1977 New York city is a hot mess with a blackout, fires and a serial killer on the loose. For Nora, it's not just her city that is chaotic, it's her home life too. Her mom is on the brink of losing her job, her brother Hector is becoming more violent, and her father is busy with his family. Nora just wants to move out and begin to live her life on her terms. Will her family obligations hinder her attempts to escape? Burn Baby Burn is a fascinating look back at that historical summer seen through the eyes of a strong woman on the brink of adulthood. This book had four starred reviews.