Dream Amani Carter is about to turn 17, but her life is anything but ordinary. Raised by a drug-addicted mother, she longs for a better life. When she discovers her estranged father, a kingpin in Atlanta, is ready to take her in, everything changes. As she navigates the complexities of her new world filled with hood riches and unexpected drama, Dream's journey unfolds through her diary entries, revealing her struggles and desires. Will she rise to the occasion, or will the chaos of her surroundings pull her under?