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A review by shanaepraystoo
When a Gangsta Wants You by Jade Jones
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
When A Gangsta Wants You by Jade Jones was mostly OK.
Pros: The story is engaging and easy to follow. In the world of urban fiction, you can never downplay how significant that is.
Cons: There were too many twists and turns in the story that were largely unexplained.Did Nova's parents really try to sell her to Master? Why did Master try to kill her parents when he was obviously cutthroat enough to have taken her? Why would Maloni want Master dead when all she had to do was cheat?? How did Master make things right with Sensation? Who was Sensation's mother? Why doesn't Nova get along with her sister?
This will be my last read from Jade Jones, her books have wayyyy too much drama for me - there were fight scenes and everything! That's too much for my romance-loving heart. I do recommend When A Gangsta Wants You for any diehard urban lit readers.
Pros: The story is engaging and easy to follow. In the world of urban fiction, you can never downplay how significant that is.
Cons: There were too many twists and turns in the story that were largely unexplained.
This will be my last read from Jade Jones, her books have wayyyy too much drama for me - there were fight scenes and everything! That's too much for my romance-loving heart. I do recommend When A Gangsta Wants You for any diehard urban lit readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Homophobia, Infertility, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol