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D.R.E.A.M.: Drugz Rule Everything Around Me
- India Black Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Nicole Small
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Alex King
- 25-04-22
Enjoyable. I need more.
I love the song quotes spread cutely into the story. The narration was brilliant. The ending of the story felt a bit abrupt but it alludes to a part two. I can’t help but picture lil meech (big meech in the BMF tv show) as Dream! And the actress that plays Tiffany in ‘the chi’ as India.
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- MF
- 06-07-20
I really want to like this story
I really hate when author’s fill they book with other ppl songs. Also you don’t have to recap the story each and every part just to fill the pages. It was more annoying than anything hearing the same old stuff over and over. We got it! This book could have been 5 hrs long and got straight to the storyline, instead of the same on, on and on recaps! Couldn’t take no more of his moms death storyline. Want my credit back asap
16 people found this helpful
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- Candace M. Lucas
- 27-07-20
I can't wait for the next one!
Dope book. I want to jump right into the next one! When does it come out???😀😀😀
10 people found this helpful
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- Arthur Balderas
- 06-07-20
Excellent book!
The narrator was awesome for this book. she has been the best narrator I've heard, even though I do have my other favorites. Extremely well written and read. ❤
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- Mrs. Bennett
- 09-07-20
Disappointed
So disappointed. Am I the only person who realizes this is an abusive relationship? As a strong black woman, this book seems more for a woman who is weak-minded. There's nothing alluring or cute about a man who berates, belittles, controls and puts hands on you...I was lost from that moment on. The book makes it seem like those things are all worth it if he is sexy, street, buys you things and is loving every now and then. What about the young women reading this book? The ones who are lost and maybe are looking for love? The ones with with no fathers, the ones away from home trying to be great, etc.? Of course it's just a book but words hold POWER. I wasn't feeling this at all. This sent all the wrong messages. The only thing that made any sense was the knowledge her mom gave her but why wait until she's grown and out your house to give her insight? This is a LOVE story??? No sequel needed.
9 people found this helpful
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- Taran
- 16-07-20
Good AF!!
I love how the relationship was not rushed like most of these type of books. The book was overall well written and paced. I'm sooo ready for book 2, omg I can't wait!!
7 people found this helpful
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- MZ Lady
- 08-08-20
TOO MANY SONGS!!
OK the story line was decent but there were all these SONG LYRICS written throughout the book which ADDED NOTHING. I really wish writers would stop doing that. Not looking for book two in this series or anything else from this author because of that.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-08-20
Wheeeew!! My heart is on edge!
Keisha!!! I haven't been so on edge,excited, and in this much suspense in forever. It has been so long since a book has made me go through ALL of the emotions! ughh. I Love It!!! I haven't even finished the book YET (I'm trying to savor it as long as I can), nor do I ever write reviews, but here I am! You out did yourself! I NEED MORE! And Nicole, You are my forever fave!!!
Please listen to this one! You are missing out if you skip over this book!
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- Khalahia Greer
- 31-07-20
Good book
I love the READER !! I think she made the story better bc how she acts it out .
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- Anonymous User
- 11-07-20
Dare to Dream
Urban at it's best.
I just finished it and I want more!
Nicole Small "amazing
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- Shell
- 07-07-20
Absolutely love this book and the narrator ALWAYS
Loved this book! I always love when books are narrated by Ashley Nicole!! please write more books of this stature and please please always use the same narrator.
3 people found this helpful