As a black woman in America I would give my children this book to read. It was so insightful. Break the cycle!

It’s a good book

I love the way this story is crafted.

Absolutely love this! I was completely glued to the text.

Love the book

So this is the first book I’ve read of Jason Reynold’s. And as someone who has just gotten back into reading and has torn through almost 20 books in the last month this one was a little harder to go through because I was used to cliffhangers and attention grabbers. But, this is an absolutely beautifully written book. And even though it is a fast read, it leaves an impact. I read it in 1 day and I’ve been talking about it and the weight of it to everyone I’ve spoken to since finishing it. I HIGHLY suggest this book and I cannot wait to read more of Jason Reynold’s work.

So, the book was amazing. I read this on my own time due to my teacher recommending I should read it. Like a lot of people, I was confused on the ending at first. Then, this year, during lockdown, I read it again. I realised that at the end, with the smoke and whatnot, he dies. He most likely shot Riggs, or he missed and was shot himself. The “you coming” most likely means that he is in purgatory or the afterlife, so yeah. If you’re confused, there you go.

read for school. engaging and a quick read. a little confused on the ending.

This is such a great book, but sadly it’s all true. If you don’t cry a bit you didn’t read all the way through.

it hit so differently. shines a light on an issue that’s not talked about