Burn Down, Rise Up

Mysterious disappearances. An urban legend rumored to be responsible. And one group of friends determined to save their city at any cost. Stranger Things meets Jordan Peele in this utterly original debut from an incredible new voice.

For over a year, the Bronx has been plagued by sudden disappearances that no one can explain. Sixteen-year-old Raquel does her best to ignore it. After all, the police only look for the white kids. But when her crush, Charlize's cousin, goes missing, Raquel starts to pay attention—especially when her own mom comes down with a mysterious illness that seems linked to the disappearances.

Raquel and Charlize team up to investigate, but they soon discover that everything is tied to a terrifying urban legend called the Echo Game. The game is rumored to trap people in a sinister world underneath the city, and the rules are based on a particularly dark chapter in New York's past. And if the friends want to save their home and everyone they love, they will have to play the game and destroy the evil at its heart—or die trying.

©2022 Vincent Tirado (P)2022 Tantor

Loved it!

I loved the reader's voice! Between her voice and the story writing, I felt like I was in the Bronx with the characters! Would MosDef recommend!

Intertwinement of history, faith and community

This book is awesome! It touched on different aspects. Friendship, coming out, acceptance. Love how the Bronx fires were intertwined into the storyline. Really enjoyed this book.