Bookish Tuesday- Lola by Melissa Scrivner

For a debut novel, crime with a strong female protagonist non the less, this book was more than I expected and I'm hoping for a series.



While this isn't a book I would have normally gravitated towards, it was recommended to me by a friend, It was well worth the recommendation and I hope you'll give it a try too.

Lola, is a twenty six year old girlfriend of Garcia the leader of the Crenshaw Six, or is he? The rough and violent gang is up an coming one on the streets of south central LA. For a small group they have managed to build quite a reputation in the area, and are working to expand their territory. But it's not Garcia with all of the ideas and drive it's Lola.

She's a brilliant strategist with a passion to succeed, but due to her situation she would never be taken serious, so she plays the part of the submissive girlfriend while protecting the gang from betrayals and violence. She's torn between helping herself, and doing whats best for her neighborhood and family. She is responsible for a younger brother ,who tests her at every turn and endangers himself and others.

The Crenshaw Six becomes involved in a drug transaction that isn't at all what it seems and then they are pressured into making it right, when it wasn't right to begin with, It's a series of cat and mouse transactions between big players with this small gang in the middle. The situation spins out of control and while Lola is trying to keep the gang alive she is also protecting a neighbors child from the realities of her own childhood.

I'd warn readers that there is violence, quite bloody violence, and language but don't let that keep you from picking up this book. It's gritty and not a feel good read but it is worth your time.