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Summary: A Bright New Star in the Literary Field
Review: If Lea Mishell's debut novel is any indication of what we can expect from her in the future, stores should put a shelf on reserve! This book was engaging from page 1 and had me shouting out loud at the characters up until the very end. Her plot was well written and the characters developed just enough that you can identify with them. I give this book two thumbs up and eagerly anticipate more from this hot new author.
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Summary: A Bright New Star in the Literary Field
Review: If Lea Mishell's debut novel is any indication of what we can expect from her in the future, stores should put a shelf on reserve! This book was engaging from page 1 and had me shouting out loud at the characters up until the very end. Her plot was well written and the characters developed just enough that you can identify with them. I give this book two thumbs up and eagerly anticipate more from this hot new author.
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Summary: Independent or not?
Review: In LIVIN' JUST ENOUGH, author Lea Mishell introduces readers to Rachel, aka Baby Girl, a young woman caught up in the game of life, her ex-boyfriend Aaron, and her new boyfriend Alonzo. This is a tale of love lost (or at least something imitating love), love found (or at least something that'll do in a crunch), and a promise made that must be kept.Caught at an early age in a life of relying on a man to provide
for her, Baby Girl is at a loss when Aaron is sent to prison. He casually and cruelly tells her to do what she has to do in order to keep his apartment. When she balks at the thought of sleeping with the landlord, Aaron tells her to be out of his place by the time he returns from prison. Baby Girl puts on a brave front and is convinced that she can make it on her own; that is until Alonzo shows up. He offers her everything Aaron did in the past, except he throws in a bit of respect, charm, and love. Re-enter Aaron. He's on the way home from prison and has sent money to Baby Girl to get everything "ready" for his arrival (and his claim back in her life), but she's convinced she's through. So, she plans to take the money to his grandmother whom she has grown to care for and has stayed in touch with through his imprisonment. Bad move! Unbeknownst to her, Aaron arrives home that very same day. He comes home to find Big Mama on her deathbed and her dying wish is that Baby Girl forgives Aaron and that they get married. In an effort to ease Big Mama's mind, Baby Girl agrees. One can only imagine what happens next. Does Baby Girl keep her promise? Does Alonzo just let go? Does Aaron shape up and fly right? LIVIN' JUST ENOUGH is an interesting enough story, told in an easy to read manner, but I was quite turned off by Baby Girl's road to "independence". In my mind, she never really grew up or handled her own responsibilities. She went straight from Aaron taking care of her to Alonzo resuming the role. This takes away a bit of the moral to the story for me and along with a few other things, makes the story seem far-fetched and unbelievable. Nonetheless, the dialogue was entertaining, the relationship with Big Mama was endearing, and the ending (while a bit predictable), was quite interesting. Reviewed by Tee C. Royal
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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Summary: Independent or not?
Review: In LIVIN' JUST ENOUGH, author Lea Mishell introduces readers to Rachel, aka Baby Girl, a young woman caught up in the game of life, her ex-boyfriend Aaron, and her new boyfriend Alonzo. This is a tale of love lost (or at least something imitating love), love found (or at least something that'll do in a crunch), and a promise made that must be kept. Caught at an early age in a life of relying on a man to provide
for her, Baby Girl is at a loss when Aaron is sent to prison. He casually and cruelly tells her to do what she has to do in order to keep his apartment. When she balks at the thought of sleeping with the landlord, Aaron tells her to be out of his place by the time he returns from prison. Baby Girl puts on a brave front and is convinced that she can make it on her own; that is until Alonzo shows up. He offers her everything Aaron did in the past, except he throws in a bit of respect, charm, and love. Re-enter Aaron. He's on the way home from prison and has sent money to Baby Girl to get everything "ready" for his arrival (and his claim back in her life), but she's convinced she's through. So, she plans to take the money to his grandmother whom she has grown to care for and has stayed in touch with through his imprisonment. Bad move! Unbeknownst to her, Aaron arrives home that very same day. He comes home to find Big Mama on her deathbed and her dying wish is that Baby Girl forgives Aaron and that they get married. In an effort to ease Big Mama's mind, Baby Girl agrees. One can only imagine what happens next. Does Baby Girl keep her promise? Does Alonzo just let go? Does Aaron shape up and fly right? LIVIN' JUST ENOUGH is an interesting enough story, told in an easy to read manner, but I was quite turned off by Baby Girl's road to "independence". In my mind, she never really grew up or handled her own responsibilities. She went straight from Aaron taking care of her to Alonzo resuming the role. This takes away a bit of the moral to the story for me and along with a few other things, makes the story seem far-fetched and unbelievable. Nonetheless, the dialogue was entertaining, the relationship with Big Mama was endearing, and the ending (while a bit predictable), was quite interesting. Reviewed by Tee C. Royal
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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Summary: SUSPENSE FILLED!
Review: THIS BOOK IS AWESOME. I LITERALLY COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN UNTIL I WAS FINISHED READING IT. THE PLOT IS FILLED WITH SUSPENSE, IRONY AND DRAMA. THIS BOOK IS FUNNY, REALISTIC AND IN WAYS IT HITS CLOSE TO HOME. DEFINITELY A GOOD READ.
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Summary: SUSPENSE FILLED!
Review: THIS BOOK IS AWESOME. I LITERALLY COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN UNTIL I WAS FINISHED READING IT. THE PLOT IS FILLED WITH SUSPENSE, IRONY AND DRAMA. THIS BOOK IS FUNNY, REALISTIC AND IN WAYS IT HITS CLOSE TO HOME. DEFINITELY A GOOD READ.
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