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greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, and Alcohol
thewordlesspoet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Child abuse and Murder
scarlett_f's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Excrement, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Very raw writing, especially the first fifty pages. But all brings together a well built story and satisfying conclusion. Upper high school or YA recommended.doll2021's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, and Police brutality
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
I listened to the audiobook and omg, if that is accessible to you, please opt for the audiobook! It's so damn good. It's so wonderfully produced and one of the best audiobooks I've read ever!!! These are the narrators:
- Nick Brooks with Alfred Vines (Narrator)
- Brad Sanders (Narrator)
- Christopher Hampton (Narrator)
- Anthony M. Lopez (Narrator)
- Eliana Marianes (Narrator)
- Hannah Church (Narrator)
- Henriette Zoutomou (Narrator)
- Jaime Lincoln Smith (Narrator)
- Maria Liatis (Narrator)
- Renier Cortes (Narrator)
- Suehyla El-Attar (Narrator)
- Xenia Willacey (Narrator)
Three young men of color from the Urban Promise Preparatory School are accused of murder when their principal is found dead. To prove their innocence, Ramon, JB & Trey must find and unveil the real murderer!
I was truly on edge throughout this entire book, even though some parts felt strictly about character-building and getting to know these kids. However, the narration was top notch, kept me so engaged, and I rooted so hard for these characters to prove everybody wrong! Whomever produced this audiobook needs to produce more YA thrillers/mysteries because this was so dang entertaining!
Also, make this a movie! Thank you!
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual harassment
ktdakotareads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Racism, and Violence
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Brooks also touches on pretty much everything a young adult mystery should touch on. There was drama. There was Romance. There were shady characters. Characters that made you question your judgment.
I had my assumptions about who the killer was about a third of the way through, but with all of the distractions and character perspectives, I could never be 100% sure. I think that part of this was due to all of the POV changes. I don't often love a book that changes POV so much because it feels like it is easy to become lost, but how Brooks wrote the multiple POVs was smart, intentional, and full of depth. Each main character was so dynamic, and the supporting characters fit into the plot like perfect puzzle pieces.
I am always happy to recommend this title to readers!
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual harassment
lil_wavy_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Racism, Blood, and Murder
sam_xmc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, and Murder