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I finally read (listened) to this book after hearing about it for 5 years. And it was totally fine. It was available on my Libby app so I just gave it a shot. I was never really captivated by the story or the characters. I think I would have been if I had read this before 2020. When BLM all happened and these stories were everywhere. Now they’ve become politicized as opposed to a real issue that needs answers. Such is the way with many important issues today.

I will say I was surprised at how much language there was for a YA book.

Enlightening for sure. I would never know what it’s like to live in those neighborhoods where gangs are apart of your everyday life. That would be really hard.

treds4life's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative reflective tense

3.75

beckeal's review against another edition

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4.0

I totally enjoyed this book. But I think it fell prey to its own hype. I expected more.

jenmangler's review against another edition

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4.0

What a fantastic, powerful read. I cannot get this book out of my head.

tjeoconnor's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is absolutely incredible. It gives a first-person look at what it's like to know someone who was killed by the cops, and to live in the town where it happened. Starr has an amazing voice, and despite the pain and the trouble she's going through, she always has her own voice and personality. I can't do this book justice - it's a must read.

hafeza_libary's review against another edition

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medium-paced

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

5.0

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