Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: She Got Me: Deja
Subtitle:
Author: Just Bae
Genre: African American
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 1 of currently 3
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40909239-she-got-me?ac=1&from_search=true
Overall score:
I scored this book 4/5
Short Summary of book:
This book tells the story of 23-year-old Malik who meets the 20-year-old Deja at his birthday party. Both are rather awkward and shy, but they still connect. When there is a condom failure during their make-out session, the initial signs are that Deja is not pregnant, she turns out to be pregnant after all. He does not shy away from his responsibilities, instead standing by Deja all the way. It shows his love for Deja, responsibility and baby Jasmine. He makes a great role model for young men (and women) around (irrespective of race, religion, etc). Rather than running away at the first sign of trouble, he stands strong in the face of adversity.
What I liked about the book:
I particularly liked how strong Malik remained throughout the book. Even when Deja had difficulty coping with first looming motherhood and then the reality of early motherhood, he continued to support her as best he could. He may have been awkward, but he was strong underneath it all.
The author has a unique style of writing. The book started in the middle and next returned to the beginning following through until the end. His storytelling style seems like rambling. Although you would expect this to confuse the reader, it did no such thing. Instead, it gave the impression he was standing in front of you and telling you the story straight to your face in normal conversation. Well done!
What I didn’t like about the book:
I liked the book in its entirety. It would not be a book I would pick off the shelf, the cover does not appeal to me as it gives a 'tough guy' feel, but I’m pleased I read the book despite this. I was a little surprised though neither Malik nor Deja thought of the possibility of the ‘morning-after pill’. It might have avoided both some heartache. Malik would, however, also have had to miss out on the treasure which was Jasmine.
My favourite bits in the book:
I loved where Malik always puts Jasmine and Deja first. That he simply accepts his responsibilities as though there was no other possibility. I also loved how he tried to support Deja through her depression even if he did not know what was going on or how best to do that. Hat off to him.
My least favourite bits in the book:
I didn’t like it when Deja couldn’t cope. Enough said, I don’t want to give away too much.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
I understand there are several more books in the same series.
What books could this be compared to and why?
This book reminded me of other romance novels. Still, it was entirely unique and could not really be compared to any of them.
Recommendation:
In summary I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children
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NO
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Young Adult
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Yes
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Adult
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Yes
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If you like romance books this book is the book for you. The book could be a great role model for teenagers and young adults dealing with challenging facts. It also discusses depression and the effects of that, living up to responsibilities and coping with adversity. It was a great read.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Book description by Author:
Malik and Deja messed around after meeting at his birthday party.
Promising careers are on hold when Deja informs Malik that she's late. For Malik, being a new father at 23 years old, seems odd but doable. However for Deja, it's a lot to consider and maybe too much.
In consideration for Deja's feelings, Malik tries his hardest to make things right, but there maybe only one way to escape a love never meant to happen in her eyes.
She Got Me is a new book series in urban fiction display of African-American romance stories featuring a woman's world vs a man's ego.
About the Author:
Just Bae grew up in the boroughs of Brooklyn, New York, where he was much admired in school for writing short stories and African American romance fiction. Nowadays, he decided to take things serious, beginning with his first ever urban romance book series called She Got Me which is uniquely being written for the summer of 2018.
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