Dear Justyce by Nic StoneMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Quan has just pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of a police officer. He is in a holding cell and waiting for his trial date to come. Through a series of flashbacks, Quan begins to think about the events that led him to this point. He also begins writing Justyce, the protagonist of Dear Martin, and explores his feelings about these years. Quan’s life started on a shaky framework when he watched his father being carted off to jail. What thoughts were going through Quan’s mind as he lived a troubled childhood? What flaws will be explored about the American justice system and minority boys?
Dear Justyce is the sequel to Dear Martin that was never meant to be written. Stone states that the original book was supposed to be a one and done, but after receiving letters from boys who thought they weren’t fully represented in the first novel, she took on the challenge to embrace some hard truths. This is a quick read, so even the most reluctant reader is encouraged to give it a try. Whether you identify as Quan, Justyce, or neither, readers will find their heartstrings pulled as they turn the pages.
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