Stealing Candy by Allison Hobbs is a shocking novel about human sex trafficking . Forced teen .. Reading the review from Zane in the back made me giggle.
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Routinely battered, emotionally manipulated, the girls are brainwashed into accepting sexual servitude as their hopeless plight in life. But when Portia, a member of Head Up, goes missing, Saleema does not accept that the troubled teen is simply a runaway. She is compelled to look for Portia, forcing an apathetic community to open their eyes and lend a hand in the search for the abducted teen. But can she help Portia and the other sex-trafficked girls break free from the malicious pimp who has abducted them?
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Allison Hobbs offers a provocative look into the lives of three young girls who have been forced into sex slavery by a homicidal pimp, and the one woman who risks everything to try and save their lives. Stealing Candy by Allison Hobbs is a shocking novel about human sex trafficking.
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Aug 18, Pamela rated it it was amazing Shelves: Being an avid reader, it's very rare that I discover a book that can do that all for me, but I've really suceeded here. Hobbs paints a picture that's leaves you so open and so vulnerable that you can't help, but come back for more. She sheds light on a very important social topic - sex trafficking He eventually has them believing that they even can grow to love this life, and theirs is better off with him because nobody else cares. But, he forgot about one person She decides to search for one of the girls, and ends of gaining so much in the process My year old niece was with me as well, and I kept saying to her "Stay near me View all 3 comments.
Stealing Candy is one of those books that really makes you think. It is fiction, but yet everything about it is all too real. Allison Hobbs did a great job depicting what teen prostitution is like in America, the America that most of us will never see. These poor girls go through horrible abuse being trafficked by a psychotic pimp, and he will stop at nothing to keep them working and keep them under his watch.
This book is raw, gritty and graphic. Saleema is an amazing character and she really h Stealing Candy is one of those books that really makes you think. Saleema is an amazing character and she really holds the whole book together for me. There needed to be that small ray of sunshine to keep everything going amidst all the darkness. Excellent urban read with great writing and editing. Strebor Books never disappoints! View all 9 comments. Mar 28, Barbara rated it it was amazing Shelves: Stealing Candy by Allison Hobbs is a story of three teenage girls.
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Gianna's parents are recently divorced and it is taking a toll on Gianna. Brielle is a single mother with an infant. Portia's mother is strung out on drugs. Bullet is a pimp who will keep his girls in line doing whatever he pleases while I instilling fear in each of them. Unfortunately, When Portia, one of the girls at the center comes up missing, Saleema is determin Stealing Candy by Allison Hobbs is a story of three teenage girls.
Unfortunately, When Portia, one of the girls at the center comes up missing, Saleema is determine to find her. The characters was so well written that this book brought so much emotions out of me. I have never cried or felt like crying over a book until I read this book. The story line is something that is real in this country child sex-trafficking.
This was one of the best books I read. Jan 08, Althea rated it it was amazing. I found this book to be an intense read, especially concerning the subject matter. I had to put the book down several times due to the graphic descriptions of certain things. What adds to the difficulty in reading is the fact that the events in the book is taking place in society now. The author did a good job in writing from the point of view of a character who was forced into the life, fought and submitted and fought back again to regain a sense of normalcy.
Sex trafficking, abduction, and for I found this book to be an intense read, especially concerning the subject matter. Sex trafficking, abduction, and forced prostitution are emotionally charged subjects that the author has proficiently brought to light in this book. Dec 30, Kishma rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is the first book I read by Allison Hobbs and I was pleasantly surprised.
Though this books is graphic, it definitely served its purpose of awareness as it pertains to sex trafficking. I have never read anything on this content matter so I was enthralled throughout the whole book. This book takes you on an emotional roller coaster with the protagonist. Realistic fiction at its best! Mar 26, Ezraela-Bat rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Anyone who loves to read. Recommended to Ezraela-Bat by: Barnes n Noble eReader. As much as I love to read its very surprising that this is a first for me to read from this author, when I finished this book I immediately started looking for more books to download from her.
I especially love this book because of the strong message it had for men and women and the not so talked about human trafficking for very young girls, though sad but true I'd recommend this book anytime. Sep 16, Desiree Leblanc rated it it was amazing. Stealing candy is a must read not only it show things that can happen in real life I was so shock that Brielle was killed I wanted all of them to live but I love Allison Hobbs books just good reading. May 03, Punkin rated it really liked it. This book was such an eye opener.. Jul 30, K. Bullet heard a lot about pimping while serving time in a penitentiary and is ready to switch trades and make big money.
Before long he abducts fifteen year old Giana Strand and has his first piece of candy, Lollipop.
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Fellation is Lollipop's speciality because Bullet made sure to personally train her until she perfected her craft. Violence, rape, manipulation, and threats, from a front row seat we witness the destruction of Giana and the rise of Lollipop. The old Gianna seems to have completely d Bullet heard a lot about pimping while serving time in a penitentiary and is ready to switch trades and make big money. The old Gianna seems to have completely disappeared as Stockholm syndrome kicks in. She no longer wants to escape and actually wants to have a baby by Bullet and marry him.
