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Devout #2
Too Devout
These characters were too dynamic to leave lingering on the shallow surface.
Delve deeper into Denny and Neeka’s world and you’ll either be begging to leave, or won’t want to.
Too Devout is the anticipated mega-conclusion to the renowned Devout.
Readers were left unsure, but hopeful that they would be reacquainted with the two, star-crossed lovers.
Denaché Denny “D Rock” Graham, the ever complex crime lord with his layers of mystery beneath his grime, and his weakness for the simpler semi of the pair - the beguiling Neeka Perry.
Neeka was left in waiting, and it was not in vain. Denny is back, but back to what? Or better, in fact, back as what?
Busy hearts will go still in this last installment of a novel that was supposed to be left at a kiss in the wind.
With the tenacity of the characters folded into these paragraphs...and their determination to beat the odds tilting the scale at every obstacle…
You, as the witness, will be the one to decide... Should it have been?
Is love a game that you play to win...and by all means, to prove it true?
Or, are there signs we overlook, which caution us when we are going against the course of nature?
Is there ever a danger…of being…TOO DEVOUT?
Delve deeper into Denny and Neeka’s world and you’ll either be begging to leave, or won’t want to.
Too Devout is the anticipated mega-conclusion to the renowned Devout.
Readers were left unsure, but hopeful that they would be reacquainted with the two, star-crossed lovers.
Denaché Denny “D Rock” Graham, the ever complex crime lord with his layers of mystery beneath his grime, and his weakness for the simpler semi of the pair - the beguiling Neeka Perry.
Neeka was left in waiting, and it was not in vain. Denny is back, but back to what? Or better, in fact, back as what?
Busy hearts will go still in this last installment of a novel that was supposed to be left at a kiss in the wind.
With the tenacity of the characters folded into these paragraphs...and their determination to beat the odds tilting the scale at every obstacle…
You, as the witness, will be the one to decide... Should it have been?
Is love a game that you play to win...and by all means, to prove it true?
Or, are there signs we overlook, which caution us when we are going against the course of nature?
Is there ever a danger…of being…TOO DEVOUT?
504 pages, Hardcover
Published March 29, 2017
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About the author
Takerra Allen
30 books643 followersTakerra Allen was born in Jersey City, NJ and resides in Somerset, NJ. In addition to being an author, the 25 year old is the CEO of an all female Entertainment Company entitled Heaven Inc., and the half sister to the late renowned Tupac Shakur (sharing the same biological father, former Black Panther, William Garland).
Takerra and her business partner of Heaven Inc., have launched Angelic Script Publishing to give new edgy writers a chance to demonstrate their talent and to give readers and lovers of Contemporary Fiction, new and exciting books to fall in love with. Writing continues to be Takerra's first love however, and her work has been appraised by many veteran African-American writers.
Her first novel, Thicker Than Water, has become an underground success making it's way into mainstream recognition. Look forward to more works and projects from Takerra!
Takerra and her business partner of Heaven Inc., have launched Angelic Script Publishing to give new edgy writers a chance to demonstrate their talent and to give readers and lovers of Contemporary Fiction, new and exciting books to fall in love with. Writing continues to be Takerra's first love however, and her work has been appraised by many veteran African-American writers.
Her first novel, Thicker Than Water, has become an underground success making it's way into mainstream recognition. Look forward to more works and projects from Takerra!
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October 4, 2023
“Oxygen, baby.” 😮💨
It’s exactly what I need after this world wind of a journey I’ve just experienced because Neeka and Denny literally sucked the life out of me in the best way possible! This book has me on such an emotional high that I can barely function 😩😩😩!! I can’t even work right now! Let me just log out and go home because I’m of no use to these people today! 🤣🤣 I was up til the wee hours of the morning, I’m functioning on minimal sleep and my mental is in UTTER shambles! I know in my review for book one I said I didn’t want an all consuming love like Denny and Neeka but after book two, it’s the ONLY way I want to experience love! It was crazy, it was chaotic, it was explosive, you felt their EVERY emotion on every 👏🏽single 👏🏽page! It was intense and soul stirring! I felt this story in my bones!!!! I literally have goosebumps!
Now TA said at the beginning of book two that we were getting very different characters this go round and she wasn’t lying!! TA had her foot on my neck and would not let tf up!!!! We got to know Denny and Neeka more in-depth and I didn’t think they could give us more than what they did in book one but BABY!!!! They GAAAAVVVVVEEEE!! We were taken through highs and lows and trust me the highs were HIGH and the lows were even LOWER. I was rooting for Denny and Neeka like no other! When they cried, I cried. When they loved hard, I felt that sh*t just as hard! I didn’t know how things would play out from one moment to the next but I was LOCKED IN!
When love becomes an obsession how do you cope? When love becomes a necessity to breathe how do you survive! Whew this was everything and while both Denny and Neeka tested my nerves at one point or another it was worth it!
TA has a masterpiece on her hands and this series will go down as one of my top reads EVER!! She pushed the boundaries and really had you operating with an open mind free from judgement! I would’ve never thought that I would root for a story of this nature because I’d be quick to tell anybody to run for the hills!! Instead I found myself wanting them to get it right!!
