They aren't always the people you are warned about, the ones in cars who want you to see their puppies or offering you a ride home 'because your mother sent me'. I do enjoy memoirs and am very interested in books such as this one, and I was glad that this did not disappoint.

It’s a rollercoaster of violence, drugs, sex, friendship, loyalty and betrayal, all rolled into one fascinating true story of a young girls life, devastatingly let down by the police after a brutal sexual assault, Danielle seeks solace in a local drug dealer, who introduces her to the exciting yet dangerous world of selling class A drugs, she soon rises up the ranks earning the gangs trust, and becomes west London’s ‘top girl’. She comes across as an incredibly strong character and she raises some interesting philosophical questions about the lifestyle.

But her bright future fades when, betrayed by the police after a brutal assault, she finds the protection she needs under the wing of organised criminals.

Even while earning big money doing her thing, she frittered it on designer accessories and hair extensions. This book brutal at times and quite emotional, but it is a no holds barred look into life on the country lines and Britain’s drug scene. The trues life story of Danielle Marin, a school kid in London who at the age of 12 is groomed and becomes involved in drug dealing and "gangs". I wanted to know how she rebuilt her relationship with her son as well as her work within the criminal justice system.

Groomed by a gang member from the young age of twelve, it doesn’t take much imagination to see how a young girl could be manipulated and get caught up in the gang life. TOP GIRL” is Danielle’s true story, told first hand by her, in a voice you will instantly find compelling and addictive. The book takes us through her journey from her childhood to her adulthood where she became involved in a London gang which was rife with harrowing stories of her experience. This lady has been through a crazy amount and this book made me want to experience working with county lines at some point in my career!