This was a fun, thoughtful, and beautiful look at how people engage in community differently. Nala is ready for a summer of fun and relaxation, while her cousin Imani is dedicated to her activism group. And when Nala meets a cute new boy Tye, she misrepresents her interests to have something in common with him. I don't think the romance was the focus of the story, or even Nala's relationships with her family (though I would have appreciated more with her estranged mother), but it's really a look at yourself, your interests, and what you want to do. And for that, I think it succeeded. I was a little disappointed by the ending - I felt it was a bit abrupt, and I wanted a bit more, but I did like the story overall.

I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.