I'm in awe of Kristen R Lee's phenomenal debut novel, Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman.

In truth, I'm at a loss for words over this book because it is simply that good and I couldn't put it down.

The story pacing is perfect, and you cannot help but be drawn deep into Savannah's life in the prestige of Ivy League school, Wooddale facing ingrained racism and the manipulation of the legacy families whose place within the college is expected and not necessarily earned. It's hard-hitting and emotional, as well as being educational for those who either haven't experienced the troubles (I say this mildly) that Savannah along with other Black students in this fictional college, in the real world or the American educational system as a whole.

Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman is a book that should be found in every school. It is as I say a phenomenal debut novel that highlights issues that have no place in the twenty-first century and does it in a manner that is well-written, with characters that will be relatable, well rounded and ones I would love to read more about.