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A Chorus Rises by Bethany C. Morrow
5.0

Hooooooooly cow y'all!

I really enjoyed A Song Below Water, but I think that A Chorus Rises blows it out of... well... the water. We have an enormous presence of social justice, a strong commentary on intersectionality, and a dialogue on the dangers of the internet and social media. Plus we get to focus on Naema as she deals with the fallout from last year's prom. And believe me, she earns her redemption arc. The narration on the audiobook is flawless and I'd go as far to say that it's even better on audio. You can really hear the ever-present sass and emotions in her words, truly embodying Nae. If you want an urban fantasy that focuses on real-life issues, this is a fantastic choice.

*Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*