WOAH!!!! Needsless to say that re-reading Flyy Girl in my 30s was definitely an experience/trip I’m glad I took. I didn’t remember hardly anything other than Tracy was a “fast ass” and honestly she was.

Flyy Girl is literally the coming of age story of Tracy as she navigates the kind of woman she ultimately wants to become/the kind of man she wants.

What was most noticeable to me was that her father’s actions heavily affected this throughout her life. Her worth was largely dependent on her father’s involvement in her life and while I think he got off pretty easy with his “explanations"............................ I think this was intentionally written about a father’s role when you think about Tracy’s relationship/view of her father vs. Raheema and Mercedes. DADDY ISSUES ANYONE?

It could be considered a messy book in the sense that all teenagers are messy — but for the majority of this book Tracy is a MIDDLE SCHOOLER... which is alarming! I wasn't like this when I was younger and neither is my daughter but I feel it would a good read for them maybe in 8th grade due to some of the suggestive and questionable scenarios in the book given the age factor.

Which brings me to my last point.

I used to say “I had no business reading this in middle school!” But looking at it now… and especially with all the access kids have today. I actually probably *would* let my 8th grader read this lol They’re already discussing much worse amongst themselves and if anything,

This book is the perfect example of why teenagers should NOT be having sex.

I read Flyy Girl by Omar Tyree a while back and really enjoyed it. Tracy Ellison is such a bold, unforgettable character—her confidence, ambition, and flaws made her journey feel so real. Set in 1980s Philadelphia, the story captures the highs and lows of chasing love, success, and self-discovery, all while navigating the consequences of her choices. What really stuck with me was Tyree’s authentic storytelling—his depiction of urban life felt raw and immersive, making Tracy’s experiences even more impactful. It’s no surprise this book is considered a classic.