Tight

     "I was riveted by Bryan's journey, breaking down stereotypes and becoming his own kind of superhero. This, in and of itself, is not only Bryan's superpower but Maldonado's as well. Loved this book!"--Jacqueline Woodson
     "Hits all the right notes in delivering a suspenseful tale of what it means to become a man in a world split by superhero devotion and macho swagger. A thoughtful look into the pitfalls of male friendship and a riveting addition to tween lit."--G. Neri
     * "Excels at depicting realistic and authentic interactions between middle school boys. . . . [For] fans of David Barclay Moore's The Stars Beneath Our Feet, Jason Reynolds' Ghost, and character-driven realistic fiction."--SLJ STAR
     "This is a book featuring a complexity of character we're lucky to find in a 21st century middle grade novel. Torrey Maldonado hits this one out of the park."--Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, SLJ
     "Believable, emotionally honest first-person narration . . . skillfully shows a boy trying to navigate parental desires and the societal expectations of his Brooklyn neighborhood while trying to figure himself out. Readers will be rooting for Bryan to make the right choices even as they understand the wrong ones."--Kirkus
     "Quietly interrogates toxic masculinity in a story that will resonate with middle-grade readers who, just like Bryan, are questioning who they are, who they want to be friends with, and how those choices will impact their lives."--Booklist
     "Poignant . . . questions the macho masculinity that has ensnared and imperiled American boys for so long. . . . With its understated prose, evocative dialogue and much-needed message, Tight is essential reading."--BookPage