CW: gun violence, death

This is without a doubt a very powerful and relevant novel. I loved that it was told in verse, as I don’t think I’ve read anything in this format previously. However, I didn’t connect with it; this is surely intended to be an emotional read, and while I sympathized, I think it was too quickly paced for me to really empathize and truly take it in. As for the ending, it left me with questions.

While I think it had a few flaws, this was a quick read that I did enjoy regardless. It’s very impactful and important, and I recommend it to everyone who can handle the content. I’ll definitely check out more of Jason’s work.