This was a great YA novel layered with some heavy elements involving police brutality, covid-19, false accusations, harassment, abuse, injustice, and black boyhood. When I say I devoured this audiobook I ordered a physical copy just to put on my shelf cause why not!!!

From the beginning I was immediately immersed into the story. The title and the cover of the book itself is what initially attracted me to it. Then once I understood the backstory behind the title I thought it was very creative.

The novel follows Andre Jackson a wrongfully accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love. When he’s released from juvie it doesn’t really feel like he’s going home. The neighborhood he’s from in Portland, Oregon is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. But that’s the least of his worries Andre’s suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn’t commit taints his friendships and nearly erases his entire life. But that doesn’t stop him from looking for Eric the so called friend he believes is behind his arrest. Andre didn’t realize searching for the truth would be a dangerous game.

The plot was very intense and fascinating with the many twists and turns I wasn't really expecting. Johnson’s writing style not only brought the characters to life but the settings backdrop with covid and mentions of real life events that involved police brutality provides a unique atmosphere to the novel. It was fast-paced, action-packed, and filled with so much mystery and suspense. I was on the edge of my seat almost the entire time especially when Mr.Whittaker started acting weird and followed Andre.

Overall, the book was amazing from the vividness and it being so authentic and relatable. The dialogue was very realistic, the character development was great. I also liked how Johnson maintained the suspense surrounding Eric until the end. Definitely recommend y’all read this one!!!