Title: American Street Author: Ibi Zoboi Genre: Contemporary YA, Magical Realism Publisher: Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins Publication Date: February 14, 2017 Hardcover: 336 Pages On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream? Stand alone or series: Stand alone How did I get this book: eARC from the Publisher via NetGalley Format (e- or p-): ebook Review American Street follows Fabiola Toussaint, starting with the day she and her mother land in New Jersey, to immigrate to the United States from Haiti to stay with their family in Detroit- Fabiola herself is an American citizen, born in the US, raised in Haiti – when […]