Voyage to Atlantis was their theme song and it was very fitting “I’ll always come back to you” 🥰😪🤧
It’s exactly what I need after this world wind of a journey I’ve just experienced because Neeka and Denny literally sucked the life out of me in the best way possible! This book has me on such an emotional high that I can barely function 😩😩😩!! I can’t even work right now! Let me just log out and go home because I’m of no use to these people today! 🤣🤣 I was up til the wee hours of the morning, I’m functioning on minimal sleep and my mental is in UTTER shambles! I know in my review for book one I said I didn’t want an all consuming love like Denny and Neeka but after book two, it’s the ONLY way I want to experience love! It was crazy, it was chaotic, it was explosive, you felt their EVERY emotion on every 👏🏽single 👏🏽page! It was intense and soul stirring! I felt this story in my bones!!!! I literally have goosebumps!
Now TA said at the beginning of book two that we were getting very different characters this go round and she wasn’t lying!! TA had her foot on my neck and would not let tf up!!!! We got to know Denny and Neeka more in-depth and I didn’t think they could give us more than what they did in book one but BABY!!!! They GAAAAVVVVVEEEE!! We were taken through highs and lows and trust me the highs were HIGH and the lows were even LOWER. I was rooting for Denny and Neeka like no other! When they cried, I cried. When they loved hard, I felt that sh*t just as hard! I didn’t know how things would play out from one moment to the next but I was LOCKED IN!
When love becomes an obsession how do you cope? When love becomes a necessity to breathe how do you survive! Whew this was everything and while both Denny and Neeka tested my nerves at one point or another it was worth it!
TA has a masterpiece on her hands and this series will go down as one of my top reads EVER!! She pushed the boundaries and really had you operating with an open mind free from judgement! I would’ve never thought that I would root for a story of this nature because I’d be quick to tell anybody to run for the hills!! Instead I found myself wanting them to get it right!!
Voyage to Atlantis was their theme song and it was very fitting “I’ll always come back to you” 🥰😪🤧
February 27, 2024
This was definitely a toxic couple but I loved them some much. Shorty said if you jump imma jump too I’m not living without you. I’m glad Neeka finally saw her father wasn’t shxt. I didn’t like Ty marrying Monie when you could tell he really didn’t want to marry her. I wish there was more about her Guyanese culture too but overall I loved this series. Denny did not play when it came to his wife.
January 16, 2024
Crazy in Love
I think I'm the one that needs oxygen after reading this damn story 😫😫
I don't think I've read about a more toxic couple. I can honestly say I don't want to be in a love like this. While their love was crazily beautiful, the codependency they shared was absolutely too much for me. Hell, most of the time it was too much for them too. I did not know if I should be rooting for or against them.
Throughout much of this book I kept feeling like Neeka's age was showing...and it was, but so was her fear of abandonment, her eagerness to be loved, and her lack of understanding of herself. She was completely wrapped up in Denny, her life literally evolved around him.
And Denny was a lot......he was a complex man that was responsible for so many people and he has moments where he was completely out of his damn mind. Even though he was "calmer" in this book, he scared me with his outbursts.
Denny had some audacity, I didn't like how he wanted his transgressions to be overlooked and forgiven, but he could not seem to get past Neeka's. Although I didn't understand her decision at all, she had been put through a lot and I feel deserved the same grace she had been giving him.
I was stressed at every turn, because it just seemed like they couldn't get on the same page and love was absolutely not enough. By the end of the book, I exhaled when Neeka finally matured. I could go on forever, but this book is definitely worth the angst, the stress, and the lost sleep 😩🥴
I think I'm the one that needs oxygen after reading this damn story 😫😫
I don't think I've read about a more toxic couple. I can honestly say I don't want to be in a love like this. While their love was crazily beautiful, the codependency they shared was absolutely too much for me. Hell, most of the time it was too much for them too. I did not know if I should be rooting for or against them.
Throughout much of this book I kept feeling like Neeka's age was showing...and it was, but so was her fear of abandonment, her eagerness to be loved, and her lack of understanding of herself. She was completely wrapped up in Denny, her life literally evolved around him.
And Denny was a lot......he was a complex man that was responsible for so many people and he has moments where he was completely out of his damn mind. Even though he was "calmer" in this book, he scared me with his outbursts.
Denny had some audacity, I didn't like how he wanted his transgressions to be overlooked and forgiven, but he could not seem to get past Neeka's. Although I didn't understand her decision at all, she had been put through a lot and I feel deserved the same grace she had been giving him.
I was stressed at every turn, because it just seemed like they couldn't get on the same page and love was absolutely not enough. By the end of the book, I exhaled when Neeka finally matured. I could go on forever, but this book is definitely worth the angst, the stress, and the lost sleep 😩🥴
January 26, 2025
As I close my eyes and listen to the smooth sounds of The Isley Brothers, I never thought I would fall in love with such a complex love story.
Thank you, Takerra Allen, for sharing Denny and Neeka's love story with the world.
This song will FOREVER remind me of them. 😌🤌🏿
“𝘈𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴…
…𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶.
𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴…
…𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶…”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you, Takerra Allen, for sharing Denny and Neeka's love story with the world.
This song will FOREVER remind me of them. 😌🤌🏿
“𝘈𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴…
…𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶.
𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴…
…𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶…”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 21, 2023
“Perhaps their story was one of two people who loved each other to the threshold of stability, and it destroyed them.”
Part two, and it wasn’t any less intense! I stay up to 5 in the morning to finish this book! I couldn’t put it down!
