synopsisJustyce McAllister is a good kid, an honor student, and always there to help a friend—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. Despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can't escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates. Justyce looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for answers. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. King to find out. Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up--way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. In the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack. my thoughtsThis is a must-read for everyone who's a high schooler and older! It's a very powerful, relevant book. I read it in one sitting because I couldn't stop and there were times when it had me in tears. But, it's so eye-opening that it's a book I'd give everyone to read. It's a story that shows you can be doing everything right and follow all the rules but it might not be enough if you're a Black person living in the US. This is my first time reading Nic Stone's novel and I just have to say - I can't wait to read the sequel which is called Dear Justyce. I LOVED how Justyce wrote to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a way to cope with his trauma and it's a very inspiring take. my rating
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