Review: `It took me a little while discover, wolves in sheeps coats pretending to be lovers...'
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 7, 2012
`The Mitchell Sister's,' Etta, Twyla, and Elle are sisters that are very close, headstrong and fearless with a hustler's mentality inherited from their father, Elliott.  Raised in the church, singing in the choir under their mother's direction, the sister's also have a deep belief in GOD.  These girls find adventure and mischief at an early age in the hood with the neighborhood gangstas leaving them with wisdom, street sense and bought lessons.  We venture into their audacious lives through the eyes of baby girl, Elle as she lands the central role.  Elle exhibits innocence in life and love which is overshadowed with her interaction with the grimiest females and dudes in the streets.H.B.I.C. has fascinating characters that Ms. McGill captivates her reads with but the under thread of the storyline focusing on the antics of juveniles playing adult games lightens the intensity.  Travel this road of lies, cheating, sexual promiscuity, teen pregnancy, heartbreak, betrayals, determination and intelligence as well as these youngster's thirst for that fast money.  This was an enjoyable read but I found myself questioning the scenarios versus their age, supervision and consequences...a lot of risks with the end results being too neatly packaged for the daring girls to be very realistic.  The voice was more narrative which altered the flow of the tale in my personal opinion.  A worthy read solidified with Ms. McGill's critically acclaimed stamp!  I vivaciously applaud the author for the model gracing the cover of the books...impeccably beautiful!!!  I was proud to see a Beautiful Bonafide Black Woman as the cover girl!  Ms. McGill, you are without a doubt a class act and your work transcends time and fads!  I foresee longevity, immeasurable growth, and limitless accolades for you my sista!  So proud of you and for you!  Now for an authentic book junkie move...when are Jay & Portia and the crew coming back for another family reunion!?!?!?!  Yes I'm a ryder for CMcGill!!!  Mos Def!!