Nic Stone's sophomore novel, Dear Justyce, is phenomenal. I really like Dear Martin, but Dear Justyce is powerful.

Quan's story is told through a mix of present moments, flashbacks, and letters. Unlike his friend Justyce, Quan doesn't go to a fancy prep school. A few wrong decisions eventually lead him to a juvenile detention center. Quan feels hopeless and isolated so he begins writing letters to Justyce.

The varied types of narrative that are used to tell Quan's story help to fully understand him as a character. As the present plot progresses, you are able to see important moments of his life through the flashbacks and learn about his feelings through his letters to Justyce. Quan is such a dynamic character that you get sucked into his story. I read this book in three days and I cannot recommend it enough!