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Synopsis
The sixth book in the forensic thriller series, Body of Evidence. When Jenna and Damon first began dating, neither worried too much about the other's skin color. After all, Somerset is a pretty liberal college environment. But when a black couple is attacked by a white man on campus, race relations become cause for frenzied peace rallies, protests, and debate for the entire student body. Suddenly Jenna has her hands full investigating the attack—and defending her interracial romance....
Is Skin Deep appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A young adult mystery dealing with racial violence and hate crimes on a college campus. Contains an interracial romance storyline and addresses themes of racism and prejudice through investigation and campus activism.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include racism, violence, and hate crime.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with the timely storyline about standing up against racism while navigating a complicated relationship under public scrutiny.