Takerra made us WORK for this ending; this wasn’t your typical fluffy sequel. Nahhhh, baby, I cried this entire book, and I’m not talking about your little one or two tears falling from your eyes. I’m talking about uncontrollable sobs. It hurts so good. Denny stole my heart in book one, but in this one, he had me so pissed! After the first incident with his therapist, I forgave him and looked past that situation, but when he found the pill bottle and how he handled it, now that’s where he had me ALL THE WAY MESSED UP! My heart broke for Neeka and the way Denny treated her. I wish he would have taken more accountability for that situation instead of placing all the blame on her.
My heart and mind were so conflicted during this read; while I love Denny, my heart was like he’s passionate, a protector, a provider, intelligent, funny, honest, and loyal, and his love is unmatched. While my brain was like, he’s unhinged, literally crazy, unpredictable, unforgiving, and a murderer, but after that pill incident, I did want Neeka to leave him and STAND UP!! She loved that man’s dirty drawers, but I felt she gave into him too fast. She also had me super pissed 😡 with how she behaved in front of Milania, then not feeding her for 24 hours! I don’t care how heartbroken your ass is; your better TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD! And then when Neeka's nut ass showed up in that nurse outfit, I was like, BOTH these MF need to be locked away 😂 😂 I wish she would’ve let him finish his four months out. My sis said she had ENOUGH! 😂
The last four chapters of this book tried to kill me; my nerves were so bad! I was an ugly sobbing mess! Ugh 😩
Favorite Parts:
1. The Beyoncé concert 🐝
2. The 🐝 Tattoo (My heart)
3. That first group therapy session 😂
4. Denny taking care of Neeka’s people 🤛🏾
5. That last therapy session with Dr. Winters
6. Of course, the Epilogue!!
My only issue with this one is I NEED MORE!! 😂 I need to know if Denny gets his baby boy. Do they have more babies? How is Denny managing his mental health? What is going on with Ty and Bri? That phone call during his wedding has me wanting so much more of them. 😂
Book: Devout Too
Author: Tekerra Allen
Genre: Urban Fiction
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🥵🥵🥵🥵
Part two, and it wasn’t any less intense! I stay up to 5 in the morning to finish this book! I couldn’t put it down!
Takerra made us WORK for this ending; this wasn’t your typical fluffy sequel. Nahhhh, baby, I cried this entire book, and I’m not talking about your little one or two tears falling from your eyes. I’m talking about uncontrollable sobs. It hurts so good. Denny stole my heart in book one, but in this one, he had me so pissed! After the first incident with his therapist, I forgave him and looked past that situation, but when he found the pill bottle and how he handled it, now that’s where he had me ALL THE WAY MESSED UP! My heart broke for Neeka and the way Denny treated her. I wish he would have taken more accountability for that situation instead of placing all the blame on her.
My heart and mind were so conflicted during this read; while I love Denny, my heart was like he’s passionate, a protector, a provider, intelligent, funny, honest, and loyal, and his love is unmatched. While my brain was like, he’s unhinged, literally crazy, unpredictable, unforgiving, and a murderer, but after that pill incident, I did want Neeka to leave him and STAND UP!! She loved that man’s dirty drawers, but I felt she gave into him too fast. She also had me super pissed 😡 with how she behaved in front of Milania, then not feeding her for 24 hours! I don’t care how heartbroken your ass is; your better TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD! And then when Neeka's nut ass showed up in that nurse outfit, I was like, BOTH these MF need to be locked away 😂 😂 I wish she would’ve let him finish his four months out. My sis said she had ENOUGH! 😂
The last four chapters of this book tried to kill me; my nerves were so bad! I was an ugly sobbing mess! Ugh 😩
Favorite Parts:
1. The Beyoncé concert 🐝
2. The 🐝 Tattoo (My heart)
3. That first group therapy session 😂
4. Denny taking care of Neeka’s people 🤛🏾
5. That last therapy session with Dr. Winters
6. Of course, the Epilogue!!
My only issue with this one is I NEED MORE!! 😂 I need to know if Denny gets his baby boy. Do they have more babies? How is Denny managing his mental health? What is going on with Ty and Bri? That phone call during his wedding has me wanting so much more of them. 😂
Book: Devout Too
Author: Tekerra Allen
Genre: Urban Fiction
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🥵🥵🥵🥵
March 15, 2024
Diamonds and Pearls
Neeka deserves that and so much more. At some point I stopped rooting for the HEA and just started to root for her. Like I have so many thoughts and feelings about it. I appreciate authors who tell complicated and complex stories. Who give you elements you recognize but with nuances and outcomes you can’t predict and not even sure you want. In a world where nothing is new this felt as close to it as anything I’ve read. So happy I finally took the plunge into Allen’s work. I think I’ll be sticking around for a while.
Neeka deserves that and so much more. At some point I stopped rooting for the HEA and just started to root for her. Like I have so many thoughts and feelings about it. I appreciate authors who tell complicated and complex stories. Who give you elements you recognize but with nuances and outcomes you can’t predict and not even sure you want. In a world where nothing is new this felt as close to it as anything I’ve read. So happy I finally took the plunge into Allen’s work. I think I’ll be sticking around for a while.
October 19, 2023
To me, the second novel was a true test for Denny and Neeka. Tensions arise when love is as fundamental as breathing. In my opinion, Denny made significant efforts to make their relationship work, and Neeka just really wanted them to be happy and in love. I was worried they wouldn't make it, but I'm pleased love won out in the end. The book was excellent and risky, suggesting that maybe an unhealthy fixation is not always negative.
