*Diego has dreams of going to college and making something of himself.
*Lawson knows he doesn't have what it takes to get into college, so he takes a different path than Diego.
*As the school year proceeds, the boys find themselves on two very different routes.
*Diego knows what he should put at the forefront of his life, but he is also fiercely loyal to Lawson.
What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections... *I literally read this book in one sitting. I could not put it down.
*Now, it was written in free-verse so that made the reading go a bit faster.
*As soon as I began, I was hooked and invested in both the lives of Diego and Lawson.
*The writing was so good and I found myself angry and frustrated with some of the decisions each boy made throughout the story.
*The ending was not what I was expecting and certainly tugged at the heart-strings. Who Should Read It... *I would recommend the novel to all readers in high-school along with the adult reader who enjoys reading young-adult novels. The story moves at a fast-pace and will keep the reader hooked for the entire reading experience. Happy Reading!
Rating... 5 out of 5 stars
