Happiness in Jersey, Prototype Series: Book 1 by Jacinta Howard
A Review by DWP
The only things in Jersey Kincaid's world that she has time for are keeping her grades up so that she doesn't lose her scholarship to South Texas University, playing the bass in her band, The Prototype, and satisfying her coffee addiction. Oh, and the occasional random hook-up she indulges in to pass the time.
Love? Eh, not so much. Save that crap for a Katherine Heigl or Natalie Portman movie.
Jersey's seen enough in life (courtesy of her Pops) to realize that undying romance is nothing more than a myth used to sell books and movie tickets. As she knows too well, the only thing inevitable in life is death - love is definitely not promised.
That's why when Jersey meets Isaiah "Zay" Broussard, with his soulful gray eyes, quick wit, and easy charm, she's determined to remain aloof. She doesn't have time to get sidetracked by fleeting fantasies, even if she does feel an unexplainable connection to Zay she's never experienced before.
But when his interest in her only seems to intensify, despite her attempts to brush him off, she gets to see a side of him and herself she didn't expect....
Review Notes
Audio Book Publication Year: 2019
An installment in a Series? Yes
Narrator (s): Wesleigh Siobhan
Getting to know the only female member of the group was enthralling. Jersey’s story needs to be told, and Jacinta Howard did that. Jersey was such a complex character and by the end of this story you will love her
Happiness in Jersey kicked this series off right. The whole series is about these band members and this one in particular shows how friends can become family. It's so easy to love all the characters, especially Zay. Zay was everything. If you’re looking for young black love at its finest, then look no further. The only thing I would've changed would be getting a second POV. Other than that, the story was perfect.
Wesleigh Siobhan transported you into the mind of a young college girl trying to find her way in life. She brought every emotion to the forefront of this character. You felt like you were experiencing all these highs and lows with Jersey. Wesleigh always commits to her roles and this story was no different. She not only understood her assignment, she exceeded it.
Reading Recommendation? Yes!
Rating: NORTH STAR RATING
Content Warnings? Yes; Physical abuse/violence
