Naleighna Kai's Literary Cafe Magazine Father's Day Tributes | Page 19

From Behind The Curtain by Sierra Kay Dee dropped out of high school the moment her mother’s battle with cancer took a downward spiral. She became the unlikely breadwinner in a house that had too much pain and not enough money. That also meant dealing with a transient father who struggled with addiction. When Auntie M brought Dee to live in Atlanta, things were supposed to be better than life in the Chicago projects. In Atlanta, Dee had new clothes, a full fridge, and her own bedroom. She could finally have a future dictated by opportunity and not circumstance. However, she soon realized that even this opportunity came with its own price. Something was off about the overdose of Pastor Clifton, her aunt’s best friend and secret love. And no one is questioning how the community’s leader end up slumped over his desk—dead? Dee and her new friends begin to realize the problem didn’t begin and certainly doesn’t end with Pastor Clifton’s death. But in a church full of gossips, no one is saying a word. In Dee’s world, that level of power wasn’t unheard of. But here, in a world of saints it was difficult to distinguish the sinners and, more importantly, the mastermind who was manipulating everyone from behind the curtain. “This is one of the better books that I’ve read in a while. The book is full of character depth, development, and livelihood. The plot was thick and enticing, and the dialogue was great. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good solid book to read.” --Brandon Wright IABook Reviews W W W. S I E R R A K A Y. C O M