Dont Get It Twisted
In Eric Pete's Don't Get It Twisted, Isrie Walker and Deja Douglas are perfect examples of two savvy sister-friends who are plagued by dating drama. In the first chapter, Mr. Pete introduces Isrie. As the scene unfolds, the author sets the stage for analyzing her man troubles. An unfaithful beau pulls a heartless stunt that proves that he will no longer be worth her time. Ryan proves to be the epitome of the male player that most females will love to hate. Shortly thereafter, Deja Douglas enters the scene. The self-employed photographer gains a nemesis that happens to be a conceited model that loves to flaunt her beauty and sex appeal-Sophia. Just when Deja gives in to what she thinks are a few sparks of chemistry with someone new, catty Sophia proves to be as much trouble as she is beautiful. Before you prepare to serve her up all of the blame, slow down and prepare to do a tad bit more observing! Miss Sophia is not the only one who engages in poor behavior. Cunning Ivan has two women digging him at the same time, and he is making a fool of at least one of them. Why and how the pretty boy dupes Ms. X will leave you shaking your head at his most telling character flaw. Combine each of these factors in the plot pot, and things get twisted enough. Add Deja's brother, Theron, a dash of self-esteem issues that haunt both friends, a series of unsettling events, and the recipe begins to simmer and spill over into a full boil. As the plot advances, the reader should detect the makings of a good soap opera.
Isrie and Deja are both likeable and easily reminiscent of close girlfriends, in real life. Although the author is a man, he manages to capture the essence of female voices and girlfriend bonds, rather well. Mr. Pete creates characters that can be both pitied and despised, and loved and adored. The subplot that provides a slight glimpse of the modeling world proves to be fresh and unique. I commend the author for thinking out of the box and tackling the issue of deception, on many layered levels. In the end, conflict borne of tales from the heart is transformed into a believable resolution. How Isrie and Deja both get there will make you feel warm and fuzzy all over.
Reviewed By: Andrea Blackstone, Black Butterfly Review
Dont Get It Twisted
Eric Pete
ISBN: 0451216547
Publisher: NAL Trade
October 4, 2005