Review: A great gateway read for non-urban readers
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 2, 2013
First, I'd like to note that I DON'T READ URBAN FICTION (like, at all), but after reading the blurb I was willing to try Frankie Blanco because it didn't sound like it would be too far out of my reach.  I'm glad I decided to give it a chance - it really was very good.The first chapter grabbed my attention immediately, and sets the quick pace for the rest of the story.  The author has written a strangely unlikable title character (Frankie), and I actually found myself rooting for the "bad guys."  That's not to say anything bad about the writing of this story - that I sided with the villains in this story says a lot about the author's ability to make the reader feel things for characters - even when they make selfish, horrible decisions.The ending is part expected/part surprise, which makes for the proverbial "unexpected twist" we all want in a suspense title.  I'm looking forward to reading more of June's works.  If you've never read anything of his, or are new to urban fiction, then I highly recommend starting with Frankie Blanco.