Last Stop from Innocence

By: Takerra Allen

Narrated by: Shayna Small

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.

©2021 Takerra Allen (P)2021 Podium Audio

So good, so refreshing……

I’m sure if I read this book as opposed to listening to Audible, it would be a page turner. The storyline is very interesting. It’s the first book that I’ve heard in which it’s hood love that is swoon worthy. The author wrote this beautiful, descriptive, thought provoking novel. A must read, and Ms. Small delivered as usual, you can’t go wrong with her narration.

Amazing story

First off Shayna Small will ALWAYS deliver.. hands down the BEST audio reader in the game for sure! But this story had all the feeels I laughed, cried, and all the good things book should bring. Started my reading for the year off great! Definitely recommend!

Could not stop listening

This book was amazing!! Listening to it brought me back to growing up in the 90s, the music, the beepers, the whole scene! Absolutely one of the best books I’ve listened to in a long time!!

Excellent

Great story. Awesome narrator. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. The characters were young but had so much depth.

My favorite timeless love story

Takerra is top tier. You live in the world of her characters. This is a unforgettable story of tragedy, forgiveness and love. She keeps you wanting more.