At William T. Savauge High, the "U" hangs crooked-so does everything else. Metal detectors click. CTA buses hiss on 79th. Inside, the halls run on crew loyalties, side hustles, first loves, and secrets heavy enough to bend a spine. When a hallway argument goes viral and a lockdown follows, everyone has to choose: bend, break, or become. Savage High: Under the Crooked U is a raw, heart-thumping portrait of teens trying to find themselves while the world keeps score-teachers who still care, some who've checked out; friends who feel like family; choices that cost more than lunch money. From cracked steps to crowded classrooms, this fall semester tests courage, loyalty, and the power of starting over. Perfect for readers who love: gritty school dramas, found-family energy, redemption arcs, and urban stories that tell the truth with heat and heart. Series note: Book One of the Savage High series. Each installment follows half a school year (one semester)-from first bell to final bell. One school. One semester. A hundred ways to be changed.