October 6, 2023
This is my favorite toxic couple now. I have never rooted for fictional love so bad in my life! Denny and Neeka are etched into my heart forever. The unwavering love between them seeps through the pages and that’s insane! The writing is phenomenal, making this the 3rd book to ever bring me to tears 😭 “If you jump…I jump.” 😮💨 Rashawnda always shares the Best reviews and recommendations..Thank you 🫶🏽
October 12, 2023
What A Couple..
Listen..Neek and Denny had the most toxic love ever. They were literally obsessed with each other but damn..you start rooting for them to work 😩😩
I thought they took me through it in the first book but they stressed me out all the way to the END in this one. It was one hell of a journey.
I’m so proud of Denny- his growth. His want to be better. Him NEEDING to be better. I was proud of Neeka for finding her voice. Saying the things she was afraid to say. Man, these two had such a unique love story. It might not look like a “normal” love to most of us - but for Denny and Neek? It was their love. Perfect for them. They just gotta keep that counseling going 😉
Listen..Neek and Denny had the most toxic love ever. They were literally obsessed with each other but damn..you start rooting for them to work 😩😩
I thought they took me through it in the first book but they stressed me out all the way to the END in this one. It was one hell of a journey.
I’m so proud of Denny- his growth. His want to be better. Him NEEDING to be better. I was proud of Neeka for finding her voice. Saying the things she was afraid to say. Man, these two had such a unique love story. It might not look like a “normal” love to most of us - but for Denny and Neek? It was their love. Perfect for them. They just gotta keep that counseling going 😉
March 1, 2024
Denny. My Denny boy.
I enjoyed this book however, I was not one of the ones who wanted a part two. 😭 I loved Denny and Neeka down though but phew they put me THROUGH IT! To me, this second book was a true test for Denny and Neeka. Denny won me over in book one but oh baby oh baby, did he PMO in this book here! I won’t spoil it but WHEW! IYKYK. When their love for each other is just as important as breathing conflict will start to come up.
I WAS TORN AF READING THIS! Should Neeka hold him down or leave his ass like grass! Denache Graham! I love Denny, my heart was like he's passionate, a protector, a provider, intelligent, funny, honest, and loyal, and his love is unmatched. While my brain was like, he's unhinged, literally crazy, unpredictable, unforgiving, and a murderer. NEEKA RUN! But sis was in love, and so I understand.
From my perspective, Denny DID put in considerable effort to maintain and save their relationship, (he had to because uh DUH) while Neeka simply just wanted them to be in happiness and love. I feared they might not succeed, and sometimes I wished they wouldn’t because how toxic they were 😭🤭 but I’m relieved that love triumphed in the end. The book was outstanding and daring, proposing that perhaps an intense fixation isn’t always bad for you.
I’m still not over the first book tbh.
I enjoyed this book however, I was not one of the ones who wanted a part two. 😭 I loved Denny and Neeka down though but phew they put me THROUGH IT! To me, this second book was a true test for Denny and Neeka. Denny won me over in book one but oh baby oh baby, did he PMO in this book here! I won’t spoil it but WHEW! IYKYK. When their love for each other is just as important as breathing conflict will start to come up.
I WAS TORN AF READING THIS! Should Neeka hold him down or leave his ass like grass! Denache Graham! I love Denny, my heart was like he's passionate, a protector, a provider, intelligent, funny, honest, and loyal, and his love is unmatched. While my brain was like, he's unhinged, literally crazy, unpredictable, unforgiving, and a murderer. NEEKA RUN! But sis was in love, and so I understand.
From my perspective, Denny DID put in considerable effort to maintain and save their relationship, (he had to because uh DUH) while Neeka simply just wanted them to be in happiness and love. I feared they might not succeed, and sometimes I wished they wouldn’t because how toxic they were 😭🤭 but I’m relieved that love triumphed in the end. The book was outstanding and daring, proposing that perhaps an intense fixation isn’t always bad for you.
I’m still not over the first book tbh.
May 25, 2024
This book was absolutely PHENOMENAL! From beginning to end the rollercoaster journey never let up! They fought hard and they loved harder! 100/10! This is an unforgettable book and I can’t wait till I pick it up again! Goddd this was so good!
October 9, 2023
Have you ever read a book/series so good that you go through a whole roller coaster ride of emotions and all of your thoughts are competing to come out? I’ve been sitting on this review for a week and still can’t find the words. But the one thing I can say is that Jay & Bey’s Crazy in Love could be the soundtrack to Denny and Neeka’s life. They were literally and figuratively crazy in love. This is a must read!!!
November 17, 2023
This sequel started off slow but once it got going it was good!! It made me cry in a lot of moments and how much they loved and needed each other. Especially through everything they went through it tugged at my heart strings 🥹
November 3, 2023
I really liked Denny and I enjoyed this book for the most part. Neeka irritated beyond belief though.
May 30, 2024
I- y’all omg. it’s 1am and I have no words. this was so good. the rollercoaster of emotions I went through???? oh wow. wowowowowowowo
February 14, 2024
Infatuatedly Devoted (Spoilers) ‼️
The title of this book hits the point because it describes this couple head on. In book one my thoughts were of wow they are intensely obsessed with each other especially Denny but reading part two it’s the both of them enamored obsessively and unhealthily for each other but I don’t think it’s a bad thing 😂 maybe I’m not right in the head for thinking this but they were right for each other.
