College Life 101 - by J B Vample (Paperback)

About the Book

The College Life Series follows the lives of five young black women as they make their journey through their four years of college at Paradise Valley University.

Book Synopsis

When it comes to life, class is always in session

Leaving home for the first time to attend college is stressful enough. But when the roommate lottery of Paradise Valley University strikes, it produces couples who have absolutely nothing in common; causing personality clashes which takes the stress to a whole new level. Dismay hits Sidra Howard, the prim and proper princess, when she contemplates spending an entire semester with Chasity Parker, the troubled beauty with a sharp tongue and even sharper claws. Malajia Simmons, a boy crazed, attention seeking diva, is no happier. Not only does she get stuck with the upper bunk bed, she has to share a triple room with Alexandra Chisolm, a nosey and overbearing, self proclaimed "know-it-all". But even the meddling Alexandra isn't as bad as Emily Harris, the shy, mommy's girl with a non-existent backbone.

Coming to college to escape her home life, Chasity hopes to get through the semester without any problems. Her hopes are tainted once she begins to have to resist the advances of a determined football star, on top of dealing with family drama which seems to have followed her. Alexandra's need to fix everyone's problems not only rubs her roommates the wrong way, it also causes her to fall blind to the problems brewing with the boyfriend that she left behind. Eventually she'll be forced to face the issues head on. Emily's refusal to come out of her shell is too much to handle for party girl Malajia, whose main purpose is to have fun and be seen. The same doesn't apply to Sidra, who's more concerned with trying to keep her over-the-top stress level under control.

These five young women try to handle family drama, pressure, and conflicts; all while trying to maintain their grades. They quickly learn that college life isn't what they expected and must adapt to their new environment if they ever hope to make it through their first semester.

Review Quotes

**Note from author / publisher** Warning, this book contains some mature and suggestive language.

"I loved everything about this book from the cover to the different characters. This was a refreshing read with just the right amount of drama that goes along with college. You can see the great character development of each character. Each girl struggled with their own problems but the author message about friendship was strong and invaluable. These are some unforgettable characters....." - AAMBC Book Club

"...Each of the girls come from different walks of life and family backgrounds. Through such a wide array of characters the reader gets to examine college life from five different perspectives....I liked the diversity between the girls displayed in this story....." - To Be Read

"....I have to applaud J.B. for writing so many characters in to a book as the main focus and absolutely smashing each and every one! I can't wait to read book 2 and I advise you all to pick up this one." - Platinum Diaries

"...This book takes you back to being in college and having to forge friendships with people who wouldn't necessarily be in your circle. Old friends became new friends again and solo people became a part of the circle. It was an amazing story of friendship and having each other back whether you want to or not. Now don't get me wrong it was a lot of bickering honey. I'm talking down right nasty feuding in this book. Secrets get revealed and secrets get half told. Lots and lots of drama! And straight up laugh out loud moments..." - 556 Book Chicks