This was a pretty good read to me. It was a real depiction of what’s it’s like for a lot of black teen moms especially in Memphis.

I really wanted to read the book because the author is from my city and that’s where the story is based. It’s well-written and was a true exploration of what it’s like for black teen moms growing up in the hood. No real parental guidance, opportunities, or financial resources to maintain let alone make it out.

The book follows teen mom B’onca struggling to graduate high school and ensure her daughters needs are met. On top of dealing with personal problems of her own she finds out they’re about to be evicted. B’onca does what any mother would do to protect and care for her child. She made a way out of no way and did what needed to be done. But her misguided actions could put everything she’s worked for in jeopardy including her daughter.

It was easy to relate to B’onca’s character because I know so many teens like her in real life. The authors depiction of Ridgecrest and the situations teens get themselves involved in was real. I didn’t agree with a lot of the choices B’onca made but then I looked at it as what other choice did she have?

Overall, I enjoyed the book it was an easy read and I think would be very relatable for many. I finished it rather quickly because the story was interesting and kept me engaged guess you can say it was a page-turner.

Special thanks to the author, randomhousekids, & netgalley for my advanced readers copy!!!!