Carmen M.
This book is incredible!! The best book I’ve read this year. Marketed as a horror novel, the story highlights the realities of gentrification and the often unsuccessful survival of a minority community. It interlaces the stories/POVs of two neighbors, a young black female who lives in her mother’s house and a white male who recently purchased property accorded the street. The book also adds in a third narration that comes from a neighborhood app (Nextdoor app) to contextualize the two main characters’ point of view. The book touches on interracial relationships, violence that comes from gentrification, police brutality, Karens, class disparities, and building of communities. It is a refreshing twist and appropriation of the genre. Do yourself a favor and read this book!!!