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Wednesday's Woes

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Zoe is a woman who normally I would have wanted to see bad things happen too but then when it did, I was like...DAWG, do you guys really need to treat her so badly? Take her best friend...Tamika. Well, Tamika was just plain ol' WRONG for what she did and so therefore I had to side with Zoe. Vaughn, another person on the WRONG SIDE of right, and so one more time I had to side with Zoe, and don't even get me started on Antonio...I just knew he had a little bit more together in his togetherness...
I enjoyed the way Ms. Jackson-Sloan took us into the mind of a woman the like of which all have encountered at one time or another-one we've watched with total amazement wondering how she will land on her feet this time. You can't stop reading until you see if she does or not.
The ending was a nice little surprise which left me asking...So Gayle, what comes next?
Ms. Jackson-Sloan is a great advocate of the strong, independent, contemporary black woman, making her stand on this planet.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Zoe's woes don't just happen on Wednesday, the drama touches every day of the week. Especially since Zoe is catching it from all angles--current man with baby's mama drama; ex-man who still wants to be the next man; family members who can get on the first and last nerve. What's a women to do? Pick up and run away from home? Hey, that is a thought. But Zoe toughs it out and what she does should surprise everyone. Being born on Wednesday does have its advantages. Hats off to Gayle Jackson Sloan. You'll also enjoy Saturday's child. Naleighna Kai, author of Every Woman Needs a Wife.

This was a satisfying second effort by Gayle Jackson Sloan. The book started out a bit slow but then it gripped me towards the middle to no end. It's been years since I read Saturday's Child. I actually want to go back and read it again to refresh my memory on the drama that went down with Sara. With her life finally together, she was a great shoulder to lean on in Wednesday's Woes, but Sister Zoe was the main attraction. Gayle's descriptive style of writing and word usage puts the reader right at the scene of chaos!

There was however a couple of loose ends in this book. I was intrigued by Stephanie's attitude and questionable sexuality. Why was she completely cut out of the book after the funeral was all said and done and her checked bounced? What happened to Gina?? Also, Zoe's dislike of Chris's girlfriend Tribby was mentioned far too many times. I was hoping the girl would at least make an actual appearance in one of the chapters.

I haven't read enough about this family yet. Another "follow-up" please?

Wednesday's Woes was an excellent piece of art work, comparable to Terry McMillian. The novel discussed death, sisterly love, sexual relationships, divorce, blended familes, and so much more. However, Terry can't touch Sloan's sex scenes. Gayle gave you something to think about...
Get a copy today and enjoy the twists and turns as "Wednesday's Woes" dazzles you until the end!~LeBlanc author of "Characters of Lust"

Gayle Jackson Sloan has done it again. She has written another story that is so real, so emotional that you feel as if you know the characters personally. There aren't many books that make me emotional, but Saturday's Child and Wednesday's Woes did.

Sloan has become one of my favorite authors and one who's works I will snatch up as soon as they hit the shelves.

When we met Zoe in Jackson Sloan's debut novel, Saturday's Child, we knew she was a force to be reckoned with. What we did not see was the full force of that reckoning. Wednesday's Woes by Gayle Jackson Sloan, is the story of Zoe, one of four sisters within a blended family.

Zoe feels she has more woes than the average person. What she does not realize is how her own behavior plays into the negativity. After her divorce, she takes up with a much younger man by the name of Antonio, and moves him into her household along with her three teenage children. Her oldest child is dating a girl you would not take home to your momma; her daughter is too smart for her own good and her youngest son is in the middle, not really causing any problems but living amongst the chaos within the household and beyond. Added to this mix are Zoe's sisters and their secret ways and drama and her ex-husband Vaughn and his meddlesome ways. Everything is brought to a climax when a death occurs in the family, which has Zoe reflecting on her life and her past. Just when things appear to settle down and she makes a decision that will affect all, she discovers a secret of Antonio's and later, the secret of her best friend Tamika. All bets are off as to whether or not both relationships will survive. Understand, Zoe has issues with trust; once it is broken there is no turning back as all can attest to.