I thought Neeka was on the same level of Denny when getting to see deeper into them in part two but I don’t know if it’s because she’s so young still growing and Denny was her first real intense grown relationship who experienced all these things in such a short time span or because that’s just who she is. I will continue to say that she started off to young that’s why I feel all this played out so feverishly she never really got to grow into herself and see who she could be with just Neeka I think if they would have met when she was the age now of 22-24 with more life experiences as a person in adulthood after college it wouldn’t have been so crazy. She was already a person dependent on Denny and became a mom so early added that with her father and mother issues of abandonment and she and Denny couldn’t breathe without each other it took a point of insanity. Neekas father was a sorry excuse of a person he is so vindictive and spiteful and Neeka needed to see the light on that. Not gonne lie Milania their daughter I felt bad for her at times because they started off like this and really didn’t get a handle of who they are together healthily which affected their child and exposed her to things she shouldn’t have been exposed too. Im glad author Takerra talks about mental health in the poc community especially in poverty and that we see how the system treats them or labels them.
I’m proud that Denny saw the road it was going to and the consequences of things and got help because she couldn’t even function correctly when he was gone sis went mad hatter. I started dying in that therapy session scene I couldn’t help it that had me cracking up even with the situation so dire as well. I don’t think Denny was crazy 🤷♀️ sue me lmbo because at this point everyone in this world is crazy and don’t know the limits that can push someone to the brink and yea.… he went Ape on certain things illogically but he wasn’t no sick nasty man so that’s a plus. He was so smart he continues to prove that statistics are wrong now imagine if he did have a highschool diploma or went to college he’d be more invincible than he already is. Now on to Monie and Brianna they are so sad to me 🥴 like girls yall keep making this man Ty play in yall face and still staying allowing it they really the ones that’s toxic especially monie if she’s miserable everyone should be to, she’s just foul ! But Ty was a real one no one can say he was ever fraud he deeply cared for Denny like a brother should and held him down through and through.
Oohh ohh what I forgot to add also was that Denny had a right to be mad about the baby but also as well he was tripping because I don’t know how he expected her to keep and be pregnant by herself with a child already in play while he gets help and she’s going delirious mind you I think he forgot also how he technically kinda forced her to have their first child 😂 so the fact that Neeka was spot on in therapy that he’s afraid of her and how she has the power to hurt him took him out of trance to realize he was ridiculous tryna break off their relationship after all that he’s done.
I love how author Takerra left off the book she left it a HFN and open for our imaginations of them to grow into other possibilities realistically or unrealistically. I hope that Neeka gets more in touch with her Guyanese roots, becomes friends with Kristy and gives Denny that boy he wants. I hope Denny continues on his healthy mental journey and that Neeka continues to grow into a woman assertive of who she is the right way and that they both grow and teach Milania the right way on how to handle things mentally.
The title of this book hits the point because it describes this couple head on. In book one my thoughts were of wow they are intensely obsessed with each other especially Denny but reading part two it’s the both of them enamored obsessively and unhealthily for each other but I don’t think it’s a bad thing 😂 maybe I’m not right in the head for thinking this but they were right for each other.
I thought Neeka was on the same level of Denny when getting to see deeper into them in part two but I don’t know if it’s because she’s so young still growing and Denny was her first real intense grown relationship who experienced all these things in such a short time span or because that’s just who she is. I will continue to say that she started off to young that’s why I feel all this played out so feverishly she never really got to grow into herself and see who she could be with just Neeka I think if they would have met when she was the age now of 22-24 with more life experiences as a person in adulthood after college it wouldn’t have been so crazy. She was already a person dependent on Denny and became a mom so early added that with her father and mother issues of abandonment and she and Denny couldn’t breathe without each other it took a point of insanity. Neekas father was a sorry excuse of a person he is so vindictive and spiteful and Neeka needed to see the light on that. Not gonne lie Milania their daughter I felt bad for her at times because they started off like this and really didn’t get a handle of who they are together healthily which affected their child and exposed her to things she shouldn’t have been exposed too. Im glad author Takerra talks about mental health in the poc community especially in poverty and that we see how the system treats them or labels them.
I’m proud that Denny saw the road it was going to and the consequences of things and got help because she couldn’t even function correctly when he was gone sis went mad hatter. I started dying in that therapy session scene I couldn’t help it that had me cracking up even with the situation so dire as well. I don’t think Denny was crazy 🤷♀️ sue me lmbo because at this point everyone in this world is crazy and don’t know the limits that can push someone to the brink and yea.… he went Ape on certain things illogically but he wasn’t no sick nasty man so that’s a plus. He was so smart he continues to prove that statistics are wrong now imagine if he did have a highschool diploma or went to college he’d be more invincible than he already is. Now on to Monie and Brianna they are so sad to me 🥴 like girls yall keep making this man Ty play in yall face and still staying allowing it they really the ones that’s toxic especially monie if she’s miserable everyone should be to, she’s just foul ! But Ty was a real one no one can say he was ever fraud he deeply cared for Denny like a brother should and held him down through and through.
