Thomas’ ode to hip hop is raw and honest and an absolute must read. Bri is a teenager with immense talent and a deep longing to save her family from the clutches of poverty.  And maybe even more so, she is desperate to be seen for who she is. But does she even really know who she is?  

Sometimes teenagers are dealt a hand that makes them grow up much sooner than they should. Living in poverty, surrounded by drug dealers and gangs, Bri is angry and impulsive. And she’s tired of the assumptions made about her. Hip hop gives her a voice as she discovers who she really is at her core.

The quick quips and cultural references created a vividness to Bri and her life. I felt as though I was completely immersed into her world. And I wanted desperately to go through the book and FIGHT for her. Although you’ll see, she needs no one to fight her battles.