Nicholas McCane
Welcome to the Boom Town, the most notorious Black strip club in the A (Atlanta). This book is about two dancers, one new (Charm) and one well-known headliner (Lucky), who both vanish without a trace. Both women share a connection: They’re linked to a dangerous, powerful, and wealthy man.
Lyriq, another headliner, who is close friends and ex-partner to Lucky, tries to figure out what is going on. But does she have what it takes to save these women before it’s too late?
This was my first read by Nic Stone. The book started out a little confusing, only because the author uses both the dancer’s real names and stage names. Plus, two of the main characters’ first names start with an L. On more than one occasion, I confused Lyriq with Lucky and vice versa. Check your triggers because there is violence, SA, and drama throughout this. Basically, everything you would expect from a story about the most infamous strip club in Atlanta.
Once I got comfortable with everyone’s names and the story started moving, Nic Stone took us on a ride. The author was descriptive. The storytelling, along with the physical copy and audiobook, allowed me to fully immerse into this world.
Nic Stone normally writes YA. This was her first attempt at an adult novel, and I felt like she did great. This would have been a five-star read for me if it weren’t for two things.
I struggled early on with who was who.
The buildup was intense and suspenseful, but then the climax felt rushed and flat.
I’m definitely going back to read her YA novels. She gained another fan.
Welcome to the Boom Town, the most notorious Black strip club in the A (Atlanta). This book is about two dancers, one new (Charm) and one well-known headliner (Lucky), who both vanish without a trace. Both women share a connection: They’re linked to a dangerous, powerful, and wealthy man.
Lyriq, another headliner, who is close friends and ex-partner to Lucky, tries to figure out what is going on. But does she have what it takes to save these women before it’s too late?
This was my first read by Nic Stone. The book started out a little confusing, only because the author uses both the dancer’s real names and stage names. Plus, two of the main characters’ first names start with an L. On more than one occasion, I confused Lyriq with Lucky and vice versa. Check your triggers because there is violence, SA, and drama throughout this. Basically, everything you would expect from a story about the most infamous strip club in Atlanta.
Once I got comfortable with everyone’s names and the story started moving, Nic Stone took us on a ride. The author was descriptive. The storytelling, along with the physical copy and audiobook, allowed me to fully immerse into this world.
Nic Stone normally writes YA. This was her first attempt at an adult novel, and I felt like she did great. This would have been a five-star read for me if it weren’t for two things.
I struggled early on with who was who.
The buildup was intense and suspenseful, but then the climax felt rushed and flat.
I’m definitely going back to read her YA novels. She gained another fan.