The novel portrays the story of two teenage lovers who face obstacles and threats after they both have fallen in love with each other but find that no one wants to see them together due to their differences in color, background, and ethnicity.The book is written purposely to draw readers’ attention to the negative effects of racism and discrimination – the idea of depriving one of what he or she wants. Racism can be lethal even in the absence of killing devices such as guns.