Sondra's dreams of moving to Los Angeles and enrolling in college become a reality. But when she meets a man in her apartment building, the dream quickly becomes a nightmare. Sondra has little money to support herself after paying her basic living expenses. Often hungry, she falls prey to a neighbor, Vick, who offers her food in exchange for friendship. The friendship quickly turns into a romantic relationship and that's when Sondra's life spirals out of control. Sondra finds out that Vick is a violent pimp who moves her out of state where he can control, beat and manipulate her. Sondra knows she deserves better and she takes the steps to make it happen. Yet, what is she going to do about Vick, who refuses to let her go? There’s never a dull moment in this book and it’s a must read. ( )