The hard
life of a young latina named Esperanza (Hope, in Spanish) who is trying to educate herself while battling internal
and external forces, namely her ex boyfriend and the lure of thug
life, that threaten to revoke her parole and end up sending her back to prison. Esperanza (Espe) struggles to get her diploma, get a job, and stay away from her ex (Jesus) which is easier said than done as Jesus has a hold of the one part of Esperanza that she just can't deny: her heart. Espe is inspired by many people in her life, but one of the most compelling is the late Tupac Shakur. As her story unfolds, the topics of love, self-examination, and deciding to take hold of one's life are all brought to the forefront. There's a little bit of everything from pop culture references(to programs like America'a Next Top Model anfd Scarfacre, etc.) to suspense, sex, even an analysis of Tupac Shakur's lyrics. Author Black Artemis's use of
real street language, descriptive characters, and descriptions of real situations make for a story you would expect to see made into a movie.