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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Even better than the last?,
By Kharabella "Kharabella" (Somewhere in the midwest . . .) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nappily Faithful: A Novel (Paperback)
Caution: The series started with NAPPILY EVER AFTER, but the second book was WOULD I LIE TO YOU?, not NAPPILY MARRIED (which was number three). So this, NAPPILY FAITHFUL, is the fourth book of the series.
But no need to re-read everything, unless you are just curious. They are all good, but you should be able to read this one, and enjoy Venus' world, all on its own. As I read, I wondered if I had missed pieces of the last novels. I hadn't -- there actually were a lot of missing puzzle pieces that weren't revealed until this book. I have read each book of the series, and I've been hooked since the first. I thought that the series was just about a strong black woman. I am so pleased to see that it is, and has probably always been, about black love, trust, truth, friendships, relationships and forgiveness. Of course, with all of that, there is also a heck of a lot of drama -- more than I am generally used to. But I remained thoroughly interested and entertained. Venus is a memorable character, and I really hope a movie is eventually made --this is good stuff! Oh, and this novel would be great for a book club. I can't wait to ask my girlfriends what they think about Trevelle!
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Still Nappily,
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This review is from: Nappily Faithful: A Novel (Paperback)
Nappily Faithful by Trisha Thomas is a tangled web of love, faith, lies and betrayal and Thomas' most ambitious storyline to-date in the series. As the story opens, readers find Venus and Jake recently settled in Atlanta; trying to move forward after debilitating circumstances encountered in Los Angeles. Jake is recovering from a close brush with the law and Venus is barely surviving mentally after suffering a miscarriage. As though the sudden and unexpected move to Atlanta, and their mental well-being, over the last few months was not enough, Venus must now get ready for the biggest battle of her life...fighting for custody of her toddler daughter, Mya.
Airic, Mya's biological father, has not wanted anything to do with Mya since Venus found she was pregnant with child years ago. Now that he is newly wed to Trevelle Doval, a popular television evangelist, Airic is being pushed to present a front of being a loving father and family man for Doval's followers. His speech and sound bites are what are expected of someone who has just had a `come to Jesus' moment--"I'm ready to be a father to my child, even though I've been absent for the last three years, and she calls another man daddy, God has shown me the errors of my ways, and I'm ready to step in and assume my rightful role. Oh yes, and I believe I should sue for full custody of my daughter, because her mama deliberately kept me out of her life." With Doval in the background, egging Airic to sue for full custody, something smells rotten and readers quickly wonder just how sincere Airic's actions are. After all, would not it be easier to start a family of your own, with your newly beloved wife, rather than rip a toddler from the only parents she has ever known? Is not that the Christianly thing to do? What would Jesus do? It appears that Jesus has been left out of the equation as human egos take over. Emotions run high and all stops are pulled out, as an innocent child's fate lies in the wings. Venus' antics and instability appear to give Airic and Trevelle the ammunition they need to gain full custody of Mya. But, just when all hope appears gone, skeletons quickly begin to fall out of the closet for all involved, including secondary characters like the judge in charge of the custody case. But, are they enough and in time for Venus to retain custody of her daughter? I have been a fan of Trisha Thomas and the Nappily character, Venus, since the first book in the series was penned years ago. Although some of the characters' actions were way over-the-top and others predictable, as a mom and a sucker for a good storyline, I kept quickly turning the pages to see how the scenarios would play out. Four books later, I am still wedded to Venus and the series. However, many in my reading family do not share my enthusiasm. I would like to see Thomas' fan base grow among my peers, so I would like to see her branch out and give us new characters and themes in her next books. Thomas is a talented writer and I want others to discover and experience her beyond Venus and gang. In the meantime, I recommend Nappily Faithful to those who still enjoy Venus reads and others who have not had a chance to experience Thomas' works. Nappily Faithful is a quick, for entertainment purposes only read, that can be read in one sitting on a lazy afternoon or anytime you want to cuddle up with a book. Reviewed by Yasmin APOOO BookClub
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Don't worry, be happy,
By The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nappily Faithful: A Novel (Paperback)
NAPPILY FAITHFUL by Trisha R. Thomas relates the story of Jake, Venus and Mya, after they move from Los Angeles to Atlanta. They are hoping to get away from the unpleasantness that happened to them on the West Coast. Jake was accused of murdering his accountant and Venus had her own tragedy while in Los Angeles. Even though they've moved, they are still having difficulty relating to each other. To top off their agony, Airic, who is Mya's biological father, suddenly decides he wants to see her, after totally ignoring her for all three years of her life. His wife, Trevelle, a well-known television evangelist, seems to be behind his demands. Airic doesn't want just visitation, he wants full custody and comes up with plenty of reasons why it should happen, not the least of which is Jake having been accused of murder and the seeming instability of Venus. The court fight is on and Trevelle, fighting her own demons, is pushing hard from the sidelines. Who will win this tragic case?
NAPPILY FAITHFUL is suspenseful as well as entertaining. Each time a problem seems to be solved, it blossoms again in a new and dangerous way. Trevelle is an evil woman, claiming ties to the Lord as she attempts to cover her own sins. Airic is the easy going sort who lets himself be pushed around, while Jake is morose and Venus verges on insanity. The characters were so well-developed you could feel the angst each of them felt as they fought. I truly enjoyed this book and looked forward to reading others by Trisha Thomas. Reviewed by Alice Holman of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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