When We Ride

Diego Benevides is determined to escape his crumbling neighborhood through hard work and education. But when his best friend Lawson starts dealing drugs, Diego's loyalty is put to the test. As the stakes rise and the lines between right and wrong blur, Diego must confront the dangerous path his friend has chosen. Will he risk everything he's worked for, or will he find a way to break free from the cycle of violence and drugs? This gripping novel-in-verse explores the power and peril of friendship in a world where choices can be deadly.