In the gripping narrative, Ellison Ricard, a diligent research analyst, stumbles upon alarming data indicating that Sophrosyne, a touted miracle cure for opiate addiction, poses lethal risks to Black individuals. His ethical confrontation with the CEO leads to his unjust termination, prompting Ricard to embark on a legal battle for civil rights infringement. While the story's execution is commendable, it lacks the quintessential elements that resonate with the Young Adult genre, which somewhat diminished my personal enjoyment.

This novel presents a commentary on the workings and interactions of members of a jury during deliberations. The trial itself is extremely interesting (dealing with a pharmaceutical company, race relations, greed, etc.) and the reading of the actual transcripts paints a vivid picture for the reader. However, the backgrounds of each juror and separate stories was somewhat monotonous and detracted from the main story.
I thank NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this novel prior to publication.

Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the eARC.

The set up of this book was so intriguing. I loved the court transcripts, the case that was being tried, the juror's perspectives. I was fully on board. And then came the twist. It ruined the entire book for me. I am so sad because up until about 90% of the book I was all in. I cannot in good conscience give this more than 1 star.