The Cost of Knowing

The Cost of Knowing 
By Brittney Morris
Simon & Schuster BFYR, 2021. 327 pages. Young Adult Fiction 

After a tragic accident that killed their parents, 16-year-old Alex Rufus lives with his younger brother, Isaiah, in a quiet neighborhood in Chicago with their aunt. The accident triggered a power in Alex, allowing him to experience visions of the future whenever he touches objects or the people around him. When he picks up a family photo, he has a vision that his younger brother, Isaiah, is going to die - he can't tell how, but he knows it will be soon. All Alex wants is to protect Isaiah, but how can he protect him in the present, when he knows the dangers of the future? A compelling story that speaks to hard truths about race, prejudice, and the inherent injustice that permeates the world we live in. 

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