Awards and HonorsGreen Mountain Book Award 2018—2019 Nominee
2018 Thumbs Up! Award Honor Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017, Teen Books
2017 Goodreads Choice Awards, Poetry
Brightly Best YA Books of 2017, According to Teens
YALSA 2018 Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers Selection
Seventeen-year-old Blade Morrison is being crushed between the tabloids exposing his former rock-star-father’s addictions and a secret that threatens his own identity.
Topics Songwriting. Rock music. Adoption. Family. Relationships. Ghana.
SRC Level 6.700000
SRC Points 10.000000
Lexile HL640L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-07-31
JLG Release Date Nov 2017
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
PG High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
PG High Plus
PG High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features young adult fiction titles selected for a more content-conscious reading experience. Selections emphasize relatable characters and emotional connection, whether in contemporary and romance stories or more speculative settings. While many titles lean gentler or more comfort-forward, others engage with more serious themes, offering range without unexpected content.