Recommendations based on True to the Gameby Teri Woods

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. The Coldest Winter Ever

    by Sister Souljah
    Coming of age story of a young girl's survival in a harsh, inner-city environment.

    Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel. I came busting into the ... (Goodreads)

  2. Flyy Girl

    by Omar Tyree
    A coming-of-age story of a young woman's journey to success in the music industry, navigating love, friendship, and betrayal along the way.

    The bestselling urban classic novel about a young woman coming of age in the late 1980s. Tracy Ellison, a young knockout with tall hair and attitude, is living life as fast as she can. Motivated by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Addicted

    by Zane
    A story of a woman's struggle to overcome an addiction to drugs, alcohol and sex.

    For successful African-American businesswoman Zoe Reynard, finding the pleasure she wants, the way she wants it, is not worth the risk of losing everything she has: marriage to the man she has loved ... (Goodreads)

  4. Friends and Lovers

    by Eric Jerome Dickey
    A romantic comedy of two couples navigating the ups and downs of relationships.

    "Recommended....Dickey uses humor, poignancy and a fresh, creative writing style....The reader is hooked from the first sentence." —,USA Today, In this sexy, soulful tale of love, betrayal, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Waiting to Exhale

    by Terry McMillan
    Four African American women navigate the complexities of life and relationships.

    The story of friendship between four African American women who lean on each other while "waiting to exhale": waiting for that man who will take their breath away. ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Bluest Eye

    by Toni Morrison
    Coming of age story of a young Black girl dealing with prejudice and racism in 1940s Ohio.

    In Lorain, Ohio , nine-year-old Claudia MacTeer and her 10-year-old sister Frieda live with their parents, a tenant named Mr. Henry, and Pecola Breedlove, a temporary foster child whose house was ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Disappearing Acts

    by Terry McMillan
    A love story between two African American working-class individuals, exploring the complexities of relationships and personal growth.

    He was tall, dark as bittersweet chocolate, and impossibly gorgeous, with a woman-melting smile. She was pretty and independent, petite and not too skinny, just his type. Franklin Swift was a ... (Goodreads)

  8. Push

    by Sapphire
    A harrowing tale of a young girl's journey through poverty, abuse, and illiteracy in Harlem.

    Claireece Precious Jones is an obese, illiterate 16-year-old girl who lives in Harlem with her abusive mother Mary. Precious is a few months pregnant with her second child, the product of her father ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Bared to You

    by Sylvia Day
    A passionate romance between two damaged people, learning to trust and love again.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author Sylvia Day comes the provocative masterstroke of abandon and obsession that redefined the meaning of desire and became a global phenomenon... Gideon Cross ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Women of Brewster Place

    by Gloria Naylor
    The interconnected lives of seven African American women living in a run-down housing project. A powerful portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of black women.

    The women of Brewster Place are "hard-edged, soft-centered, brutally demanding, and easily pleased". Their names are Mattie Michael, Etta Mae Johnson, Lucielia "Ciel" Turner, Melanie "Kiswana" ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Petals on the Wind

    by V.C. Andrews
    The Dollanganger siblings struggle to overcome their traumatic past, but their secrets and desires threaten to tear them apart.

    They were such brave children to withstand such suffering. Such clever children to escape such terror! For Carrie, Chris and Cathy, the attic was a dark horror that would not leave their minds, even ... (Goodreads)

  12. Entwined with You

    by Sylvia Day
    A passionate romance between two people with a painful past and uncertain future.

    From the moment I first met Gideon Cross, I recognized something in him that I needed. Something I couldn't resist. I saw the dangerous and damaged soul inside–so much like my own. I was drawn to it. ... (Goodreads)

  13. If There Be Thorns

    by V.C. Andrews
    A family drama exploring the dark corners of love, secrets, and forbidden passion.

    The book is narrated by two half-brothers , Jory and Bart Sheffield. Jory is a handsome, talented fourteen-year-old boy who wants to follow his mother Cathy in her career in the ballet , while ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Reflected in You

    by Sylvia Day
    A passionate romance between two damaged individuals, traversing the highs and lows of a tumultuous relationship.

    Gideon Cross. As beautiful and flawless on the outside as he was damaged and tormented on the inside. He was a bright, scorching flame that singed me with the darkest of pleasures. I couldn't stay ... (Goodreads)

  15. Rapture in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    Detective Eve Dallas investigates a series of deaths that appear to be linked to a mysterious cult.

    They died with smiles on their faces. Three apparent suicides: a brilliant engineer, an infamous lawyer, and a controversial politician. Three strangers with nothing in common - and no obvious ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Foot Book: Dr. Seuss's Wacky Book of Opposites

    by Dr. Seuss
    Exploration of opposites in a whimsical and humorous way.

