What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Marvin and Tyler are high-school twins. They have grown up almost as one. Both are protective of their mother and miss their father who is in prison.
2. *As they navigate their way through their senior year, Tyler begins to "drift" away from Marvin and his friends. Marvin begins to worry about some of the choices Tyler is making.
3. *The boys and their friends are realizing how much tension there is between the "neighbors" and law enforcement. Marvin wants to stay clear of the "encounters", but gets nervous when it appears his brother Tyler is heading straight toward it.
4. *When Marvin, Tyler, and their friends head to a party; they find nothing but trouble.
5. *Tyler disappears while Marvin does everything in his power to find out what happened at the party. He is beginning to find it difficult to balance both his life at home and the life he would like to move toward.
What I Thought Of It: An excellent read. The story was raw, real, and relevant. It certainly was a timely read due to the conflicts between law enforcement and certain groups of people in our country. As frustrated as I was with some of Tyler's decisions, I could understand why he was making them. Jay Coles did a phenomenal job of writing about Marvin's situation and the choices he made. I could tell how torn he was between the cards he was dealt and the possibility of a productive and successful future. The entire story brought me great satisfaction and there were times when I couldn't turn the page fast enough.
Who Should Read It: The novel is intended for the young-adult reader. Because of the content, language, and situations; I would recommend the book for readers in high-school and above. I do think that adult readers would enjoy the story just as much as the young-adult reader. Jay Coles has written a story not to be missed. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars!
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