by Randy Ribay
First published 2020
Bunny and Nasir have been inseparable since childhood, but everything changes when Bunny accepts a basketball scholarship to a school across town. Nasir watches his best friend try to blend in with wealthy classmates while he stays behind in their old neighborhood. The distance between them grows wider each day. Nasir spends more time with his cousin Wallace, who faces eviction from his home. Nasir notices how everyone celebrates Bunny's success while Wallace struggles alone. When Wallace makes a bet targeting Bunny, Nasir must choose between his best friend and his family. The decision could destroy everything he cares about. This story moves between both boys' viewpoints as they navigate friendship, loyalty, and the weight of expectations in their community.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, sports, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Community, School
Period: Contemporary
336 pages · Paperback · Clarion Books