Oohh ohh what I forgot to add also was that Denny had a right to be mad about the baby but also as well he was tripping because I don’t know how he expected her to keep and be pregnant by herself with a child already in play while he gets help and she’s going delirious mind you I think he forgot also how he technically kinda forced her to have their first child 😂 so the fact that Neeka was spot on in therapy that he’s afraid of her and how she has the power to hurt him took him out of trance to realize he was ridiculous tryna break off their relationship after all that he’s done.
I love how author Takerra left off the book she left it a HFN and open for our imaginations of them to grow into other possibilities realistically or unrealistically. I hope that Neeka gets more in touch with her Guyanese roots, becomes friends with Kristy and gives Denny that boy he wants. I hope Denny continues on his healthy mental journey and that Neeka continues to grow into a woman assertive of who she is the right way and that they both grow and teach Milania the right way on how to handle things mentally.
April 27, 2024
Damn. This took me on an emotional rollercoaster. These two...man. they were intense. I couldn't help but root for these two even though I recognized their relationship was toxic af. I was terrified for her heart. I know he loved her but her heart was not safe in his hands. Dude punished her for most of the book but refused to acknowledge how his actions contributed to her actions. Let's get into it. The way he left cannot be ignored. He skipped out in the middle of the night. No discussion or anything. She had no idea where he went. He entered a yearlong treatment program and REFUSED to see or talk to her while he was away. Idc what anyone says, he abandoned her. Imagine that shit. Imagine being so in love with someone and oneday they gone. Imagine having to rely on third parties for his reasons for leaving because he refuses to talk to or see you. Dude communicated with and/or saw his mother, best friend, and daughter but not her. He did this for eight months! What about his actions would lead her to believe they were still together? In what world would you consider yourself still in a relationship if that shit happened? Now Imagine discovering youre pregnant by the dude that just abandoned you. This is where he lost me with his anger. Dude abandoned her. How the hell was she supposed to know he was coming back? Because his mama said so? GTFOHWTBS! He expected her to take a leap of faith and believe that he would be there for her and the next kid when he just abandoned her and the first kid. How or why should she trust he wouldnt do it again? I completely understsnd her frsme of mind when she found out she was preggos. After he left, she was barely mothering the daughter she had. I get not wanting to make a bad situation worse with another kid. When he found out he shouldve felt remorse for how his actions contributed to the abortion but instead he chose betrayal. He's a narcissistic. I loved him but he frustrated the shit out of me with the lack of accountability.
Their love was so toxic that she kept apologizing and trying to win him back. Her happiness was 💯 tied to his actions and moods. I was rooting for them but a healthier version. I didnt want him to break her but when she got in the shower and cried out for God's strength, he broke her. Her pain was so palpable. I cried like it was happening to me.
These two...damn. they will be with me for a while. I definitely believed in their love but I can't say that I'd ever want a love like this. I get the allure but for me it was too hard. Too much. That shit feels so tiring. Their journey to forever was so so hard. Love should be easy. I wouldve loved an epilouge showing them existing in an easy love.
Overall this book was excellent. 5 stars all the way. Extra points for the mental health elements. Definitely worth the read but be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster.
Their love was so toxic that she kept apologizing and trying to win him back. Her happiness was 💯 tied to his actions and moods. I was rooting for them but a healthier version. I didnt want him to break her but when she got in the shower and cried out for God's strength, he broke her. Her pain was so palpable. I cried like it was happening to me.
These two...damn. they will be with me for a while. I definitely believed in their love but I can't say that I'd ever want a love like this. I get the allure but for me it was too hard. Too much. That shit feels so tiring. Their journey to forever was so so hard. Love should be easy. I wouldve loved an epilouge showing them existing in an easy love.
Overall this book was excellent. 5 stars all the way. Extra points for the mental health elements. Definitely worth the read but be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster.
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April 7, 2017
GIRLLLLLLLLLLL this book had my nerves on the cliff of insomnia, delirium and exhaustion....all in a good way. I can not, nor will I go into detail about how I yearned for this sequel to DEVOUT..... I am so happy to say that Takerra Allen gave this book justice. The author made her readers work for what we begged for. This book was not a simple read and get it over with. You had to struggle through it with the characters....When I say struggle...I mean suffer through their pain, yet immerse yourself in their happiness.
Although I am still very much partial to BOOK 1...just because I felt so naive after the author "turned on the lights" for us to see the true meaning of the storyline..... I am so in love with Book 2 and so in love with these characters. I am so infatuated with men that love so hard in books.....
Awesome Job Takerra Allen...
LOVE YOU D-ROCK!!!!
Although I am still very much partial to BOOK 1...just because I felt so naive after the author "turned on the lights" for us to see the true meaning of the storyline..... I am so in love with Book 2 and so in love with these characters. I am so infatuated with men that love so hard in books.....
Awesome Job Takerra Allen...
LOVE YOU D-ROCK!!!!
April 4, 2017
Everything I Hoped It Would Be
Too Devout has joined it's predecessor Devout as one of my all time favorite books. Passion, suffering, joy, hurt, elation, every emotion you can think of, this story will make you feel. The characters are so multifaceted and dynamic, you want to follow their life stories until they are old and grey or to the end, whichever comes first. A book has done it's job when it leaves you affected, makes you look at the world differently, and leaves you yearning for more. Takerra Allen, as always, great job!!!
