Daughters by Ayana Ellis
Three best friends, Naomi, Shantel and Jameela find themselves entangled in one another’s lives way deeper than they could have ever imagined when their childhood traumas begin to surface.
After a tumultuous break up with her fiancé', Naomi finds herself single and participating in a whirlwind of sexual exploits and one-night stands. But her promiscuity lands her straight into danger's arms, causing her to spiral out of control. Jameela has a new man in her life and her friends grow suspicious once her behavior starts to change for the worse when she begins to become judgmental toward their relationships and lifestyles. Meela is knocked off her high horse when her man's identity is revealed, causing her to lash out resulting in the loss of her closest relationships. Shantel seemingly has it all but encounters turbulence when her then boyfriend, Yusef, confronts his demons to rectify his unusual sexual appetite, revealing his troublesome childhood. Just as her heart is on the mend and she begins to settle into marital bliss, a ghost from her past visits her causing an upheaval in her perfect world causing her usually lighthearted and loving nature to become rigid and reclusive.
Daughters, the first installment in the series takes readers through the minds of three women, going through an emotional battle to become who they know they are destined to be. Infidelity, lies and betrayal plague three best friends throughout their lives, sending them on a mission to heal their inner child. But only the truth will lead to testimony as they confront the source of their traumas in this explosive novel that touches on family dynamics and how it can affect your outlook on relationships and love.
When given the opportunity to face the root of their traumas, each woman will inevitably begin a new journey. Will they choose to forgive and heal or begrudge and remain unchanged.
Daughters by Ayana Ellis
Was hoping for something different. It was like all the other books I have read.. but it was okay
This book was such a good read! The author captures your attention on page 1 & keeps you turning pages wanting more!!!
Listennnnnnn….. This Author right here???! NEVER misses! I experienced so many emotions reading this book! Laughter, Side eyeing characters, Loving them again, Crying, Smiling, back to Side Eyeing Characters, back to LOVING them All again, more Laughter.. And so on! I’m telling you this book will have you feeling like you personally know the characters.. And let’s be real, Some of us do know people that fit the role of the characters and it may even be you! I know for sure I was able to relate in so many ways with these characters. Each and every one of them in some way or another. All in all, the Sisterhood is Real.. And this is a must buy! I’m waiting “patiently” (or not so patiently) for the next one .. Let’s gooo!!! ☺️
This book was amazing, the characters are so relatable I felt like I knew them. This is a book about sisterhood's friendship relationships that we can all relate to. It’s a must read can’t wait for the next book in this series.!
As I knew I would be, I AM STUCK!!!! My body says that it is time to go to sleep and my mind is telling me, just one more chapter. As I read I am able to envision each character and their expressions and I just need to know what happens next. Thank you Ayanna for making me want to sit down somewhere and read again.