We are already acquainted with former prostitute turned madam Saleema Sparks. She was on track to marry one of her wealthiest customers when a deathly experience and sudden wind fall in The Climax Zane Presents changed her path in life. Putting the bulk of that money to good use, she is now the founder of a center for troubled teen girls called Head Up.
Her mission is to give guidance and a sanctuary to these teens, saving them from a future unsavory lifestyle. When a highly problematic member named Portia goes missing nobody seems to care, not even the teen's dysfunctional family. Saleema on the other hand is very passionate about getting Portia home safely, she knows all too well the type of predators out there lurking and preying on young girls. It seems we are reading two separate stories until slowly and gracefully they intertwine.
Portia, now coined Bubbalicious is Bullet's third stolen piece of candy. Beaten into submission Bubbalicious learns to obey just like Lollipop and Skittles. Controlling three forced teen prostitutes against their will is more than Bullet can handle so he recruits another ex convict by the name of Flashy. This flamboyant queen is unbelievably jaw dropping with his high heels, false eyelashes, yet manly strength.
He is absolutely the most colorful character Allison Hobbs has ever introduced us to. To make more money off the teens, Miss Flashy puts the girls in elaborate costumes and sets up sex auctions. Perverted child molesters competitively bid on the young girl they want to have their way with. The sex is unapologetically described in detail and will make you cringe. This novel becomes challenging to read in some places, yet impossible to tear your eyes from.
Stealing Candy by Allison Hobbs
Some scenes are so highly horrific it brought tears to my eyes. The author does such a great job of painting a vivid picture for the readers that at times I felt I was there with the girls. I wouldn't suggest this for those faint of heart or with a weak stomach. These remarkable characters are unforgettable, I hope we get to read more about them.
Although this literature is fiction it is an eye opening reality check. I'm so glad and proud that Allison Hobbs decided to bring attention to such this major issue that I rarely hear talked about pertaining to teens in this country. This novel has definitely left it's mark on me. Dec 07, Delonya rated it it was amazing. Stealing Candy provided none of the aforementioned instead Ms.
Hobbs weaved a tale ab Stolen Innocence Hobbs weaved a tale about a pimp named Bullet and the three girls he victimized Gianna, Brielle and Portia. Bullet was a gorilla pimp who abducted all three girls and forced them into a life of prostitution utilizing pain and narcotics. The emotional hold he maintained over the girls was actually stronger than the physical hold especially on his first victim Gianna.
Gianna suffered so much at the hands of Bullet that at some points she became his enforcer against the other two girls, in an effort to earn Bullet's love and perhaps lessen the abuse he doled out freely. Gianna's character was so well developed that I went from sympathizing with her on one page to detesting her just a couple of pages later. The Stockholm Syndrome is clearly evidenced in Gianna's behavior. With Stealing Candy Ms. Hobbs delivers a disturbing read about the ease of exploiting impressionable young girls. The events that she's writing about are taking place all over the country as proven by all the young girls reported missing each year.
Hobbs for not only exposing a dark truth but for also stepping outside of the box and penning a novel that showcases that her writing skills aren't just limited to one genre. Dec 26, Lesa Divine rated it it was amazing Shelves: Saleema known how it is to be living out on the streets trying to leave day by day. She decided to give back after getting on her own two feet. Giving up meant to help girls like her. She starts a program from bad teen girls "Head Up" gave these girls a place to come that was their own as Saleema schooled them on about the hardknot life.
But while a bad girl Portia is out in the arms of only god knows. Salmeema is out braking her back to find her while the rest of the world don't care. Gianna find Saleema known how it is to be living out on the streets trying to leave day by day. Gianna finds herself being taken by a so call pimp name Bullet using her as his first girl to train to do what he want giving her the name Lollipop she is off doing things she never would have dreamt of.
While at the same time she gaining his trust after awhile and helping him to control his newcomers. Gianna, Portia and Brielle go through hell while in the arms of Bullet. It was sad at times right along with disgust all at once, but it takes you in the life of transporting teen girls into doing only god knows what for some sick men.
Apr 09, Jesse rated it liked it. I don't know what to tell you. My coworker Tamiko warned me but did I listen? The book hits you like a ton of bricks. Underneath the shocking, seedy, pulp story of a homicidal pimp and his kidnapping and abuse of three young girls is a disturbing and troubling look at forced prostitution and modern sex slavery. It's a dark wild ride with plenty of sensational language and imagery so be prepared.
I told Tamiko I need a more calm book next time. Can't handle any more of this Zane and Zane-esque literature this spring. Feb 04, Phyllis rated it it was amazing. Author Allison Hobbs brought to light so much in this story. This story is about three teenagers being Kidnapped by a "wanna be" pimp. Each of the girls go through so much. One of the biggest things that shows up in the story is Stockholm Syndrome. The author delved into a serious topic and was able to pull this reader in to the point where I had to see what would happen next to the characters.
I have read other novels by this author, but feel this book is one of her best. I recommend this novel Author Allison Hobbs brought to light so much in this story. I recommend this novel to others and look forward to other books by her. Nov 08, Jen rated it it was ok.