Jade Adia

This is an honest and unique exploration of the emotional impact that gentrification has on the displaced, especially youth. Rhea and her friends are skeptical of the fancier businesses appearing in their beloved and diverse Los Angeles neighborhood and of the white people moving in. When Zeke's family gets an eviction notice due to the sale of their building, Rhea, Malachi and Zeke make up a fake street gang to frighten away investors from the area. Their elaborate social media ruse seems to work until it gets beyond their control: Zeke is arrested for his landlord's murder, Rhea receives threatening texts, and other people are involved in dangerously unexpected ways. A genuine and captivating voice that will appeal to older teens.… (més)