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librarybonanza 's review for:
The Cost of Knowing
by Brittney Morris
Age: High School
Although written by a female, the black boy teen experience is always welcome with open arms in YA lit.
Morris originally sought out to write a book strictly about black boy joy but found that the carefree attitude was at odds with real life for most boys. So she changed her angle to be "black boy joy despite" toxic masculinity, intergenerational trauma, pressure to be a provider, and the weight of the past.
A compelling, realistic narrative is set forth, detailing the trials that Alex must go through as a mere 16-year-old. The modern day problems--racism, grief, healing a family relationship--are real but the twist is not: Alex can see future visions of anything he touches. And he soon finds out that his brother can see visions of the past.
All in all, a unique addition to YA lit that manages to address the mountains that society forces a black boy to climb, and emerging triumphant in spite of it all.
Although written by a female, the black boy teen experience is always welcome with open arms in YA lit.
Morris originally sought out to write a book strictly about black boy joy but found that the carefree attitude was at odds with real life for most boys. So she changed her angle to be "black boy joy despite" toxic masculinity, intergenerational trauma, pressure to be a provider, and the weight of the past.
A compelling, realistic narrative is set forth, detailing the trials that Alex must go through as a mere 16-year-old. The modern day problems--racism, grief, healing a family relationship--are real but the twist is not: Alex can see future visions of anything he touches. And he soon finds out that his brother can see visions of the past.
All in all, a unique addition to YA lit that manages to address the mountains that society forces a black boy to climb, and emerging triumphant in spite of it all.