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Let Me Hear a Rhyme

By: Tiffany D. Jackson
Narrated by: Korey Jackson, Nile Bullock, Adenrele Ojo, Adam Lazarre-White
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In this striking new novel by the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly and Monday’s Not Coming, Tiffany D. Jackson tells the story of three Brooklyn teens who plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he's still alive.

Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But that doesn’t mean Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph’s music lie forgotten under his bed after he’s murdered - not when his rhymes could turn any Bed-Stuy corner into a party.

With the help of Steph’s younger sister, Jasmine, they come up with a plan to promote Steph’s music under a new rap name: the Architect. Soon, everyone wants a piece of him. When his demo catches the attention of a hotheaded music label rep, the trio must prove Steph’s talent from beyond the grave.

As the pressure of keeping their secret grows, Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine are forced to confront the truth about what happened to Steph. Only, each has something to hide. With everything riding on Steph’s fame, they need to decide what they stand for or lose all they’ve worked so hard to hold on to - including each other.

©2019 Tiffany D. Jackson (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

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loved it. easy to relate to each character. Good fast read audience 13 to 50 would appreciate the story line.

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A Wonderful Experience.

I've always been turned off by audio books, but this? was enthralling, exciting and well-read.

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Awesome story telling

Great listen for young readers, full of culture, full of hip hop back ground. Loved it !

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How the book was interesting leading up to finding out about Steph death and after !!

I loved how the different voices came in for each chapter made it very interesting and each voice didn’t sound bored very great book overall !

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Great Read!

I enjoyed this story. It was creative and had me gripping until the end. I’m really enjoying this authors work. The narrator’s were great too! You won’t be disappointed

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Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn!

I love when Hip-Hop meets Literature. Much love to the voice actors who did an amazing job.

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Absolutely amazing

This is my new favorite book! soooo good!! The author is brilliant. I cannot wait for another one.

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Wow Brooklyn

I love the message in this book. The characters are fresh, smart and an inspiration to our communities.

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great listen

jasmin narrator was mad cringey ... and the jamaican accent dwl .. other than that ... was great!!!

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Never disappointed with Tiffany!!

This was good. Tiffany has definitely found her voice in young adult lit. I enjoyed this not as much as Allegedly and Monday is Coming but this was good!! I didnt care for Adenrele Ojo. I heard her narrate other books and it always sounds like somebody just stole her bike and she's on the verge of a breakdown 🤦🏾‍♀️ overall worth the credit 😉

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