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I went through a short phase where I LOVED 50 Cent. It lasted about three months, but long enough for me to sing “In Da Club�� to my friend’s newborn baby girl. After my phase, I lost track of Mr. Cent (except for his role in the genius comedy “Spy,�� which was brilliant). Anyway. I don’t know why his writing a YA book surprises me, but it does. And I’m even more shocked because it was amazing. Really compelling plot. Excellent character development. I felt like I was in junior high with Butterball and not reading an adult’s idea of what junior high should be. A really authentic coming of age story I’m glad I read.