ACQUIRED TASTE FOR BROOKLYN is a romance that attempts to develop a star-crossed romance between two characters that have race and class working against them. The plot develops a relatively simple conflict about real-estate and manages to involve drug cartel violence and kidnapping. In tone, the story aims to be a light, steamy drama with bits of action.

Overall, the writer has some strong suits with developing visceral main characters who speak from a clear perspective on life. However, the story falls into a patterns of making unearned plot choices that contradict initial character development that convolutes rather than heightens emotional conflicts.