STARDOMSTATEOFMIND

I first read this book in highschool... and I jus got the urge to read it again. . .

Set in the projects of Brooklyn, New York, The Coldest Winter Ever is the story of Winter Santiaga (aptly named because she was born during one of New York's worst snowstorms), the rebellious, pampered teenage daughter of a notorious drug dealer. Ricky Santiaga, Winter's father, has attained substantial wealth through his drug empire and lavishes his wife, Winter, and Winter's three younger sisters, Porsche, Lexus, and Mercedes, with the best things money can (and cannot) buy. Unknown to her father, Winter has picked up on all of his hustling tricks and does whatever is necessary to get what she wants. Winter's world is turned upside down, however, on her 16th birthday, when her father suddenly decides to relocate his family and his growing business to Long Island, but she is determined not to sever ties with the old neighborhood.

I wont give away the plot if theres anyone out there who hasnt read this book(loser!! j/k)... BUT

I read it in like two dayz literally. I couldnt put it down. I was one of those girls who wanted the fast life. I thought being the girlfriend of the drug dealer, sportin the latest coach, gucci, or 4"inch knee boots was the way to live. Riding around in gold BBS's, leather seats... Having random beef with both dudes and chicks...That whole life intrigued me. SO when I read this book I was in love. I could relate to Winter, but I also thought she was dumb. . . spending her last dough on a Couch bag( those were hot back in the day fyi...remember) when she was on the run and ish. . . There were rumors that a movie was in production and that Jada Pinkett would play Winter, mayb at the time that was realisitic... Even though Jada looks good for her age age, that right there would have to qualify as a dream deferred. If I was to cast for the movie present day... I would ban Megan Good from auditioning all together LOL. For Winter, I would prolly cast Keshia-Knight Pulliam (Rudy), or maybe even Naturi from 3LW. For Midnight. . . It wud have to be an up and comming actor , because I cant think of anyone who captures his persona right now. I have to have Idris Elba in here sumwhere...he cud prolly play her father, Ricky Santiaga. And Bodie from the Wire gotta be in here sumwhere too. LOL.





I havent read MIDNIGHT yet, but I plan too soon like today, so I'll let u know how I feel about it. But Its a prequel to THE COLDEST WINTER EVER, and gives the reader a better understanding of who Midnight was and where he came from!