Welfare Wifeys: A Hood Rat Novel

K'wan

Sep 2010 · Hood Rat Book 4 · Sold by St. Martin's Griffin

About this ebook

After the deaths and arrests of his entire crew and an informant-fueled investigation into his past, the man known on the streets as Animal relocates to Texas and finds fame and stardom as the newest act signed to the notorious Big Dawg Entertainment. His girlfriend, Gucci, is thrilled when she gets the news that he's coming back to New York on a promotional tour, but when she discovers the hidden agenda behind his homecoming nothing can prepare her for the life-altering consequences that will come of it.

There goes the neighborhood . . . again.

Ratings and reviews

In WELFARE WIFEYS, Kwan picks up the story of Gucci and Animal along with some colorful new characters. Each character has one thing in common as they try to survive in the complex hood world. Animal has reached stardom as a hip hop star but will he be able to bury his street mentality? Or will he forever be a product of his environment. Gucci has vowed to stay by her man Animal, but will she be able to do so if he has answered the call of the streets? WELFARE WIFEYS was an exceptional read. It was good to find out what was going on with Gucci and Animal. But I was also excited to read about some of the new colorful characters that Kwan intertwined into this novel. WELFARE WIFEYS was a gritty street tale that anyone that reads it would be able to relate to. Whether you grew up in the hood or you knew someone that did, you would be able to understand the angst of the ‘WELFARE WIFEYS’. As usual the book leaves you wanting and desiring so much more than what was given, so I can’t wait to see what Kwan comes up with next. Reviewed for the RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I loved this book so much. From the beginning I took you on a rollercoaster ride of action. Especially when Animal showed up. He's a villian with a heart who you have to love. Can't wait to continue her s story of murder a mahem. Not for the front of heart!!!!

This book was a great read! It seemed to capture the reality of what its like for those living in the projects. I hope there is a sequel, I wasn't ready for it to end so quickly.

About the author

K'WAN is the #1 Essence bestselling author of Section 8, Gutter, Still Hood, Hood Rat, and others. He wrote his first novel, Gangsta, as a therapeutic release, and it went on to become an Essence bestseller and a part of urban-lit history. In 2008 he received the Black Author of the Year Award from Black Press Radio. He has been featured in Time, KING, The New York Press, and on MTV and BET. Besides an author, K'wan is also a motivational speaker, a mentor to at-risk children and the C.E.O. of Black Dawn, Inc. He lives in New Jersey.