Short Review: I think this is probably a 4.5 star books, but that isn't an option here, so I am rounding up. I have not read a lot of young adult books lately. But there is something to the somewhat simplified structure of most young adult books that can be clarifying. Police Brutality, racism and poverty are not simple topics. I have been reading a lot about racism and history this past year, but not a lot of fiction. History is important, but fiction is often what grabs the reader to create empathy. And there is a lot of perspectives that encourage empathy here.

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(There is language and sexual discussion that is appropriately contextual for an upper teen book. There is also realistic portrayals of violence. I think this is a good book to read for teens and discuss. But it won't be good for all teens.)