Too Devout has joined it's predecessor Devout as one of my all time favorite books. Passion, suffering, joy, hurt, elation, every emotion you can think of, this story will make you feel. The characters are so multifaceted and dynamic, you want to follow their life stories until they are old and grey or to the end, whichever comes first. A book has done it's job when it leaves you affected, makes you look at the world differently, and leaves you yearning for more. Takerra Allen, as always, great job!!!
October 18, 2023
Devout and Too Devout put me in it, took me through it, and rescued me in the end. My words were definitely fleeing from me with Denny and Neeka’s love story. I want to know what my boos are doing today, what are they doing?? Neeka’s a big time vet and Denny’s out of the game, running D’s House, but lowkey still the man in Newark, like what??? The love of Denny and Neeka (I’d be scared of that for real), theirs was that grade-A, good ish! It was whole, toxic, hurtful, scary, healing, and all the things. Ty said it best, fix it or you’ll regret it – because we know who he really wanted but I guess we’ll see them next lifetime. Denny was a good man Savannah, yes he was a drug dealer and murder, and no Denache Graham slander will be allowed! Miss Neeka, baby, she started getting into Denny’s ish after 6 years of dealing with it – but like she said, she was going to go in it with him every single time and she did. She followed him on the ledge and to her father’s house – but even she couldn’t save her worthless, POS father.
My heart broke twice in Too Devout – when Denny found out about the betrayal by Neeka. I’m a girl’s girl and very much “Team Women Can Do What They Want With What’s Theirs”, but that scene brought something out of me. That was such a heartbreaking scene, Denny wanted it so badly. I saw Neeka’s side, especially when she revealed to the reader in the end that she was bed-wetting during that time. The second part was after Dr. Winter’s therapy session – like what??? The shower scene had “last hit” written all over it and I was crushed!! But let me tell you something, I was screaming in excitement a few minutes later. Aside from that Chrissy & Jim Jones ish, my heart swelled!!! The growth and healing through these two books were something special!
TA has that fire in her pen, and the song selections are chef’s kiss! This is my second story, 3rd book by her and the songs she gives to these stories are bravo!
My heart broke twice in Too Devout – when Denny found out about the betrayal by Neeka. I’m a girl’s girl and very much “Team Women Can Do What They Want With What’s Theirs”, but that scene brought something out of me. That was such a heartbreaking scene, Denny wanted it so badly. I saw Neeka’s side, especially when she revealed to the reader in the end that she was bed-wetting during that time. The second part was after Dr. Winter’s therapy session – like what??? The shower scene had “last hit” written all over it and I was crushed!! But let me tell you something, I was screaming in excitement a few minutes later. Aside from that Chrissy & Jim Jones ish, my heart swelled!!! The growth and healing through these two books were something special!
TA has that fire in her pen, and the song selections are chef’s kiss! This is my second story, 3rd book by her and the songs she gives to these stories are bravo!
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May 28, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ Preferred the first book & some parts of this one had me feeling like I would have been okay if it was a stand alone. Their relationship is very toxic and embodied grooming and hurt people hurt ppl. The characters did tho undergo immense character development & I don’t know that I’m okay with that leading them in a circle back to eachother. Honestly torn by how the story ended & even tho I expected a HEA and was hoping something different would happen.
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April 1, 2017
Greatness!
Well worth the wait! I dont think Ive ever cried soo much while reading a book! TA definitely brought the heat with this one! The love and pain Denny and Neeka went through in this was was certainly felt like no other! Also happy to see that she shined the light on mental illnesses, and that they shouldnt be shunned but more so loved!
Well worth the wait! I dont think Ive ever cried soo much while reading a book! TA definitely brought the heat with this one! The love and pain Denny and Neeka went through in this was was certainly felt like no other! Also happy to see that she shined the light on mental illnesses, and that they shouldnt be shunned but more so loved!
April 8, 2017
I think this one was just okay. Denny and Neeka went through a lot. Loved the first one but this one is just okay.
September 6, 2025
3.75 🌟 What a wild ass rollercoaster ride of emotions, drama, trauma, craziness, and everything else in between this was!
While I definitely prefer “Devout” and the initial ending we were given to Denny and Neeka's love story, I can't say I didn't enjoy getting to know them both more beyond the “honeymoon phrase”, especially Denny because Neeka got on my last damn nerve tbh. Her selfish, immature, unhealthy, and toxic antics / decisions were the cause of damn near all the problems her and Denny faced in this novel, so I was kinda over her before the 30% mark and felt Denny was the one who deserved better... But like TA stated, opinions of both Denny and Neeka's decisions are all subjective, not so much black and white / good or bad.
Oh, the Ty / Monie / Brianna subplot also erked my damn nerves, but was kinda left incomplete in many regards. Also, Monie was a very unlikeable character imo, and I wish we got more of Kristy as a close friend of Neeka's. And another subplot I feel should have been explored more was Neeka's mother and that side of her family, because it was kinda just left hanging and open-ended.
All in all, although much more was given in regards to Denny and Neeka with this sequel, I felt complete with the first novel and could have done without this and all the unnecessary, extra, incomplete drama that it brought to their story. I'm glad to see Neeka finally grew tf up at the end and actually reciprocated the energy Denny gave from the jump back to him, because that's bae right there in my eyes.
