Angie Thomas forever!!! I loved the perspective of a Black teen dad trying to navigate all the stresses of life. And the banter is so good too. I'm glad this book can stand completely on its own, though knowing Starr's story makes it more fun.

Food pairing: BBQ ribs (I'm a St. Louis BBQ girl myself), fries, and coleslaw (Lazarus Lynch's slaw recipe that appears in [b:Son of a Southern Chef: Cook with Soul|43231102|Son of a Southern Chef Cook with Soul|Lazarus Lynch|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1554280114l/43231102._SX50_.jpg|67079882] is *the best* and I'll never make any other kind of mayo slaw ever again)