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Mottley's stunning debut draws readers in right away with the power and vividness of her prose. This is the story of Kiara, a teenager in Oakland, CA, who has lost her parents to death and incarceration. Kiara's rent is going to double, and her need to fend off eviction leads her into survival sex work. Her older brother is more interested in pursuing his dreams of being a r...Log In or Sign Up to Read More