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“Watch Out Urban Fiction Authors...There's a new writer in town and Kanika Reese has shown she's a force to be reckoned with. Her debut novel is good to the last drop!”

Michelle Larks

Author of The Legacies and Keeping Misery Company

“Disillusion is an intriguing story that will definitely have you wanting more.”

Shaifire

Urban Fire Publishing

“Disillusion is a fast paced and urban drama that brings the streets of Birmingham to life. A great read that will keep you guessing right up until the end.”

Corey J. Barnes

Author of What Is This Love Thing All About, due out in October 2009

Reviewed By

Readers With Attitude

Nateche / www.rwabookclub.com / rwabookclub@yahoo.com

Haelo has to decide whether she wants to let go of the past, forgive or live in the past forever. What will she do when things don’t go her way? Will she press past the things that pull her back or look past the disillusion? I loved this book. It was not predictable. I love that about a book. Not knowing what is going to happen in the next chapter is what keeps me glued to the pages. My favorite part is when Haelo finds it within her to forgive the people who hurt her in the past in order to move on with her life. There was absolutely nothing that I didn’t like about the book. I loved that this book had lessons to be learned. My favorite lesson is in order to be happy or loved you have to love or make yourself happy first before anyone else can do that for you.

Reviewed By

Shaifire Urbanfire Books

Kanika A. Reese is debuting in the literary industry with her page-turner novel "DISILLUSION." Disillusion is a fast paced novel that is very captivating and graphic. I started reading this story the same day I got it via email. I was so upset when my computer crashed and wasn’t able to read more about Haelo and Tarion. This novel had so many twists and turns that you don’t know what’s going to happen next. Kanika went above and beyond with this storyline, especially in her debut novel. The real life characters, the intense plot with so much detail you would actually think you were there scene after scene. I believe Disillusion will satisfy every readers needs and wants in this novel. Be on the look out for this novel, its not out as of yet; fortunately I was honored enough to read the manuscript before it drops. I definitely will support this author to the fullest and wish her all the best of luck this is a definite 10.

Reviewed By

Million Dollar Book Reviews

Leandus Poe and C. Adams - CEO/Author/Critic-Titles: Strawberries and Blackberry Cheesecake and Diminishing Love

Companies: Million Dollar Boys Club, Million Dollar Book Reviews

First and foremost it was a pleasure meeting Kanika A. Reese, The Matchless Novelist on Myspace. She is a graduate of Wenonah High School and later attended Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. She strongly encourages individuals to find and follow their dreams and passions in life. Her motto is simple to follow, "think, act, and do! Her debut novel entitled "Disillusion" was one book that I couldn't wait to read and find out the reasons behind the title. When I received her book and promotional materials in the mail I could tell a strong force was behind her guiding the way. It was by far one of the best packages I have received thus far. In other words, it's not just about the book. It's about the presentation as well. I said that, to say this "when I opened the book and read page one, I was choreographed perfectly into the life of Haelo Barring, the main character of the story." And I quote " today things just changed. Out of the clear blue sky, things just changed. Yesterday was just an ordinary day. Today is totally different. I can't believe what's happening to me." In essence, those very words describe and outline the entire novel. Haelo, is the customer service supervisor for a small technology firm in Alabama, trying to hold together a life that's about to change. After 5 long years her relationship with Tarion ends abusively all in the same night. Since that night she has been trying to put the pieces of her life back together. She has no family members to turn to for help. All she has is Cruze her best friend, who later confesses, he's also in love with her. Nestled amongst the drama that unfolds in their lives, Haelo finds herself drifting away from her goals and dreams, along with her immediate circle of friends. Although Haelo has a good heart she finds herself ready to do bad things to get out of debt and help her friend David, at the same time. This story has true to life characters, superb description, combined with a great talent for storytelling. I was pulled into the story immediately and was not disappointed by the ending.

This is a Million Dollar Book Reviews recommended read!