Let Me Hear a Rhyme

this book perfectly encapsulates the lengths you will go to in order to celebrate someone you love

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Though the central story line is a murder mystery, this is her most joyful book yet! At it's surface, it's a love letter to Brooklyn and 90s hip hop, but going deeper it's about friendships, survival, loyalty, and who has the right to make choices/have their voices heard (spoiler - everyone!). The audio narration is shared between 3 characters, and they were all great, especially the voice of Jarrell. As someone who was a teenager at this time, I loved the walk through nostalgia, but I think kids will enjoy the look into what is now history for them!

So I love this book so much. It made me go to my 90s r&b and rap playlist on. I was listening to music and reading this book. So I stop reading a lot but I was getting into the music lol.(note to self don't listen to music when you are reading)

I really loved the 90s vibes and racial commentary. I thought this could have had more pull to the mystery because this was more of a character study to me than any of her other books

4.25 stars