A Destiny to Die For, Book 1

By: Rik Stone

Narrated by: Stephanie Montalvo

THE DREAM
Born in a favela, Angelita believes it is her destiny to become rich and powerful.

THE CHANCE
She stumbles upon a half million dollars worth of heroin in her dead uncle's bathroom.

THE PROBLEM
The drugs belong to the Cartel.

©2019 Rik Stone (P)2019 Rik Stone

A Destiny to Die For

An intense story about the series of events that take a young Brazilian girl from innocence to being a powerful hit-woman and crime boss. The stage is definitely set for what could be a thrilling sequel.

An intense and thrilling story written by Rik Stone and performed by Stephanie Montalvo.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Good

This was interesting and kept my interest. The character and storyline were thought provoking. I would recommend this author. I received it as an arc and this is my voluntary review.

Making It in Brazil

This first person narrative story follows the rise of a young girl from poverty in slums to a lucrative and powerful position in the criminal underworld.
It's not a pretty story and there's a lot of bloodshed as she witnesses the beating death of a favourite uncle, is assaulted at a young age and then asserts herself by forming her own network of young criminals -first in drug running and then contract killing. It is, however, a story I found myself unable to step away from, fascinated by the young heroine's steady, seemingly almost inevitable progression from innocence to infamy.
Fair warning, the book bills itself as Book 1, and you won't get the whole story here, but what you get is a fascinating look at the one young woman's journey through Brazil's seamy underworld - a story that's well worth hearing.

From victim to Crime Boss

Angelita knew she could get her way even from a young age. Although she was taken advantage of as early as 8 years old she turned the tables and quickly became the top of the food chain. I found this audiobook very easy to listen to as the narrator did such a great job portraying Angelita on her journey through the criminal ranks.

I was given this audiobook review copy at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

A Bloody Destiny!

The story is well written and narrated with plenty of twists and turns. However, it is a bleak existence for our protagonist without a conscience. Her struggles are real and she overcomes for the most part, but it's a tough journey. Check it out is you like true-to-life South American "jungle" justice. And, the second book is available now as well!