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doll2021's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, and Police brutality
anarmandameg's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Death, Murder, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
I listened to the audiobook and omg, if that is accessible to you, please opt for the audiobook! It's so damn good. It's so wonderfully produced and one of the best audiobooks I've read ever!!! These are the narrators:
- Nick Brooks with Alfred Vines (Narrator)
- Brad Sanders (Narrator)
- Christopher Hampton (Narrator)
- Anthony M. Lopez (Narrator)
- Eliana Marianes (Narrator)
- Hannah Church (Narrator)
- Henriette Zoutomou (Narrator)
- Jaime Lincoln Smith (Narrator)
- Maria Liatis (Narrator)
- Renier Cortes (Narrator)
- Suehyla El-Attar (Narrator)
- Xenia Willacey (Narrator)
Three young men of color from the Urban Promise Preparatory School are accused of murder when their principal is found dead. To prove their innocence, Ramon, JB & Trey must find and unveil the real murderer!
I was truly on edge throughout this entire book, even though some parts felt strictly about character-building and getting to know these kids. However, the narration was top notch, kept me so engaged, and I rooted so hard for these characters to prove everybody wrong! Whomever produced this audiobook needs to produce more YA thrillers/mysteries because this was so dang entertaining!
Also, make this a movie! Thank you!
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Racism
Moderate: Alcohol and Gun violence
Minor: Sexual harassment
ktdakotareads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, Racism, Bullying, and Death
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Brooks also touches on pretty much everything a young adult mystery should touch on. There was drama. There was Romance. There were shady characters. Characters that made you question your judgment.
I had my assumptions about who the killer was about a third of the way through, but with all of the distractions and character perspectives, I could never be 100% sure. I think that part of this was due to all of the POV changes. I don't often love a book that changes POV so much because it feels like it is easy to become lost, but how Brooks wrote the multiple POVs was smart, intentional, and full of depth. Each main character was so dynamic, and the supporting characters fit into the plot like perfect puzzle pieces.
I am always happy to recommend this title to readers!
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Racism
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment and Child abuse
trashboatwinter's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
jrascoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Gun violence
audreylee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Gun violence and Violence
sam_xmc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Racism, Murder, and Gun violence
pucksandpaperbacks's review against another edition
Graphic: Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Violence, Police brutality, Death, Alcohol, Murder, and Pregnancy