Review: 'I'd Rather Have Love...'
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 2, 2014
Louchanna “Lucky” Williams is a college student focused on her education and coerced into a blind date finds herself bedazzled by the sexy amber eyes of Carlos Johnson.  Carlos is a made man that has his mind on his money and his money on his mind…until he encounters a green-eyed beauty that enchants him with her innocence and all of a sudden, this pessimist…believes in love and luck.  Tyanna is through with the boys in the hood and their antics, armed with her degree and beauty, she’s a professional woman looking for a professional man.  Keema has been through the ringer in life, and now that the love of her life is back…they have to see if that teenage love affair is strong enough to overshadow the ills of their past and bless their future.  Bff’s and fam, Lucky, Ty and Keema all ride hard for each other, but when love enters the picture will this trio be able to withstand the turning of each new season…knowing that ‘it is what it is…and that’s mos def how it is.Love, lust, jealousy, drugs, arrogance, secrets, baby mama drama, paternity tests, distrust, and infidelity guarantee a dynamic read.  It Is What It Is…was such an engaging read filled to the brim with emotional scenes executed to near perfection with spellbinding characters.  Despite the plot being the average hood love/friendship tale, the orchestration was so vividly visual… the verbiage and interaction had a lyrical clarity that resonated a memorable sound that placed this novel in a category of its very own distinction.  Comical scenes intermingled amidst the struggles, insecurity, estrangements and reconciliations ensure an addictive as well as classic read.  Editing and grammar issues were grave distractions in an otherwise spectacular read.  EX.  barley should have been barely too many times to keep count, as well as whining should have been winding.  Overlapping conversations and the lack of scene separation proved to be confusing components as well.  The inconclusive ending was disappointing, although the author graced the readers with a fulfilling read.  4.48