    A Dr. Seuss classic turns 50! Since 1968, this super-simple, simply brilliant Bright and Early Book about feet has been helping beginning beginner readers step into the world of reading by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. I Like It Like That

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The privileged lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers continue with scandalous secrets, love triangles, and drama-filled parties.

    The wickedly funny fifth book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the new series coming to HBO Max's Spring 2020 launch season (alongside hit ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Cinder & Ella

    by Kelly Oram
    After a tragic accident, Ella is left scarred and alone until she reconnects with her childhood crush, Cinder. A modern-day Cinderella story.

    Updated Cover can be found here It’s been almost a year since eighteen-year-old Ella Rodriguez was in a car accident that left her crippled, scarred, and without a mother. After a very difficult ... (Goodreads)

  19. You're the One That I Want

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    A high school love triangle between three privileged teens in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

    Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live in gorgeous apartments, go to exclusive private schools, and make Manhattan our own personal playground. It might look hard to ... (Goodreads)

  20. All I Want is Everything

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The privileged lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers continue to unfold in this juicy Gossip Girl novel.

    Enter the world of Gossip Girl - watch us indulge our taste for jealousy and betrayal, all in the midst of the wildest parties in the best clubs. S and B have decided to kiss and make up, and it's ... (Goodreads)

  21. Marked

    by P.C. Cast
    A young woman discovers her supernatural powers, and must choose between two supernatural worlds.

    Sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird lives in a world where vampires, or "vampyres" have always existed. One day, during school, Zoey is marked by a Tracker to become a fledgling vampyre at the Tulsa House ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Shine Not Burn

    by Elle Casey
    A city girl finds herself stranded in a small town with a cowboy. They clash at first, but soon sparks fly.

    Andie Marks, known as “Party Girl” in her college days, is now a whip-smart lawyer on the fast track to success. Determined to move on from a bad break-up, she joins her girlfriends for a wild ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Hot Ticket

    by Olivia Cunning
    A steamy romance between a rock star and his tour bus driver. Passion, drama, and music collide in this erotic novel.

    Book #3 in reading order of events in book series, per author There are things in bassist Jace Seymour’s past that he is unwilling to share with anyone. To cover his guilt and anguish, he seeks ... (Goodreads)

  24. Tears of a Tiger

    by Sharon M. Draper
    After a fatal car accident, a high school basketball star struggles with guilt, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

    After a car accident kills Robert, Andy's best friend and teammate on the Hazelwood High Tigers, Andy doesn't know if he can go on. He's consumed with guilt for driving the night of the accident ... (Goodreads)

  25. Flowers in the Attic

    by V.C. Andrews
    A family's dark secrets emerge as four siblings are held captive in an attic.

    In 1957, the Dollanganger family lives an idyllic life in Gladstone, Pennsylvania until Mr. Dollanganger dies in a car accident, leaving his wife Corinne deep in debt with four children and no ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Love That Split the World

    by Emily Henry
    Natalie discovers a portal to a parallel universe where she meets a mysterious boy who changes her life forever.

    Natalie Cleary must risk her future and leap blindly into a vast unknown for the chance to build a new world with the boy she loves. Natalie’s last summer in her small Kentucky hometown is off to a ... (Goodreads)

  27. Someone We Know

    by Shari Lapena
    A suburban neighborhood is rocked by a teenage boy's murder, revealing secrets and lies among its residents.

    Maybe you don't know your neighbors as well as you thought you did . . . "This is a very difficult letter to write. I hope you will not hate us too much. . . My son broke into your home recently ... (Goodreads)

  28. Girls on Fire

    by Robin Wasserman
    A teenage girl's suicide in a small town sets off a chain of events that reveal dark secrets and test the limits of friendship.

    On Halloween, 1991, a popular high school basketball star ventures into the woods near Battle Creek, Pennsylvania, and disappears. Three days later, he’s found with a bullet in his head and a gun in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. No Mercy

    by Sherrilyn Kenyon
    A group of immortal warriors must protect humanity from an ancient evil. Betrayal and love complicate their mission.

    Live fast, fight hard and if you have to die then take as many of your enemies with you as you can. That is the Amazon credo and it was one Samia lived and died by. Now in contemporary New Orleans, ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Billionaire's Obsession~Simon

    by J.S. Scott
    Billionaire Simon falls for a woman who isn't interested in his wealth. He must convince her that he loves her for who she is, not what he can give her.

    Will the reclusive, stubborn, alpha billionaire be my rescuer, or the biggest mistake of my life? You could say I'm a nursing student who is definitely down on her luck. My entire life has been a ... (Goodreads)