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​Darlene Ramirez reviews Southern Tears of Karma by Otiti-Uwagbai-Wright
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The writer's ability truly played a role in my attachment for Melissa as she pens her tale of the character’s spurned childhood. Creating the youngest character of three,  Otiti-Uwagbai-Wright welcomes you into her efficacious perception ensnaring you with Melissa’s ready-made reasons to justify her actions. As the story unfolds I was compelled to keep reading.  Melissa’s life mirrored my own during young adulthood consequently creating an emotional attachment to her personal decisions and emotional outcomes.  Perhaps that is why I read this book in less than two days which is not the norm for me. I found myself so desperate to side with Melissa that I was biased to her shortcomings.  My willingness to overlook her flaws kept me blind to her true life circumstances.  Eventually, my moral compass had seen the light of reality but not before she had me so hooked to her drama that I was sad the book ended.  This book does not disappoint when it comes to a fast and easy read.  I appreciated the twists and turns and every chance encounters with karma.  Although I hear there may be a sequel, I can only hope the next assignation with Melissa doesn’t leave me wanting for something only she can have?

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