I devoured this YA book in an afternoon. This left me in tears at multiple points. Beautifully written, powerful, and modern. Rhodes does an astounding job of linking the past to the present in a way that keeps readers wanting more from the storyline while highlighting groundbreaking cases of the lynchings of young Black boys across time. I found myself wanting a happy ending but it’s evident and pertinent that Rhodes did not include one, as this is the reality many Black people (especially young boys) face today. This is a MUST read. I would recommend this to anyone with middle school aged children as well as yourself. This is the perfect catalyst to start a powerful conversation between you and someone else. PLEASE pick this up!