Reading and I go way back like peanut butter and jelly, so I was excited to learn about the bestselling book, “A Belle in Brooklyn”, by Demetria L Lucas after watching a marathon of Bravo's "Blood Sweat and Heels". I fell in love with the Afro-wearing, slick-talking cast member, so I had to read her first book. It is an advice guide…sort of. Mostly it is her account of past relationships and the lessons they taught her.
It is full of twists and turns, taking you on adventures from the busy streets of New York City, to the party-like atmosphere in the ATL. Demetria was a busy woman trying to build her career and master the dating game simultaneously. As a writer for an urban magazine, she had access to some of the hottest events, meeting celebs from all over. She had her fair share of drunken moments that she would later regret, but that's how we all learn, right?
I must admit, I was hoping she would speak more about her career as a journalist but it was still a fun read. Her storytelling abilities are riveting; I felt like I was right there!
She had no problem spilling the deets on several sexual encounters, giving us the good, the bad and the ugly. I mean ugly! It was very explicit, borderline pornographic at times. I could have definitely done without those parts. What is this, 50 shades?
This book is far from the life changing, self-help read I usually reach for, but I love her real, raw, tell-it-like-it-is attitude; she reminds me a lot of myself.
My goal here is not to give away too many details so I will stop talking (typing). Be sure a check it out! I give it five stars! Loved it.
Keep up with Demetria on her Blog Abelleinbk.com
Purchase the book here
Already read it? What are your thoughts?
It is full of twists and turns, taking you on adventures from the busy streets of New York City, to the party-like atmosphere in the ATL. Demetria was a busy woman trying to build her career and master the dating game simultaneously. As a writer for an urban magazine, she had access to some of the hottest events, meeting celebs from all over. She had her fair share of drunken moments that she would later regret, but that's how we all learn, right?
I must admit, I was hoping she would speak more about her career as a journalist but it was still a fun read. Her storytelling abilities are riveting; I felt like I was right there!
She had no problem spilling the deets on several sexual encounters, giving us the good, the bad and the ugly. I mean ugly! It was very explicit, borderline pornographic at times. I could have definitely done without those parts. What is this, 50 shades?
This book is far from the life changing, self-help read I usually reach for, but I love her real, raw, tell-it-like-it-is attitude; she reminds me a lot of myself.
My goal here is not to give away too many details so I will stop talking (typing). Be sure a check it out! I give it five stars! Loved it.
Keep up with Demetria on her Blog Abelleinbk.com
Purchase the book here
Already read it? What are your thoughts?