![]() It was really interesting to see Lincoln change from when his brother got home, to him getting involved in the Red Bloodz, the local gang his brother runs. Lincoln and Jakub had been friends for as long as they could remember. Especially when it came to how he thought about his friendship with Lincoln. It was interesting to watch Jakub develop through the book. He lives with his father in the only apartment his father can afford. Jakub is the son of a Polish immigrant, who moved to Canada with his late wife to try and live a better life. My favorite part of this book had to be our main characters, Jakub and Lincoln. Not only did it make me think about real issues that are happening today, but it gave me a new perspective on the people who are living the lives like those in this book. This book was exactly what I needed right now. It's been a while since I read a book that I connected to, that I loved, that I read in less than a day. ![]() This in no way changes my thoughts, or review for this book. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. There is no sugar-coating the decisions that both boys must make and these lessons have consequences for better or worse. ![]() So with both a strong story and characters, it's an overall winner in the YA world for edgy readers. Yet, the rounded cast of characters also enhance the story. It makes readers read and reflect, cringe, and cheer that leads to a roller coaster of emotions that allow investment. The subsequent story is heartbreaking and painful. Jakub's hard-working father and their supportive priest try to pull Jakub away from Link's life but Jakub's owes Link because he takes the fall when they're out late. And the pull is there for Jakub too, but while Link thinks he's got no other choice, Jakub is trying to show him that he does. But now things are strained with Link's brother, Henry, out of jail and asking Link to join him boosting cars and being a part of the Bloodz. Nelson puts together a meaningful assortment of characters that surround the two narrators of the story, Polish American Jakub (Yakoob) and Lincoln (Link) who have been friends for years and tag together (throw up graffiti because of their artistic talents) in the middle of the night. This is the perfect upgrade to stories like Paul Volponi's or Walter Dean Myers' who want some edge but want depth and characterization to boot. That reminds you that every decision you make in life has consequences sometimes not for the best. Lincoln is left with a difficult decision does he protect his friend or join the gang.Ī great coming to age story. The gang decide that he must be silenced for good. When word gets out that Jakob knows more than he should about a crime that has gone on. Lincoln gets lured into his brothers gang. Without Jakub there to look after Lincoln. But he doesn't want to leave Lincoln behind. Jakub gets into an elite private school he is excited as its a new start and a chance for a better life. Jakub is a Polish immigrant a good catholic boy best friend of Lincoln and a renowned griffiti artist. But Jakub and Lincolns lives are split in two when Jakub gets a scholarship and Lincoln is lured into a gang. Jakub and Lincoln are best friends and are as close as brothers. You will experience the characters highs and lows along the way and you will be cheering them on loudly. You will invest lots in the characters and this book is gauranteed to be a rollercoaster of a ride. You will be rooting for them to do the right thing when all odds are stacked against them. This book is fully of edgy depth of characters with characters you will love and wish the best for. On Goodreads from today under my name Karen Whittard and on Amazon on publication date under k.e.whittard. You will find my review on both Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to Netgalley, Dubdurn and Colleen Nelson for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review. Lincoln has to either save his friend, or embrace life as one of the Red Bloodz. The Red Bloodz find out Jakub knows more than he should about a murder and want him silenced ― for good. Jakub watches helplessly as Lincoln gets pulled deeper into the violent world of the Red Bloodz. While Jakub’s future is looking bright, Lincoln’s gets shady as he is lured into his brother’s gang. But it means leaving Lincoln and the neighbourhood he calls home. When Jakub gets a scholarship to an elite private school, he knows it’s his chance for a better life. While his father sleeps, Jakub and his best friend, Lincoln, sneak out with spray paint to make their mark as Morf and Skar.
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