"Dear Justyce" by Nic Stone follows Quan, a Black teenager incarcerated for the shooting of a police officer, as he writes letters to his best friend, Justyce. Through these letters and flashbacks, the novel explores the complexities of Quan's life, from a troubled childhood marked by violence and neglect, to his struggles within the American juvenile justice system. The story highlights themes of systemic racism, police brutality, and the devastating impact of the criminal justice system on young Black lives.