I looked forward to Jackson-Sloan's sophomore novel because Zoe piqued my interest in her debut. This one provided another racy storyline with strong and believable dialogue, realistic characters, storytelling with uniqueness and strong visualization of people, places and things. Entertaining and captivating without an ending you would come to expect.

Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
APOOO BookClub

What is it about being born on a Wednesday? Zoe Knight was born on a Wednesday... Was that Strike One? Her husband cheated on her... Was that Strike Two? If that's the case, Strike three is going to be a real doozy! Do curve balls count? Will it end there or is whatever happens next going to make it a completely new ballgame??? So many secrets.

Zoe is definitely not living the charmed life. Her children bring their own set of problems. Death or despair seem to be waiting for her around every corner. Some of the things a girl goes through in a lifetime can definitely break any camels back.

Have you ever had a lifelong friendship tested? A trust broken? It's enough to break your heart. See how Ms. Sloan has Zoe deal with these issues along with everything else going on in her life. It has to take a strong woman to deal with the difficulties Zoe is made to face and come through the other side a better person. Ms. Sloan is great for showing that side of her female characters, for whatever doesn't kill you tends to make you stronger. At least in Zoe's case it does.

Pick up where Zoe's troubles began... on Wednesday.

I really enjoyed this book and it felt like I knew the characters personally. I admired Antonio and the twist in the story took me by surprise. I hope there is a sequel. Keep up the good work.

with this read....Wednesday's Woes was excellent!!! I couldn't put the book down because I was so anxious to see what would happen next. The way she worked in the characters from Saturday's Child with the story line of this book will have you anxious to turn the page. Zoe wasn't no joke in Saturday's Child and she definitely holds her own in Wednesday's Woes.

Very nice job Gayle..can't wait for the next one....

In the much anticipated follow-up to Saturday's Child, Gayle Jackson Sloan gives new meaning to the phrase, "Oh, woe is me" in WEDNESDAY'S WOES. Zoe Knight's mother died when she was a baby and growing up she didn't quite have a perfect mother/daughter relationship with her stepmother. With her stepmother now gone and having to assist with the funeral arrangements, Zoe has put into perspective how distant their relationship really was and who was really at fault. Zoe's marriage ended in divorce several years ago due to infidelity, and has caused her to struggle with trust issues and maintaining a relationship with her ex-husband, Vaughn, for the sake of her children. Still carrying some residual feelings for Zoe, Vaughn is quite dismayed that a younger man has replaced him in her life.

Zoe puts a high premium on trust. As Vaughn and her girlfriends know all too well, once you've destroyed her trust, there is no turning back. This is a lesson that Antonio, her new man, will have to learn the hard way. He is harboring a secret that he plans to share at the right time. As Zoe's bestfriend for years, Tamika knows Zoe better than most. However, Tamika, with all her antics, just can't help herself this time. She has a secret eating away at her that has the potenial to destroy their relationship, and if she doesn't tell Zoe soon, it just may come out anyway. Will Zoe be able to withstand the calamity she's about to face?

In her sophomore effort, Gayle Jackson Sloan skillfully weaves a thoroughly entertaining tale, firmly solidifying herself as a major player in the literary industry. WEDNESDAY'S WOES was one of those books that once you start, you just can't stop. I was awestruck by Ms. Sloan's style of writing and the assortment of characters she introduces in some very thought-provoking subplots. She writes in conversational tones similar to what happens between girlfriends chatting during a girl's night out. She added enough suspense and humor to keep me flipping pages well into the night. Her characters were authentic, everyday people and none were put on pedestals. She dealt individually with their various issues and quirks. In the process, she covered a plethora of real life concerns in this book. Chief among them were when girlfriends cross that magical line, the younger man/older woman syndrome, sibling rivalry and forgiveness. WEDNESDAY'S WOES will make for some great discussions. I will be talking about this book for a long time to come.

Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers