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wordsbetweenlines's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
This was the perfect sequel. We saw more of Justyce but we also saw another side of the story.
What happens when you don’t have any supports? When no one is there for you? When the moment you get a glimpse of someone that may help you and then it’s taken away. What happens when you add racism and racial profiling and gangs into this mix?
This duology is a must read.
Read if you liked: The Hate U Give, The Sun Does Shine or The Sun is Also a Star
alexthereadingdragon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
5.0
nikki_booknook's review against another edition
5.0
How can two boys from the same neighborhood end up on such divergent paths? How much does your upbringing affect your choices? How does being a young African-American boy growing up in a country whose legal system is against you from the start fare compared to a young white boy who also gets in to trouble with the law?
Nic Stone gives readers a window in to these questions, and many more, with this incredible story.
Full review on my blog:
https://207booktalk.blogspot.com/2021/01/dear-justyce-by-nic-stone.html
Nic Stone gives readers a window in to these questions, and many more, with this incredible story.
Full review on my blog:
https://207booktalk.blogspot.com/2021/01/dear-justyce-by-nic-stone.html
maldog888's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
A really thoughtful addition to the story we got during Dear Martin.
ms_weird's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
5.0
barnesbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
This book is just as important as Dear Martin, in my opinion. I like that we get to see how Quan ended up where he did, and how it highlights the systems that forced him there.
bbriezy1792's review against another edition
5.0
735 days. Why so long? Why at all? Because he's black. If this was by the book, he would have had freedom instead. Coercion, Miranda rights violation, and a murder charge? Disgusts me to think how many innocent people are/were in prison for some bull like that. Anyone who gets in trouble has a right to a (speedy) trial. Rights violation include the 14th amendment, imo. I am obviously upset but this sequel is justyce (just as) fantastic and the first quan (one). Nic Stone is phenomenal.
mary00's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
This is a very important, powerful, compelling, and eye opening book. I loved it - even more than the first in the series
The author's note at the end is one of the best parts of the book. Don't skip it! This book (including the author's note) had me in tears, which is not a common occurrence. It also had me asking myself how I can do more to make a difference in the world.
This is a very important, powerful, compelling, and eye opening book. I loved it - even more than the first in the series
The author's note at the end is one of the best parts of the book. Don't skip it! This book (including the author's note) had me in tears, which is not a common occurrence. It also had me asking myself how I can do more to make a difference in the world.