Literary FictionYoung Adult
Two teens—one Black, one white—grapple with a police beating’s aftermath as racial tension divides their school and community.
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Two teens—one Black, one white—grapple with a police beating’s aftermath as racial tension divides their school and community.
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When sixteen-year-old Rashad is mistakenly accused of stealing, classmate Quinn witnesses his brutal beating at the hands of a police officer who happens to be the older brother of his best friend. Told through Rashad and Quinn's alternating viewpoints.
Two teens grapple with the repercussions of a single violent act that leaves their school, their community, and, ultimately, the country bitterly divided by racial tension.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief references to romantic attraction; no explicit sexual content.
Violence & gore
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Central on-page police beating of a teen; injuries, blood, hospital aftermath.
Profanity
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Occasional strong and vulgar language throughout.
Substance use
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Mild mentions of substance use; not central or graphic.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Central focus on racism, police brutality, privilege, and social justice.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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On-page police brutality against an innocent Black teen; systemic racism.
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