girlreading's review against another edition
4.0
Not only does this book feature a brilliantly gripping mystery, it also superbly explores the all too prevalent and dangerous issue regarding the lack of interest/effort from the public and police when it comes to looking for justice for crimes against Black girls and women.
Despite a somewhat slow start, I found myself entirely hooked to this story. I loved Kya, Fuse and Paris's distinct voices (which were especially well portrayed in the audiobook narration).
It's got a gripping mystery, fantastic social commentary, a wonderful slow burn friendship, powerful teens, exploration of the dark side of fandoms and some Veronica Mars style detective work. Basically, this book has truly got it all.
Despite a somewhat slow start, I found myself entirely hooked to this story. I loved Kya, Fuse and Paris's distinct voices (which were especially well portrayed in the audiobook narration).
It's got a gripping mystery, fantastic social commentary, a wonderful slow burn friendship, powerful teens, exploration of the dark side of fandoms and some Veronica Mars style detective work. Basically, this book has truly got it all.
afro8921's review against another edition
4.0
DJ Parsec is a hip-hop artist known for her unique sound and her ability to rock a party. Her star is just beginning to rise when she is tragically murdered. DJ Parsec’s two best friends, but mortal enemies must put aside their differences to find her killer. Social media’s effect on ways a rap artist achieves stardom takes center stage in this novel.
b_jud's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
notlikethebeer's review against another edition
5.0
This was bloody incredible, and any words or description of it I can think of just don't do it justice. Just... wow. Please read it. As a white reader, I would especially urge other white readers to read it, particularly those into true crime and/or crime of any sort- it raises a plethora of important issues in a fantastic way. Blimey, have I said it's amazing?
resslesa's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it a lot although it seemed to drag in a few parts for me. Interesting mystery and like that it’s told through three separate voices including flashbacks from the dead girl Paris, read by Bahni Turpin. All voices were excellent and distinct. I appreciate a good mystery featuring all POC that isn’t focused on the struggle. Listened on Hoopla.
ericadeb's review against another edition
It's not bad, just wasn't for me. I liked the diversity within the black community and the narration on the audio book was great. Just wasn't my kind of book.
drcbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I figured out the "whodunnit" pretty early on but there was still enough intrigue and likability of the book to keep me going
melindagallagher's review against another edition
4.0
Spin is a cross between On the Come Up and one of us is lying. Lots of fun hip hop and an intriguing mystery.
kendrareads's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
Making my way through all of Lamar Giles' backlist. I really love the way he writes characters and explores world unknown to me in his writing. Bhani Turpin narrating a character didn't hurt either. The mystery drew me in and the suspense kept me there.
nadiramos's review against another edition
5.0
This book doesn't get enough hype. I enjoyed it so very much.