PositiveThe Washington PostThe text challenges its readers to think deeply about white privilege, police brutality and the circumstances designed to break the spirits of young people of color ... Bri’s best friends, Sonny and Malik, complicate the scenario with relatable stories of coming out and the \'friend zone\' inquiry. Bri navigates these obstacles with tongue-in-cheek narration, as this brilliant burgeoning young writer learns how expensive it can be to follow your dreams. This book beckons young readers and music lovers alike with an homage to the forefathers of hip-hop that also assures the feminine voice is never dismissed from the cypher.
