K'wan has done it again! I know when I get one of his books it will be a fast paced whirlwind of entertainment. He thinks up the most interesting characters whether good or bad, mostly bad.

This is the first book by this author that I've read and wow, what a book. This book picks up from where the first book finishes. This story is full of action and drama, to keep you hooked till the last page. This is a gritty suspense read with added drama. I haven't read the first book but it was easy to pick up the story. I can't wait to read more in this series and by this author in the future.



Highly recommended

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

Without reading Diamonds and Pearl, this novel still did not disappoint, as it provided enough background to be enjoyed as a stand-alone, filled with high stakes and suspense galore!

Page turner from start to finish. The Diamond Empire picks up where Diamonds and Pearls ended. This book keeps you entertained and on the edge of your seat. It's full of action and drama. K'Wan writes to eat so he'll definitely get full off of this read!! I recommend this book to anyone that's looking for a good read.

A gritty, suspenseful read with lots of drama and violence. The Diamond Empire follows up to a first book Diamonds & Pearl, which I haven't read. Although I felt a bit lost with some of the story lines, it wasn't too hard to catch up. For the most part, this is a good read if you are a fan of "street literature".

What an ending. Right when the drama had reached the highest peak it was the end. I would've finished this book days ago but I didn't want it to end. It's gonna be a while before the next one comes out. The war between Big Stones crew and Diamonds pirates has reached the no turning back stage. I'm already feenin for the next book wondering what's going to happen to whom.

K'wan is one of my favorite street lit writers because every series he has is different. The endings are far from predictable but always leave me wanting more.

I want to thank St. Martin's Press, NetGalley & K'wan for this copy to review. It was a pleasure to read. I hope I don't have to wait long for the next K'wan book.

The Diamond Empire picks up right where Diamonds and Pearl leaves off. K'wan gives you more insight on Diamonds crew and each character has that one special thing that brought them together, but staying together in Diamonds absence seems easier said than done.

The story flows very smoothly and you find yourself engrossed in the book. K'wan gives you the right amount action and dialogue that you can appreciate. The author's characters are sometimes connected in one way or another and this particular character's connection was an unexpected surprise. The Diamond Empire did not disappoint it was well written, gritty, suspenseful and you are left anticipating what's next.

Dark, gritty, sultry and mysterious, The Diamond Empire read like a master class in street fiction. The underlying theme, consequences and the havoc they can unleash.

I enjoyed it! K'wan didn't disappoint with this one. The many twists and turns kept me reading, and I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I am looking forward to seeing the reunion between Diamonds and Pearl and see the outcome of the treachery of the group. Good book!

This is the follow up to Diamond and Pearls. This book picks up with Diamond being held captive, Buda taking over the crew. The action is fast-paced and will hold your interest but leaves a lot of unanswered questions. Characters from Diamond and Pearls of course is a factor in this book. There were a few instances where you are lead to think one thing happened only to find out it did not, but there is no real clarification on how or why. The ending seemed a bit rushed to me and I know this is labled as a 2 book series, but honestly, I feel there needs to be another book to tie of the many loose ends. Pearls is a part of the story, but I did not feel she was a major character this time. This installment can be read as a stand-alone, but to really get a good feel of the characters and their backgrounds, I would recommend reading " Diamond and Pearls". Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review.