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Last Summer on State Street

By: Toya Wolfe
Narrated by: Shayna Small
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State Street Chicago, 1999. One summer that changes everything.

An unlikely trio: Felicia 'Fe Fe' Stevens, daughter of fiercely protective mother; Precious Brown, daughter of a prominent church Elder; and Stacia Buchanan, daughter of a Gangster Disciple Queen-Pin.

They have a simple friendship, wiling away sunny days with games of Double Dutch. But when Fe Fe invites mysterious Tonya into their fold, life as they know it will never be the same again.

Last Summer on State Street is a profound coming-of-age story about the restorative power of community, the claiming of one's own past, and the defining friendships which form the heartbeat of our lives.

©2023 Toya Wolfe (P)2023 Penguin Audio Coming of Age Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Heartfelt
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This book really put me through it. I couldn't quite get into the physical book at first, so I switched over to Audible, and I'm so glad I did. The narration completely brought FeFe’s world to life.

Toya Wolfe paints a raw, authentic picture of what it means to grow up amidst gang violence, trauma, and systemic neglect, without ever losing the heart of childhood friendship. It was heart-breaking in places, but powerful. 4 stars for the slow pacing at the start.

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Well written beautifully read. Had little idea what to expect other than other favourable reviews. Grizzly yet inspiring stuff.

A beautiful listen.

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