Before they were the Real Housewives of Memphis, they were just five girls from Orange Mound trying to survive, dream, and find themselves in the streets of early 2000s Memphis Meet Shyanna, Jenna (Juice), Veronica, Shelby, and Juanita, five best friends who are trying to figure it out post high school, bound by loyalty, secrets, and struggle. Life in the Mound isn't easy. Every choice has a consequence, every dream comes with a price, and every girl is fighting for a future bigger than what the hood has planned for her. Through heartbreak, hustle, betrayal, and survival, these young women learn what it truly means to grow up fast. From late-night conversations on the porch to dangerous run-ins that could change everything, Girls from the Hood is a raw and powerful look at sisterhood, love, and the fire it takes to rise when the odds are stacked against you. Set in Memphis, Tennessee, circa 2008, this prequel takes readers deep into the lives that shaped the women fans fell in love with in The Real Housewives of Memphis, Tennessee. It's gritty, emotional, and unforgettable, a story about friendship, faith, and the choices that define who we become. Prepare for drama, laughter, and heartbreak. This is where it all began.