Ninety-Nine and a Half Just Won't Do

Kimberly Matthews has done it again. Admittedly I didn't warm up to Genesis Taylor quite as quickly as I did to December Elliott (The Perfect Shoe) but when I did, it was on! (smile) The reader is drawn into Genesis' humble, ordinary life complete with struggles that were handed down from her family rather than created by her own hands. In an effort to "come up" she relies on quick rather than honorable to create a new reality for herself. Unfortunately she fools even herself and allows it to go to her head somewhat. Just as in life, things come full circle and she ends up having to meet herself and confront her personal prejudices and lifelong opinions in order to get what is best for her. Along the way we have to deal with Taunya who seriously made me understand why some people dump their friends on the way up. That girl was pure trouble even when she didn't mean to be. Karilyn made me want to leave where I was (at the time of the reading) and walk to Hampton Virginia to knock her slam out! My blood pressure was up reading the last fourth of the novel. I appreciated the ending (which I will not give away) but I felt that the author wrapped up each part of the storyline in the right manner. Once again, a very good read. Oh and Aungie? Now THAT was a trip! LOL

Girl, you have outdone yourself! Ninety-Nine And A Half is your best yet! I started reading the book at 8:30 p.m. last night and I just finished it at 1:30 a.m.! I couldn't put the book down until I found out how it all ended! I can't wait for your next book! Beautiee