What Readers Are Saying About KEPT

Antonio: “I swore I would never be one of those people riding the [NYC subway] reading a book but here I was rushing to get on the train so I could read Kept. I was so into it, I missed stops and wasn’t mad about it. I couldn’t wait to go to work the next day. I didn’t want this book to end.”

Chas Wal: “WHERE CAN I FIND DOUGLASS!!?”

KL: “[KEPT] will force you to sit with yourself and think about what you contribute to the world. Every black man should read it!”

Jacob: “What a brilliant read!!!”

L’Amour: “[KEPT] triggered all of my emotions, even my lust.”

Edward Holmes: “Reading Kept will adjust your mental space, logically and emotionally. The novel captivated my soul, transcending my mind into a fictional world or modern day realism? Definitely a must-read!”

Jordyn C: “Once I was hooked, I was HOOKED! I couldn't wait to have some downtime so I could read the next chapter. [KEPT] is smart, sexy, and very eye-opening.”

Wesley Rowell: “In KEPT, author Alonzo Westbrook creates a futuristic world that feels like it’s 10 minutes from now. Without giving anything away, I identified with these characters on an almost visceral level. Sometimes it felt too painful to flip the page but I couldn’t stop reading. If you love Black men and Black love, and care about our future, please [read] Kept — a genre busting novel full of intrigue, energy, madness, sex, science, and sadness. Alonzo’s writing is a revelation.”

Big Sister: “Days later, I’m still thinking about KEPT. I feel I know these characters. People will laugh, cry, like, dislike, identify, and not identify based on where they are in their journey.”

Youngest Brother: “Reading [KEPT] was like watching a movie!”

Mom: “I have one question: When do I get the sequel? This is a cliffhanger!”