upstate hustle

A young woman, eager for a way to escape the powerlessness she felt as a child, discovers that her new life presents its own set of challenges.

Abandoned by a man she barely knew and neglected by her alcoholic mother, the stakes were already stacked against Bella Goins. Faced with many struggles growing up, Bella was enticed by the power of the street. Trying to control the men in her life, she gets caught up in the dirt and grime of the dope game and quickly finds herself dancing with the devil. Will Bella turn away from the game before it’s too late? Or will the streets swallow her alive?

Tasha Goins is a pure genius in the literary game when it comes to the fundamentals of urban fiction. Her straightforward approach will have you fall in love with her movement, and the way she crafts her storyline will have you pleading for more.