mother but comes from a large extended family, and she is into computers. Stephanie Stone was raised by her religious grandmother after her mother abandoned her. Jasmine Taylor grew up in foster care, and that experience has left her cynical, but she likes to draw. Despite their different personalities and upbringing, they find that they have a lot in common. But can their friendship last through all life's changes after the end of college?
I liked that this story was told from the point of view of the four friends, which provided additional insights into the characters' motivation. Naomi, Arnya, Stephanie, and Jasmine had very distinct personalities and might never have become friends if they were not forced to work together on a class project. At the beginning of the story, Jasmine was my least favorite of the four friends. But as the book progressed and other softer characteristics about her are revealed, I could understand why the other girls became friends with her.
I liked that this book showed several years in the characters' lives, from the start of college to their lives after graduation. Most of the books I've read take place over the course of a few weeks or months and might have a short epilogue that gives readers a brief glimpse into what happens a few years later. This book was an unexpected and interesting change from that. However, this did cause an issue where large chunks of time were skipped over. I would have loved to have seen more time dedicated to the developing relationship of the four friends.
Trapped is a riveting coming-of-age women's fiction novel that shares the story of four women that meet in college and how their lives are intertwined as they grow up. There is some romance, some drama, and lots of self-discovery as each of the protagonists finds their own path in life.
I liked that this story was told from the point of view of the four friends, which provided additional insights into the characters' motivation. Naomi, Arnya, Stephanie, and Jasmine had very distinct personalities and might never have become friends if they were not forced to work together on a class project. At the beginning of the story, Jasmine was my least favorite of the four friends. But as the book progressed and other softer characteristics about her are revealed, I could understand why the other girls became friends with her.
I liked that this book showed several years in the characters' lives, from the start of college to their lives after graduation. Most of the books I've read take place over the course of a few weeks or months and might have a short epilogue that gives readers a brief glimpse into what happens a few years later. This book was an unexpected and interesting change from that. However, this did cause an issue where large chunks of time were skipped over. I would have loved to have seen more time dedicated to the developing relationship of the four friends.
Trapped is a riveting coming-of-age women's fiction novel that shares the story of four women that meet in college and how their lives are intertwined as they grow up. There is some romance, some drama, and lots of self-discovery as each of the protagonists finds their own path in life.
February 20, 2023
This book was everything!
Reading about these four friends (Naomi, Arnya, Stephanie, and Jasmine), how they met in college and how over the years their bond only continued to grow - wish I had a crew like that during my college days!
Reese wrote a real, heartfelt, and incredible debut novel and I highly recommend it!
The sensual to 'steamy' scenes were giving what needed, and the drama - oh, the drama! Kept me up way past my bedtime, because there was no way I was going to get any sleep until I read the book from beginning to end.
I know some readers may want a more 'complete' ending, but for the most part, I flove the ending to this read. With the exception of one of the main characters (not going to say which one - cause y'all just gonna have to go and read the story to find out, lol). The last two chapters for this particular character was not expected and felt out of place. Like, at first, it was giving me hints of a possible sequel, but after reading the last two scenes for the character again, it felt too disjointed to me (especially given the strong character development that Reese penned throughout the novel).
Even still, if you love reading coming to age, college to adulthood stories, with lots of detailed and sensual scenes, and exciting twists that keeps you on the edge of your seats - you need to read 'Trapped'!
Reading about these four friends (Naomi, Arnya, Stephanie, and Jasmine), how they met in college and how over the years their bond only continued to grow - wish I had a crew like that during my college days!
Reese wrote a real, heartfelt, and incredible debut novel and I highly recommend it!
The sensual to 'steamy' scenes were giving what needed, and the drama - oh, the drama! Kept me up way past my bedtime, because there was no way I was going to get any sleep until I read the book from beginning to end.
I know some readers may want a more 'complete' ending, but for the most part, I flove the ending to this read. With the exception of one of the main characters (not going to say which one - cause y'all just gonna have to go and read the story to find out, lol). The last two chapters for this particular character was not expected and felt out of place. Like, at first, it was giving me hints of a possible sequel, but after reading the last two scenes for the character again, it felt too disjointed to me (especially given the strong character development that Reese penned throughout the novel).
Even still, if you love reading coming to age, college to adulthood stories, with lots of detailed and sensual scenes, and exciting twists that keeps you on the edge of your seats - you need to read 'Trapped'!
May 24, 2024
Initially started this book because a potential book club I wanted to join was reading it at the time so I wanted to be ahead of any reading. I’m glad I did, I’m two days in, and I’m on page 255/308. I’m so invested in the stories, the scandals, shocking secrets, and eroticism. It’s all tantalizing and leave you wanting more. I am so ready for any other books to follow this is a good book, READ IT.
May 22, 2024
Four friends...life+drama+realness+ love....I loved this book. I only hate that I have to wait until September for the sequel.
June 25, 2024
Whoooooo I have NEVER read a book so fast. So much drama, spicy scenes, love, friendship. This book has it all and it kept me reading. 10/10 recommend.
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