A review by amylandranch
Brooklyn, Burning by Steve Brezenoff

3.0

Set in Brooklyn, this story is unique in that the author never reveals the gender identity of the main character, Kid or the character they fall in love with, Scout. Teens that have left home for various reasons, living in the streets, finding support from local community members- it is a gritty picture but also there is hope. The blurb calls it a love story over two different summers. Teens dealing with gender identity, homelessness, drug use/drinking and lack of parental support might find solace in the pages. 9th grade and up.