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National best-selling author of over twenty-five critically acclaimed multicultural romance and young adult novels, Celeste O. Norfleet was a late bloomer to writing. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she is a graduate of Moore College of Art & Design. An art director and graphic designer for many years, Celeste now devotes her time to writing and creating novels letting her artistic imagination flow through the computer keys. Her romance novels, realistic with a touch of humor, depict strong characters with unpredictable plots and exciting storylines. Her young adult novels delve into dramatic fiction, reflecting current issues facing African-American teens. Celeste currently writes for Harlequin's Kimani Press Arabesque, Kimani Romance and Kimani Press TRU (young adult) lines. Celeste has won several prestigious awards including RSJ 2011 Best Sequel, 2011 Best Hero and 2011 Best Heroine. She has been nominated numerous times for her romance and young adult novels including the 2010 and 2011 RSJ Author of the Year Award, 2009 RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award, 2009 Urban-Reviews Best Romance Award and the 2009 YALSA "Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers" Award. Celeste currently enjoys a quiet life in Virginia with her family.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of Drama,
This review is from: Fast Forward (Kimani TRU (Quality)) (Paperback)
After all she went through in Pushing Pause, especially the family tragedy, Kenisha Lewis is ready to leave all the drama behind her and Fast Forward. But drama seems to follow her wherever she goes or she puts herself right in the middle of it.
Kenisha is kicked out of the school she went to all of her life, Hazelhurst Academy for Girls, and she makes a choice to attend public school. She hangs around the wrong people and changes, but not for the better. She starts making bad choices and doesn't seem to get it when her "real" friends are concerned. Someone she cares about is affected by her careless decisions, and that is when she takes a good look at herself. I had to overlook quite a bit of profanity, but this was a good read. It would be nice if Kenisha didn't use bad language so much, but I do like her. She's an angry girl (understandable under the circumstances)in this story, but she is also very intelligent and talented. Li'l T is cool and I really like the grandmom; a wise woman who loves and supports her granddaughter, but never condones any bad behavior. Norfleet included words of wisdom and valuable lessons and that's a good thing, but there was something mentioned that I totally disagreed with: It was suggested that a particular person's death was God's will. This person committed suicide. I realize this is not a Christian novel, but I really have to say that God is loving and life is a gift. I do not believe it would ever be God's will for anyone to take his/her own life. Satan comes to kill, steal and destroy. God wants us to live life to the fullest. I feel a responsiblity to readers and, most importantly, the heavenly Father to make the truth known. Norfleet does send a message that is very important: Suicide affects the people left behind.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Full Steam Ahead,
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This review is from: Fast Forward (Kimani TRU (Quality)) (Paperback)
Kenisha Lewis was still trying to come to terms with her mother's suicide and the changes that caused in her life and relationship with her immediate family. In Fast Forward, author Celeste O. Norfleet shares with readers how death and other life-changing situations affect the lives of teens and how they respond to them.
It was bad enough that Kenisha had to deal with her mother's sudden death, but when her father moved his mistress into the house the family shared which included Kenisha's two half brothers, it was enough to have her acting out in school, which she certainly did. Kenisha's anger issues spilled out in every aspect of her life until she ended up getting kicked out of the private school she attended since kindergarten. Deciding on her own to move in with her grandmother and attend public school, Kenisha began to make decisions about her life and the people in it without looking back or counting up the cost of her actions. In spite of what she was taught by both her mother and grandmother, Kenisha found herself in situations that could have definitely meant losing her freedom or her life. Will Kenisha find a way to stay true to what she was taught and find a way to come to terms with her situation? Or, will she continue to spiral out of control, suffering the consequences of her actions? I enjoyed reading Fast Forward because sometimes adults forget that children are affected by life-changing events and need an outlet to express themselves and come to terms with what has happened. I recommend this book to coming-of-age teens and young adults. Review by Sharel E. Gordon-Love Apooo BookClub
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drama,
By OOSA Online Book Club "O.O.S.A. Gets It Read!" (World Wide Web, USA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)
This review is from: Fast Forward (Kimani TRU (Quality)) (Paperback)
`Fast Forward' and Kenisha Lewis are back. While she's a little more seasoned, unfortunately, due to the death of her mom, the fact still remains, she's hurting. The school year has just started and she can't seem to get into full gear. While things look the same, it just isn't in Kenisha's world. Her cousin Jade is actually her sister. LaVon, her ex-boyfriend, was cheating all along with her so called friend Chilli and they have a baby on the way. Then if that weren't bad enough, she's forced to live in a house that used to be her home with her mom and dad with his new family. Expulsion is the final thread and Kenisha decides that Virginia just may not be the right fit for her.
In D.C. she has a chance to start anew. Unfortunately, with public school comes a new cast of characters, shenanigans and issues. Things seem to keep pivoting in the wrong direction. Can Kenisha learn to navigate her life before she gets in over her head? Again, `Fast Forward' is a great read. I could fully understand and relate to this character's emotions. I enjoyed the fact that the story wasn't perfect and that there were consequences to her missteps. I do hope that this isn't the last that we've seen of this series. Reviewed by: Lauren
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