Last Stop from Innocence

By: Takerra Allen

Narrated by: Shayna Small

Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

A nostalgic tale of first love, first loss, and the budding womanhood of a Black girl in the '90s.

Tragedy flips Amore Brown’s world on its axis right before she heads off to college. Having to sit tight for the summer, she chooses Jersey City, New Jersey - the home of her estranged father - to pass the time. Here, in urban grit, a stark contrast to the comforts of suburbia, she reconnects with a long-lost cousin for some final months of summer excursions, enrooting, and evolving. But it could never be that simple, even if it were all so simple then....

How much will Amore have to lose in order to find herself? On the road to the woman she is becoming and removed from the girl she is no more, one stop changes her path forever.

"Girls just want to have fun" transforms into the kindling of summer romance tucked into the crust of good times, tribulations, close calls, and one hot summer in Jersey. Amore meets THE guy, finds solace, heals fresh wounds, and battles the thorny relationship with her father, all while learning that heartache has no limits.

©2020 Takerra Allen (P)2021 Podium Audio

Amazing

An amazing book and an absolutely amazing audio book performance. From the very beginning to the last word to the end such a gripping story. Shayna Small bravo!

Loved it!!! Very unpredictable!

I love it when I can’t predict what’s going to happen in a story. This read kept me engaged and interested!

OBSESSED!!!

This book was only my 2nd audible book experience. My first was the 50 Shades of Grey series, which I listened to a few years ago and I must say that this one was FAAAAAAAAAR better and the narration provided by Shayna Small was absolutely superb! Once I started listening, I couldn’t get through my work day without finishing it. There was so much that I could personally relate to - from the hip hop musical references, to the summer of first love … just a really great book! I’m a proud fan, Takerra Allen and Shayna Small!

Passionate Story

I loved that this novel was written with so much detail and passion! Epic love story and easily relatable! The narrator also did a brilliant job distinguishing each character! Loved that the ending gave us an ending. Overall, captivating read.

Exciting Read

The book was well written and it will hold your attention..I really enjoyed it.

Excellent!

I loved the book and the ending!! I love the twists and depth of the main characters.

Amazing!

This book was amazing! First time reading from this author and it did not disappoint. I laughed, cried and was angry. All emotions were felt. The narration was great as usual from Ms Small.

I Think I Fell In Love With Gabe Too

This was such a great coming of age story...after losing her mother unexpectedly, Amore goes to live with her estranged father. I enjoyed the developing relationship between Amore and her father. Amore rekindles the relationship with her cousin Tammy, who she didn't see that often...but, when the two got together...it was like they never left one another....An unexpected meeting at a local bodega is where Amore will meet Gabe (Guap)...who will turn out to be the love of her life....The development of this relationship was great to me...this young couple was able to really teach one another things...that was beautiful to me...There is an incident that occurs that was too graphic for me (I usually don't listen to these type of books)...and because this was an audiobook....I politely used the skip button a few times to get passed the incident...because I already knew the outcome....Shayna Small did an awesome job with the narration of this eclectic cast of characters.

Very good read.

I wasn’t for sure if I was going to like this one seeing as it was more about the main characters when they were 18, but it turned out to get a very good book. Took a few turns in the story but has been worth the listening.

Simply amazing

This is a must read that will keep you on your toes and second guess what you thought was happening.