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Shot Glass Diva

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Shot Glass Diva is a coming of age story. The lead character Honey hails from a prominent family in New York, but loves to live life on her own terms. It is the typical story of a rebellous teen. Honey endures heartache, heartbreak, and teenage pregnancy. After living the life of a mistress, which leads to being framed for murder she finally realizes it time to take responsibility for her past actions.In the end Honey creates a stable life for her family and herself.

Shot Glass Diva was neither completely boring or off the seat, page turning. It was just in between. Honey Davis is a teenager who comes from a rich but strict family. After betraying her family, they kick Honey to the curb and she moves with her boyfriend down south. After things go bittersweet there and Honey gets older, she decides from now on men have to pay big bucks to be with her. She soon meets her jackpot, Sammie Lee. She plays the ultimate role as his mistress and gets great benefits and everything seems wonderful for Honey. However, things go wrong again when Sammie Lee's wife is murdered and everyone thinks Honey's the murderer. On top of that, Honey learns that her other love is in danger. Now she has to grow up, prove she isn't the murderer and fight for her young daughter. Luckily she has lifelong friends to help. Shot Glass Diva was a decent read, not absolutely have-to-read fantastic but not downright terrible either, just an ok urban fiction read. 3/5.

Growing up with the best of everything was nothing new to Honorina Estelle Davis, simply known as "Honey." Coming from wealthy parents, Honey experienced the good life: the best clothes, culture, anything that Honey wanted, she got it. But sometimes looks can be deceiving. Honey did not get along with her strict and domineering mother who had a drinking problem, and Honey rebelled in the worst way. Sex and alcohol became accustomed to Honey at a young age. When Honey brings shame to the Davis name, she is "cut off" from her trust fund and is left on her own. Honey does what she knows best, hustle. Honey learns fast and quick how to get what she wants from men. Whatever is needed to get the job done, even if it includes drugging men and unsuspecting victims, Honey is down for it. Honey then comes across Sammie who turns her world upside down. Now a suspect in a murder, how will Honey get out of this mess?

Mikaylo was Honey's first love. He was eighteen, half black and Puerto Rican. Mikaylo was a pretty boy who could speak fluent Spanish and keep it hood when he wanted to. When Honey discovers she is pregnant, she looks to Mikaylo to come up with a plan to get her out of the situation. But the plan involves leaving her child with people she doesn't even know. Upon the birth of their daughter, is Mikaylo the stand-up guy he appears to be?

Ritchie, a friend of Honey's from back in the day, is known as a "booster." Anything you need, Ritchie can get it. He takes Honey under his wing as her mentor. He teaches her the trade of everything he knows and also opens up his home to Honey. But Ritchie has problems of his own: a crazy girlfriend named Tatiana who doesn't buy the platonic relationship between Honey and Ritchie. What is Ritchie supposed to do? Should he put his friend out on the street to appease Tatiana, or end his relationship with his girlfriend altogether?

Sammie Lee was an investment broker who meets Honey. He offers her a proposition she can't turn down: the job as a "mistress." Her living expenses and a condo are all at her disposal as long as she is available when he needs her. Sometimes everything that looks good isn't always good. When Sammie Lee's wife is murdered, more skeletons come out the closet, including questions about sexuality, lies, and deceit. Is Sammie the man he says he is?

Shot Glass Diva was an interesting read. It showed how one person can go from wealth without a care in the world to being on the other side, hustling and doing whatever it takes to survive. I enjoyed the book because it showed the growth of the main character Honey. She went from being a spoiled brat to a mature mother doing whatever she has to do to regain the custody of her daughter after she finds out her daughter is in foster care. I also like how Jacki Simmons gave detailed background on all the characters involved because it allowed you to set the scene and get a grasp of the storyline better.

Reviewed by Kristin
for Urban Reviews

I had a very hard time accepting the storyline and felt like the personalities were unmatched, the action at times too absurd and the setting even seemed forced. SHOT GLASS DIVA struggled severely. Jackie Simmons apparently hit a concrete void as she attempted to write a compelling story about affluent African Americans, who hail not only from legitimate money, but old money. Instead of delivering on the premise, this novel reverts as if speaking about minor crack money. I'm very disappointed that the book would go from such a strong possibility with the Talented Tenth to the predictability of turning tricks.



Reviewed by Taye

Shot Glass Diva by Jacki Simmons is a fast-paced, page-turner that will have you on the edge of your seat waiting for the ride to stop. Meet Honey Davis, a spoiled-brat so to speak, growing up in an exceptional wealthy family; Honey does not want for anything. She is a daddy's girl and shows signs of resentment towards her overbearing mother. Honey refuses to listen to rules and regulations and instead wants to live life on her own terms. When faced with drugs, alcohol, and an unplanned pregnancy, Honey is forced to grow up fast.

Still not willing to give her mother the benefit of the doubt that "mothers' know best," Honey drops out of school to get her hustle on. Meeting Sammie Lee has not only been the come-up she was looking for, but she could be falling in love with him. The catch is Sammie is married, and his wife, Lola, is not going down without a fight. Trips, expensive jewels and the home of her dreams has Honey sitting back reflecting on her life and how she got to where she is today. Thinking about how she abandoned her daughter and missing her reveals to the readers that Honey is witnessing a breakthrough; and she goes on the hunt for her daughter.

Can Honey turn her life around? Is it too late to make amends with her parents for the rebellious teen she was? Can she let Sammie be with his family and leave all that crooked mess alone? I loved this story, it was a real coming-of -age tale where the heroine comes full circle and welcomes maturity beyond our belief. I recommend this book to readers of all genres; and especially young adults.

Reviewed by: Cheryl Hayes
APOOO BookClub

When I first saw the cover for this book, I thought it would be the typical read...female scheming dudes out of their money and jewels makes a come up. I was truly surprised to read that Honey actually had to face serious realistic consequences for her actions.

This was such a refreshing book. I started it last night about eleven and was hooked. I forced myself to sleep at 1:00am and then took the book with me to work. Needless to say, I didn't get any work done because I HAD to finish the book.

Shot Glass Diva was an excellent read. It showed the maturity and growth of Honey Davis and at the end I couldn't help but to be proud of her and her accomplishments!

This book was a complete page turner in my opinion. It takes you on the journey of Honey who had it all but still wanted that life of the streets. She eventually learns her lesson but at a heavy price. I would recommend this book to anyone who's looking for something to easily catch their attention. It is however a quick read. I read it over the weekend.

Shot Glass Diva is a page turner! I couldn't put it down until the very end! Honey had a very hard life but she made it through! I highly recommend Shot Glass Diva!

When I first started reading shot glass diva I thought it was your typical urban fiction book but Jacki Simmons kept it very real. There are consequences that come with the choices we make. I felt sorry for honey a little but she was doing some real dirt. In the end she prove to us that she learned her lesson and did what was right for herself and daughter. Now thats whats up!!!

Shot Glass Diva is a story that shows you that money does not always buy happiness and elegance. Honey knows what she wants and will do whaver it takes to get it.