"In this powerful and fast-paced YA contemporary debut, a Black teen from Brooklyn struggles to fit in at his almost entirely-white Manhattan prep school, resulting in a fight and a plan for vengeance."
If the summary blurb doesn't give it away, let me be clear that this book is not a light and fun read. Be prepared to be angry, sad, happy, and a whole mix of other emotions throughout this book. It tackles some hard themes, including racism and classism (as well as their intersection), but the author does so in a compelling and grounded way. The main character, Gil, is very elatable despite me not having much in common with him. That's a testament to the quality of writing, and the reason that even though the book touches on heavy subjects, I read it fairly quickly. Might be questionable for younger readers, but I'd recommend it to young adults and older.
If the summary blurb doesn't give it away, let me be clear that this book is not a light and fun read. Be prepared to be angry, sad, happy, and a whole mix of other emotions throughout this book. It tackles some hard themes, including racism and classism (as well as their intersection), but the author does so in a compelling and grounded way. The main character, Gil, is very elatable despite me not having much in common with him. That's a testament to the quality of writing, and the reason that even though the book touches on heavy subjects, I read it fairly quickly. Might be questionable for younger readers, but I'd recommend it to young adults and older.