Smokin Mirrors

By: Mike O

Narrated by: LaShone Garth

A fateful blow to the stomach would change Cynthia White's life forever, exposing the truth about her family's long-kept secrets. Born and raised in Winston Salem, NC, Cynthia, or Cee Cee as she is called, is raised by her father and grandmother after the death of her mother. Vernon does everything to make sure his daughter never wants for anything, providing a picture-perfect life and sheltering her from the hard streets that he once knew.

An incident at school changes all of this when Cee Cee meets Chuck and her hidden promiscuous ways are exposed. Will the one secret that she kept from her friend Chuck prove to be the deadliest, or will the secret that her family has been keeping be the smoking mirror?

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Smokin' Mirrors

Would you listen to Smokin Mirrors again? Why?

I would listen to the story again; it was very interesting, and I enjoyed it.

What did you like best about this story?

It was exciting and action packed, just what I enjoy in a book.

What does LaShone Garth bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She made the story leap off the page and gave it life.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Listening to it definitely gave me a "no they didn't", experience. I couldn't wait to hear what was happening next.

A woman's life lived by in a teen world.

Would you listen to Smokin Mirrors again? Why?

Yes, the story truly kept me wanting to see how mature the characters would be with what they encountered.

What other book might you compare Smokin Mirrors to and why?

None at this time

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

What I liked most was that you really felt the drama that adults would go thru which the the teenagers experienced b/c the narrator coincide w/alot of the characters and the scenes. What I liked least was a few times the narrator did not give life to certain parts of the story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Everthing in the dark MUST come to lite.

Any additional comments?

This truly is a story that is told by a woman told truth a teenagers world.

OMG a curve ball...

Would you listen to Smokin Mirrors again? Why?

YES I most definitely will

What was one of the most memorable moments of Smokin Mirrors?

When she contracted aids and didnt know it, then start spreading it around smh

What about LaShone Garth’s performance did you like?

She was great and on point...

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was hype she had all my emotions going crazy...

Any additional comments?

I would love to hear more audible from Mike O. he had did a great job writing this.... I love to read it again....

Book was smokin from start to finish

Any additional comments?

Wow, I finished this book in one day because the story grabbed me from the start. This was my first book by Mike O but it will not be my last. I was up late cutting vegi to store in the freezer just so I would have something to do while I listen. This story is wild and the ending....OMGoodness. I can't wait to hear the rest of this story. My mouth was hanging open at the end. WOW..smoking mirror is fire hot!

Drama & Wrecklessness Meets Real Life

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definitely recommend this audiobook to a friend. The story was thorough and interesting. The way that Mike O wrote the book, makes you think that you really do know CeCe and Chuck. They could be anybody from your hood or school.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character from the book has to be Chuck. Not only is this dude involved in everything, but he's involved in EVERYTHING. Chuck is a real "F"ed up individual. I can't wait to find out what happens in book 2.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Perhaps the narrator could put more into the character voices. I didn't really notice a change.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When I found out who really killed Chuck's mom, I just remember thinking that was real messed up. His whole life was messed up and he didn't even realize it.

Any additional comments?

This was an amazing read and I look forward to book 2. Keep up the good work and I hope to see you on the best author's list one day! I know you can do it. You can do anything you put your mind to, and you've proven it time and time again. I'll continue to support you doing what you love to do. You're very creative ;). Start a book club!!!!