evamadera1's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Magoon imbued a sense of maturity in the narrative, one befitting the situation and the characters inhabiting the story. Although I probably could have done with a refresher on the first book, this narrative stands firm enough on its own feet, providing a window into the realities of life existing around the time of well known events but using them as pivot points. I think this book makes an excellent recommendation for the advanced middle grade reader and/or younger YA readers.
prof_shoff's review
3.0
Strong story of a young girl deciding who she wants to be, within and without, and the consequences of making those decisions.
book_lover22's review
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
2.0
ANGERY ANGRY ANBYHRDNNDHSNJ YOU CANT END BOTH BOOKS LIKE THIS AHAHHAHHHH
amdame1's review
3.0
Much more didactic than the previous book in the series - but reveals a lot about the workings of the Black Panther party. Told from Maxie's point of view this time. I liked the first book better; there was more character tension and development in the relationship between the brothers and their dad and the different ways that they were trying to solve the segregation/inequality issues.
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