Zaniyah Burks is fifteen years old and thinks she knows everything. Her mother works very hard and warns Zaniyah as best as she can about the dangers of the streets. But will Zaniyah find out before it’s too late? Office Morgan Johnson is on the case of trying to find Zaniyah. Meanwhile, she’s still wondering if she wants to stay on the police force.
What Happened to Zaniyah? is a gritty, cautionary tale by Anna J. This story takes a hard look at the dangers of what a teen in today’s world can face on social media. Anna J pulls no punches on showing what can happen when even present parents can miss what their child is really doing. This book is a prelude to CopyCat, which is book three in The Hunt series. However, you do not need to read The Hunt in order to read this book. But you will want to read The Hunt after reading this story. This book is not for the faint of heart so please proceed with caution. What Happened to Zaniyah? is not only an excellent book for adults, but also a book to read and discuss with your teens.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert
