National best-selling author Mary Monroe has drawn favorable comparisons to Toni Morrison and Zora Neale Hurston. In this sequel to the moving novel, God Don't Like Ugly, Annette Goode has finally found a man who loves her. But at a pre-wedding ceremony, her ugly past is revealed, and her world falls apart. When she reunites with her childhood sweetheart, it seems like everything might be fine-until her long-absent friend, who hides a deadly secret, comes back into Annette's life. "Mary Monroe is a remarkable talent."-Chicago Sun-Times
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"Needless to say, I wa scompletley shocked throughout this book. It is a must read, and fills in a lot of holes that a lot of people where complaining about in the firat book. It ended great and I have already purchased #3."
— Sontia (5 out of 5 stars)
" I'm not sure if I'm just tired of the same " I was abused as a child " urban story lines but I felt that the book was drawn out and predictable. I think it's time I switch to mystery books. If anyone has read a good one let me know. "
— Siobhon, 2/20/2014" I got lost when I started reading this book because it did not start off where the first one ended. It was okay but don't hold your breathe waiting on the same excitement from the first novel because you wont get it "
— Kamai, 2/19/2014" that girl know she is ill "
— Antoinette, 2/7/2014" I liked part two better than part one --maybe because the author explained many things that occurred in part one. "
— Cindy, 1/30/2014" At the end of God Don't Like Ugly, I was a bit disappointed. I read part 2 anyway. I feel like Annette was redeemed in this book. Can't wait to dive into God Don't Play. "
— Kathryn, 1/26/2014" I really didn't like any of the books she wrote that I have read. I don't know what compelled me to even continue to read the books. They deal with a harsh subject and it seems like all she writes about is misery. I just didn't enjoy the stories. "
— Kamilah, 1/14/2014" 2nd book in series. "
— Yvonne, 1/12/2014" Another good read from Mary Monroe. I think I will finish this entire series and check out some of her other works. "
— Tee, 1/11/2014" I really enjoyed the first book, God Don't Like Ugly. After I finished it, I needed more and purchased God Still Don't Like Ugly. I was disappointed with the second book. About 50% of it is a recap of the first one. "
— Alissa, 1/2/2014" Very good. So far in this series, I've not been able to put the books down. Eager to read the next book. "
— Adrianne, 12/8/2013" Ok, Mr. Boatwright old slick devil is still at it, but oh did you get what was coming to you, Ha Ha. I was happy to see that the family unite reunited and the fact that Annette finally found true love. "
— Anita, 11/28/2013" Great sequel to "God Don't like ugly" "
— Nikki, 11/17/2013" It was very repetitive of the first book, but ended well. "
— Bonita, 11/8/2013" This book was just as good as the first. I was not disappointed at any point in this sequel. I can't wait to read the next book. "
— Toya, 11/8/2013" i really enjoyed this book. like all of mary monroes books some of the writing seems a bit forced but there are so many climatic elements it keeps you reading and wanting more. "
— Yvonne, 10/3/2013" Amazing! Can't wait to read the next one!! GO MARY MONROE!!! "
— Troy, 9/19/2013" Even more compelling drama "
— Yvette, 4/13/2013" Did not like this book at all. I feel that she went on and on in this book. "
— Michelle, 3/25/2013" Part two and worth it. Alot of drama but characters that will draw you in and believe they are people and not fiction. "
— Nicole, 3/19/2013" If you didn't get enough with the first book you will continue on into the misery of this book. Things just get worse and worse and you are still wondering how it all will turn out... "
— Hedy, 12/25/2012" I loved this book. It has the same characters from book 1. "
— Mccurry01, 12/17/2012" This was a really good read! I am now eagerly awaiting the arrival of its sequel to my library branch. "
— Monique, 5/10/2012" great book that you actually want to read "
— Coraline, 5/9/2012" Couldn't put the book down!!! Great collection! "
— Sasha, 4/1/2012" Beautiful story and a great way to wrap up the story of this beautifully written character that I had come to care about. "
— Karen, 3/29/2012" it was a wonderful book all questionz were ndswered nd i was satisfied with the ending the main character gained confidence nd ended up with a great husband and child read it itz great! "
— Badd, 1/23/2012" Excellent again! "
— Kathi, 11/11/2011" This one was a great book too! "
— Judean, 10/5/2011" Enjoyed this series. Rhoda is not quite as scary. Her daughter is something else. "
— Larita, 1/23/2011" i really enjoyed this book. like all of mary monroes books some of the writing seems a bit forced but there are so many climatic elements it keeps you reading and wanting more. "
— Vzriggins, 1/14/2011" I enjoyed the pace and rhythm of Mary Monroe's writing. Her characters are so different from anyone I know. I learn about events that happened in my own culture that aren't taught or talked about. "
— Dee, 1/8/2011" This was a really good read! I am now eagerly awaiting the arrival of its sequel to my library branch. "
— Monique, 1/4/2011" Mary Mary Mary please don't stop writing!! "
— Anna, 9/24/2010" I was so pleased to read a happy conclusion for Anette in this book. And it proves that karma will rear it's ugly head. I look forward to the next book in the series. "
— Kelley, 8/14/2010" This story really told the dark side if Rhonda. The description of her in the first installment...was a complete turn around...the woman has no heart "
— Seekina, 7/23/2010" I finished this book yesterday. Let's just say that the book tied up all the loses ends for the lead character;Annette. Happy ending for her. "
— Tamela, 6/25/2010" This book was just as good as the first. I was not disappointed at any point in this sequel. I can't wait to read the next book. "
— Toya, 6/15/2010" Beautiful story and a great way to wrap up the story of this beautifully written character that I had come to care about. "
— Karen, 6/13/2010" I really enjoyed the first book, God Don't Like Ugly. After I finished it, I needed more and purchased God Still Don't Like Ugly. I was disappointed with the second book. About 50% of it is a recap of the first one. "
— Alissa, 6/7/2010Mary Monroe is a New York Times bestselling African American fiction author. Her first novel, The Upper Room, was published in 1985. She is best known for her novel God Don’t Like Ugly, and the series revolves around the characters it first introduced.
Patricia R. Floyd has narrated dozens of audiobooks throughout her career, including Denise Nicholas’ Freshwater Road and Ellease Southerland’s Let the Lion Eat Straw. Balanced with her audiobook work, she has directed several plays at Stamford Theatre Works. She has won five AudioFile Earphones Awards.