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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Myra Danforth is looking for the cloud with a silver lining and she thinks she may have found it. Growing up Myra had seen and done more than many adults as the only child of an addict that was willing to do anything for that next hit. When she's accepted to St. John's University, she feels that...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“As the story opens up Myra is buried alive in her own skin dreadfully trying to put things together in her mind, but she's unable to.
Nardsbaby wrote this review Saturday, August 30 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Back...back...back...and forth...
Myra Tranece Danford once extremely pampered by her parents. That would all cease to exist. Myra's mother would slowly dwindle into a drug addict causing her to neglect, and exploit her.
The pure act of kindness from neighbors would help Myra. Throughout all of the sadness Myra would maintain her GPA, and as a result she'd get a full scholarship to St. John. Myra had dreamt of having "The American Dream", earning a degree, career, and a beautiful house. Attaining it all because she'd worked hard, and not waiting on some man, unfortunately she saw first hand what the results of that would be.
Milton Roberts was the bum kid in the projects who got beat for any and everything. He lived with his grandmother Bertha, who openly resented everything about him.
An early run in with crime determined that Milton wasn't cut for that caliber of employment. Having to endure ongoing cruelty all of the rage, hate and anger he utilized on the field. With determination to escape his life, he earned a full scholarship to St. John to play football. Although St. John wasn't known as a football school, Milton made it the exception.
It's a hard knock life for us....
Myra wasn't searching for a guy, she didn't want to loose her self and wind up like her mother. Milton definitely wasn't looking to be involved; women were all ungrateful and stupid. Oddly enough they both found commonality in the other. Born in the same month, mothers abandoned them, determined to make it, along with haunting nightmares and secrets that neither want to surface.
With deep dark secrets, horrific nightmares, nights out and blackmail looming over them, Milton is prepared to save his career and future at ALL cost. With his behavior becoming more erratic, he tries to get a handle on his demons. Myra being affection starved has a low sense of self-worth which makes her easy prey for Milton. Is Myra built to last, or will she undoubtedly become the weakest link?
My gi-rlfriend is there through thick and thin, my gi-rlfriend is down for anything, my gi-rl friend...we should all be so lucky to have a "Quanda" to share our lives with.
Amaleka G. McCall sets it right off! This is a very electrifying street tale that will have you zigzagging between the past and present with your fingers anxiously waiting to get to the next page. Buttersweet revenge!”1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Myra Danforth is looking for the cloud with a silver lining and she thinks she may have found it. Growing up Myra had seen and done more than many adults as the only child of an addict that was willing to do anything for that next hit. When she's accepted to St. John's University, she feels that is her ticket to happiness.
OOSA Online Book Club wrote this review Saturday, April 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Milton Roberts too has experienced some things no child (or adult) should. He was raised in a house full of mistreatment and disdain. The prospect of being picked up in the NFL draft is all he has to hold on to.
Two shattered souls. Two victims of abuse. Two aching hearts. One ulterior motive. One has taken all the hard knocks and only wants to be loved at any cost, while the other had bottled up those feelings and has a hardened heart and soul. Can karma rectify their situations?
A new voice in urban fiction has arisen. Amaleka artfully contrives a gritty tale of karma that keeps readers on edge until the end. I have to say Quanda, Myra's best friend, was my favorite character. Would love to read a full novel about her. Hint...hint...hint.”
“ Good Read
ARCSEnglish wrote this review Thursday, October 11 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Myra Danford has had a hard life to put it lightly. Her father left when she was just a young child and her mother, Vidal, gave into the call of drugs shortly thereafter. The tender age of ten would be the first time Myra was `pimped out' to support Vidal's habit. Although the abuse and neglect would continue throughout her teenage years, it never hindered Myra's crave and persistence for a successful normal life. When Vidal failed to maintain a decent home with the basic necessities, Myra's friend Quanda was there for her. Quanda's house was Myra's safe haven, the place where she could sleep, bathe and experience at least a small feeling of normalcy. Even with no family support and unstable living arrangements Myra was able to graduate at the top of her class, receiving a full scholarship to college.
Things are looking up and it's at St. Johns University that Myra meets the handsome Milton, a prospective NFL draft pick. Milton promises Myra nothing but pipe dreams which she can't see through and he ends up using her for his own cunning reasons. As Myra gets caught up in Milton's web of lies and deceit her girl Quanda has her own plan of righting some wrongs.
This was a terrific story and I and I enjoyed every last page. The message of perseverance and friendship was clear. The characters were well developed and unforgettable. (Quanda was my favorite) Point blank...A Twisted Tale of Karma...there's nothing twisted about it!
Englishruler
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating: 5 Stars ”
“Don't get it twisted, cause A Twisted Tale Of Karma is a page turning must read. The princess of contemporary/urban fiction is in the house and Amaleka McCall debuted a cover to cover five star page turner. Just when you think you know what is going to happen next Amaleka hit's you off with yet another twist. This author set her self apart from other artists in her genre in the way she expresses how the universe balances out all great wrongs in the world, even if they go unpunished by man.
Glamour wrote this review Tuesday, August 28 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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