This novel tells the story of Winter Santiaga, the teenage daughter of a powerful drug lord in Brooklyn. After her father's empire collapses and he is imprisoned, Winter's privileged lifestyle ends abruptly, and she must navigate the harsh realities of poverty, addiction, and the criminal justice system. The narrative explores themes of race, class, and the consequences of choices, offering a gritty, unflinching look at life in urban America.
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