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alesehunter's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Classism
lettuce_read's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, and Abandonment
bruhnette's review
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
High school sophomores Rhia, Zeke, and Malachi have been best friends since pre-school. When gentrification threatens to force Zeke and his family out of their apartment, Rhea comes up with a plan. Start a fake gang to scare away the white, hipster investors who have been taking over the neighborhood and edging out the long-standing Black and brown businesses. Since it's a fake gang, there's no real concern about violence. But when a man ends up dead, things take a turn that Rhea wasn't expecting. This book was a bit longer than I would have liked and the murder mystery aspect got pretty twisty and hard to follow, but overall I really liked this book. It's one of the first I've found that really explains gentrification in practical and meaningful ways that teens will not only grasp but want to take action against.
Thank you to Disney Publishing and NetGalley for a review copy of this book.
Thank you to Disney Publishing and NetGalley for a review copy of this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
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