Dare
Dec 2007 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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Meet Maya Hope. Double-dipped in cocoa with brick-house curves, she's a lover of jazz, a political poet, and a sociologist. Her best friend and roommate, Athena Jackson, is her opposite in every way -- a petite ex-cheerleader who's always blaring rap, grinding out rhymes, and ready to take the next man home. When Maya is forced to pinch-hit in an audition and bust Athena's rhymes, she finds herself on an undercover escapade in the wild world of hip-hop as the raw, sexy, roughneck Jezebel. After striking a deal with her own personal devil, Maya sets off on the tempting roller-coaster ride of a lifetime -- finding music, more fun than she's ever had, and even a man or two...but not without consequences. Brimming with electric sensuality, Dare is an unforgettable, envelope-pushing odyssey of two gutsy women playing by their own rules.
Meet Maya Hope. Double-dipped in cocoa with brick-house curves, she's a lover of jazz, a political poet, and a sociologist. Her best friend and roommate, Athena Jackson, is her opposite in every way -- a petite ex-cheerleader who's always blaring rap, grinding out rhymes, and ready to take the ne...
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January 6, 2008
I received this book from a gift exchange at work. I was skeptical because I live in NYC and ride the subway where frankly I see young African Americans reading books with ridiculous titles and plots. When I realized the Dare was set in the world of hip hop, I was doubly turned off. However, as a passionate reader I will give almost anything a 15 page chance. Fifteen pages in, I was hooked. What a really interesting human story! For some reason, I noticed that the book wears the tag of erotica. That is definitely a misleading label. Dare was a fun and thoughtfully written contemporary story. There was one or two sex scenes in 350 plus pages-- hardly erotica. Abiola Abrams is also a poetic writer. I actually ended up ordering copies of Dare myself and giving them as holiday gifts. I tend to shy away from doing reviews, but I really enjoyed this book. Dare is not about hip hop, it is about a 30 something year old woman in her second coming of age, and it was fascinating that the author considers this a modern retelling of Faust or The Wizard of Oz. There are affirmations worked into the story. Book club questions too! Well done!
About the author
ABIOLA ABRAMS is the host of BET's hit indie film competition The Best Shorts, airing throughout the United States and the Caribbean. As a writer, filmmaker, and self-proclaimed TV big mouth, her goal is to use pop culture to create uncommon inspiration: politically, emotionally, and sexually. Abiola's writing is featured in Eve Ensler's anthology A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer and the upcoming anthology Behind the Bedroom Door, edited by Self magazine's Paula Derrow. Abiola's art films range from edgy "chick flicks" to socially conscious documentaries. Her work has been seen in theaters, museums, galleries, and festivals worldwide. Dare is her debut novel. Find out more at her interactive website: www.thegoddessfactory.com.
ABIOLA ABRAMS is the host of BET's hit indie film competition The Best Shorts, airing throughout the United States and the Caribbean. As a writer, filmmaker, and self-proclaimed TV big mouth, her goal is to use pop culture to create uncommon inspiration: politically, emotionally, and sexually. Ab...
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