About The Book:
Author: Jade Adia
Pub. Date: March 7, 2023
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 432
Find it: Goodreads, https://mybook.to/jade-adia
A raised fist against the destructive
forces of gentrification and a love letter to communities of color everywhere,
Jade Adia's unforgettable debut tells the darkly hilarious story of three best
friends willing to do whatever it takes to stay together.
The gang is fake, but the fear is real.
Rhea’s neighborhood is fading away―the mom-and-pop shops of her childhood
forced out to make space for an artisanal kombucha brewery here, a hot yoga
studio there. And everywhere, the feeling that this place is no longer meant
for her. Because while their little corner of South L.A. isn’t perfect, to Rhea
and her two best friends, it’s something even more important―it’s home. And
it’s worth protecting.
But as more white people flock to their latest edgy, urban paradise for its
cheap rent and sparkling new Whole Foods, more of Rhea’s friends and family are
pushed out. Until Rhea decides it’s time to push back. Armed with their
cellphones and a bag of firecrackers, the friends manipulate social media to
create the illusion of gang violence in their neighborhood. All Rhea wanted to
do was protect her community. Her friends. Herself. No one was supposed to get
hurt. No one was supposed to die.
But is anyone ever really safe when you’re fighting power with fear?
Reviews:
"Equally strong in its magnetic messiness and potent candor, the novel
plunges into discussions of youth activism, capitalism-fueled displacement, and
racism’s myriad forms with fierce vision and conviction. A robust cast of
characters diverse across various dimensions gives voice to contemporary
perspectives on community-oriented social justice and performative wokeness . .
. this one’s a much-needed read. Plain terrific."――Kirkus Reviews
"In this riveting portrait of community care, debut author Adia paints the
pain, danger, and consequences of gentrification with visceral clarity,
highlighting changes such as displacement and fractured families via Rhea’s
biting and witty voice and her unwavering loyalty to her hometown."――Publishers
Weekly
About Jade Adia:
Born and raised in South LA, Jade Adia writes stories about
gentrification, Black teen joy, and the sh*tshow that is capitalism.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Ethnicity, Race & Migration, and a certificate in Human Rights. She recently survived law school, graduating with a specialization in Critical Race Studies. There Goes the Neighborhood is her debut novel.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will receive a finished copy of THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD, US Only.
Ends April 7th, midnight EST.
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