Characters
16-year-old protagonist who navigates two worlds: her poor, Black neighborhood (Garden Heights) and her wealthy, white prep school
Who is Starr?
Starr’s hometown, a tight-knit but dangerous neighborhood where her parents, Maverick and Lisa, own a house and hope to build a better life despite surrounding crime
What is Garden Heights?
Violent, feared leader of the King Lords gang in Garden Heights
Who is King?
An elite school outside her neighborhood where Starr switches her demeanor to fit in among affluent classmates
What is Williamson Prep?
Starr’s friend at Williamson Prep whose racism and privilege drive a wedge in their friendship
Who is Hailey?
A place owned by her Dad where Starr and her brother Seven often help out
What is Maverick's store?
Dedicated lawyer and activist with the "Just Us for Justice" organization
Who is April Ofrah?
Younger sister of Kenya and half-sister of Seven Carter
Who is Lyric?