When Kennedy Stern and her best friend Reuben drag themselves away from their grueling studies to enjoy a night off campus, getting pulled over by a belligerent cop isn’t in either of their plans. When the police altercation turns violent, the media notes Reuben’s dark skin and labels this instance of police brutality a hate crime. Those Kennedy trusts the most warn her not to get involved, but she owes it to Reuben to pursue justice regardless of the personal cost. Nothing remains a secret when a frenzied media and an embarrassed police department delve into Kennedy’s and Reuben’s backgrounds. Some truths, unfortunately, grow increasingly more painful the closer they get to the surface.
My Review:
Another great Kennedy Stern story! This provocative story does not disappoint as it encourages conversation about current events in our own society. With real, authentic characters, this story is hard to put down and causes one to question events surrounding police brutality. I was totally immersed in the story and surprised by the unexpected twists at the end. Another well-crafted story that makes the reader think!
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book--the opinions and thoughts are my own.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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