But much respect to the mental health representation in the Black community that TA explored with these novels! And Denny / D Rock is definitely the type of crazy, unhinged, possessive, boss n*gga I never knew I needed in my life! Guess that says a lot about me and my state of mind knowing what I know about him right!? 🫠😅
While I definitely prefer “Devout” and the initial ending we were given to Denny and Neeka's love story, I can't say I didn't enjoy getting to know them both more beyond the “honeymoon phrase”, especially Denny because Neeka got on my last damn nerve tbh. Her selfish, immature, unhealthy, and toxic antics / decisions were the cause of damn near all the problems her and Denny faced in this novel, so I was kinda over her before the 30% mark and felt Denny was the one who deserved better... But like TA stated, opinions of both Denny and Neeka's decisions are all subjective, not so much black and white / good or bad.
Oh, the Ty / Monie / Brianna subplot also erked my damn nerves, but was kinda left incomplete in many regards. Also, Monie was a very unlikeable character imo, and I wish we got more of Kristy as a close friend of Neeka's. And another subplot I feel should have been explored more was Neeka's mother and that side of her family, because it was kinda just left hanging and open-ended.
All in all, although much more was given in regards to Denny and Neeka with this sequel, I felt complete with the first novel and could have done without this and all the unnecessary, extra, incomplete drama that it brought to their story. I'm glad to see Neeka finally grew tf up at the end and actually reciprocated the energy Denny gave from the jump back to him, because that's bae right there in my eyes.
But much respect to the mental health representation in the Black community that TA explored with these novels! And Denny / D Rock is definitely the type of crazy, unhinged, possessive, boss n*gga I never knew I needed in my life! Guess that says a lot about me and my state of mind knowing what I know about him right!? 🫠😅
April 24, 2024
Denny and Neeka. Where do we begin. 😩 When you look up codependency in the dictionary both their names will be right there. Next to that will be flashing red signs. Lol! My goodness. I went on one hell of a ride with these two. The scenes were done so well it was like watching a movie. I surely could actually see Neeka being dragged out the psyche ward when she went to see her Daddyyyyy! That was sooo intense. This series is the poster child for reminding couples to not put each other on such high pedestals. Its hard to maintain being perfect in your partner’s eyes. Always be upfront about mental illness. You gotta let the other person figure out if thats what they want to deal with long term. It was nice seeing a softer Denny and Neeka using that back bone she buried deep. Written well, and love wins.
January 21, 2024
My heart my heart my heart! I went through so many emotions while reading this. Seeing two people who love each other so much and you wanted the absolute best for them but their love kept hurting them in the worst way?
Man it was hard to read at times. I felt like giving up my damn self at some point and I am not even Neeka or Denny. Takera did an incredible job writing about loving someone who has a mental illness who go through various manic episodes but also how this affects the partner( and their child) who has to watch them go through this. There are lot of ups and downs in this story but like Neeka said when you go through darkness “ I’ll be sure to bring a flashlight” 😩🥺🥹
Man it was hard to read at times. I felt like giving up my damn self at some point and I am not even Neeka or Denny. Takera did an incredible job writing about loving someone who has a mental illness who go through various manic episodes but also how this affects the partner( and their child) who has to watch them go through this. There are lot of ups and downs in this story but like Neeka said when you go through darkness “ I’ll be sure to bring a flashlight” 😩🥺🥹
March 3, 2024
Rebirth Indeed
There was so much to enjoy in book 2, that book 1 challenged. So much clarity made it’s self present. I would even claim healed, as much as allowed. Love prevailed through the hurt and made the scars less visible. When the world could only see the ugly, when others want to see you fail, when life appears too blurry, & when no one else will do… God’s Will!
Too Devout was so necessary. Neeka & Denny were so complicated… but TA impressively captured enough to give us a glimpse into their powerful love story! 💜💚💛
There was so much to enjoy in book 2, that book 1 challenged. So much clarity made it’s self present. I would even claim healed, as much as allowed. Love prevailed through the hurt and made the scars less visible. When the world could only see the ugly, when others want to see you fail, when life appears too blurry, & when no one else will do… God’s Will!
Too Devout was so necessary. Neeka & Denny were so complicated… but TA impressively captured enough to give us a glimpse into their powerful love story! 💜💚💛
August 17, 2025
This story was not easy...
This story was in no way, shape, or form, easy, but it was definitely worth it. The fight to the end to accept 'God's Will' was not for the feint of heart. I love the WAY TA gives us what we don't even know we need in a way that feels almost ordained. Neeka and Denny were two things: crazy and crazy for each other. Their love was palpable and made me feel like I was right there in the thick of it with them. The supporting characters' stories add to their story as a little diluting agent to keep it from burning too raw. I loved every single second!
This story was in no way, shape, or form, easy, but it was definitely worth it. The fight to the end to accept 'God's Will' was not for the feint of heart. I love the WAY TA gives us what we don't even know we need in a way that feels almost ordained. Neeka and Denny were two things: crazy and crazy for each other. Their love was palpable and made me feel like I was right there in the thick of it with them. The supporting characters' stories add to their story as a little diluting agent to keep it from burning too raw. I loved every single second!
April 6, 2017
Another good one by Takerra Allen. This book is really emotional so make sure you have some tissues close by. I really wish Neeka had more of a backbone. However, she did get stronger by the end of the book but it wasn't until somewhere around the 90% mark.
May 3, 2024
I love when the follow up is just as good as the first book! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I actually didn't want it to end. I got so emotionally invested. It was a rollercoaster with D-Rock and Neeka. But it was realistic. I appreciate that. It was not a predictable storyline! Highly recommend!
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