A Staten Island Love Letter 1-5 |Series Review 🩵📚

I am so glad I’m done with this series !! This series stressed me out to the max !! I read this because some people in the bookclub page said that Jah said in a live some characters from this series and love story would be in Goon pt2 so I didn’t want to be lost lol. I took a week and half break between book 4 & 5 🤣 Every character besides Ghost irritated my soul up until the last page 😂 , but I wished I had read this series sooner because boy was I flabbergasted in every book! Overall I give this series as a whole 3.5/5 ⭐️. I would recommend reading!

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2025/12/29 Edited to

... Read moreReading the 'Staten Island Love Letter' series was truly an emotional rollercoaster. I could relate to the intense stress the reviewer mentioned, especially because the characters are deeply flawed yet intriguing, which kept me hooked even when they frustrated me. Ghost stood out as a rare calm presence amidst the chaos, adding balance to the story. The intensity of the series really builds up towards the end, making the break between book 4 and book 5 almost necessary for my own sanity. What I also appreciated was the way JahquelJ portrayed Staten Island not just as a setting but almost as a character itself—the 'Forgotten Borough' aspect that the OCR content mentioned really ties into the mood and tone of the books. It gives a gritty, real backdrop that enhances the emotional tension. If you are someone who enjoys character-driven stories with unpredictable plot twists and strong emotional impact, this series offers plenty of surprises and moments that will leave you flabbergasted, just like the reviewer described. Plus, with some characters crossing over into JahquelJ’s other works like 'Goon pt2,' it feels rewarding to be invested in the series early on. Overall, despite the stress it can bring, the series is definitely worth reading for its unique voice and compelling narrative. If you’re into Kindle Unlimited, this could be a perfect addition to your reading list!

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Chyna L719

man..I was going to skip that whole part of the series and wait on Goon 2..I started the holiday one and got irritated with the characters lol...but I guess I have no choice but to go back now.. do y'all know when Goon pt2 coming out since XO is coming out in April?

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And I started and put it down , because I was it pissed me off instantly. 😂

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