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Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam
5.0
challenging emotional reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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What I loved
Absolutely freaking everything.  This heart wrenching story lent itself perfectly to be told in verse. It was powerful, poignant, and touches on so many important topics.  From racism to the absolute injustices of the US prison system, this story doesn't hold back any punches when it comes to it's message.