This definitely deserves its status as one of the most hyped 2019 releases, because it’s pretty freaking incredible. RTC.

content warnings: 

racism, colorism, microaggressions, precanon loss of parent, threatened & mentioned & on-page physical & gun violence, past addiction, on-page security-guard brutality, victim blaming, underage drinking, infidelity

 
rep: 

Black MCs, gay best friend, socioeconomic, WLW & F/F, minor M/M

 
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CONVERSION: 12.65 / 15 = 4.5 stars

Prose: 9 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 8 / 10
Emotional Impact: 8 / 10
Development / Flow: 9 / 10
Setting: 8 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: 5 / 5
Intellectual Engagement: 4 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: N/A
Rereadability: 4 / 5
Memorability: 4 / 5