I think so? Apparently told my 8th grade best friend I was going to 'be a New York Times Bestseller one day.' Nic Stone, the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Odd One Out,creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money-both too little and too much-and how you make your own luck in the world. But what happens when have and have-nots collide? Will this investigative duo unite.or divide? When Rico sells a jackpot-winning lotto ticket, she thinks maybe her luck will finally change, but only if she-with some assistance from her popular and wildly rich classmate Zan-can find the ticket holder who hasn't claimed the prize. Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n' Go, who after school and work races home to take care of her younger brother. Justyce is dying to forget.įrom the author of the New York Times bestseller Dear Martin-which Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of The Hate U Give, called 'a must read'-comes a pitch-perfect romance that examines class, privilege, and how a stroke of good luck can change an entire life. The truth of what happened that night-some would kill to know. In that media fallout, it’s Justyce who is under attack. And Justyce and Manny get caught in the crosshairs.

Much to the fury of the white off-duty cop beside them. Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up.

King’s teachings hold up in the modern world? Justyce isn’t so sure. Struggling to cope with it all, Justyce starts a journal to Dr. The only exception: Sarah Jane, Justyce’s gorgeous-and white-debate partner he wishes he didn’t have a thing for. Despite leaving his rough neighborhood, he can’t seem to escape the scorn of his former peers or the attitude of his prep school classmates. He is eventually released without charges (or an apology), but the incident has Justyce spooked. Justyce McAllister is top of his class, captain of the debate team, and set for the Ivy League next year-but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning debut.

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