16-year-old protagonist who witnesses the fatal police shooting of her friend Khalil. She navigates dual worlds between her Black neighborhood and predominantly white prep school, eventually finding her voice to advocate against police brutality and gang violence while facing threats and family tensions.
Starr is the sole witness to MacIntosh's fatal shooting.
Close school friend who shares Starr's private life initially.
Kenya remains a loyal friend to Starr throughout the conflict.
King's gang directly threatens Starr after she publicly names them.
Starr's maternal uncle who provides shelter and acts as a father figure.
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