To the Top of Greenfield Street by Ryan Standley

Tapping into the rich and sometimes painful vein of childhood nostalgia, To the Top of Greenfield Street by Ryan Standley is a deep dive into the teenage psyche. Awkward interactions with the opposite sex, internal battles with self-image and societal norms, and the endless desire to find a sense of belonging fill these pages, making this an entertaining, relatable, and heartfelt story. The narrative voice captures the struggles of youth, but also peppers in humor and sarcasm, emotional descriptions, and meaningful moments of growth and revelation. While some of the writing does feel rough around the edges, the author’s informal style is an accurate mirror for the unedited and unpredictable nature of growing up.