Thanks to Netgalley for giving me an advanced copy of this book. I was really excited to read this book because I work in the library of an all boys school and It's a book that I will likely put on a book order list since I think there will be students that will enjoy it. Personally, I enjoyed the second half of the book much more than the first half. The first half went very slowly for me, and I wish there would have been more of a relationship between the students of Promise Prep, especially the boys who end up being suspects in the murder of the Principal.

This was a wonderful mystery! I really enjoyed the topics discussed and felt that this really does bring something new the the genre.

It's a very solid mystery that tackles social issues at the same time. For me, maybe the end wraps up just a little too neatly, but I really enjoyed the different perspectives. Not only are the main characters given their POVs but their friends, family, and the people involved in the schools are as well, which really makes it pop. And honestly, I don't know that there are that many mysteries with male POCs as the lead, so all the more power to this.

Unfortunately this one just wasn't for me. I'm a big fan of character-driven thrillers, and I just didn't feel like I had a clear sense of our three MCs and their respective stories. However, I'd still recommend this debut to folks who are interested in reading fast paced YA thrillers!