by Angie Thomas
Part of The Hate U Give, book 1
First published 2017
Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: her poor neighborhood and her wealthy prep school. The fragile balance shatters when she witnesses a white cop fatally shoot her unarmed best friend, Khalil. Now Starr's testimony could destroy her community—or get her killed. As Khalil's death sparks protests, Starr must decide whether to speak up or stay silent, risking her life and the lives of her loved ones.
Genres: fiction, african-american, contemporary, social-issues, young-adult, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Garden Heights, United States
Period: 21st century
480 pages · Paperback · Clarion Books
Content warnings: racism, violence