We Got Your Back: Meet The Dynamite Six

by Patricia Schoch

We Got Your Meet The Dynamite Six is a powerful, heartfelt coming-of-age novel that follows six childhood friends as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and the dangers of the real world.

Once inseparable, Leah, CeCe, Bo, Maria, Mickey, and Jeremy reconnect after their first year of high school, only to realize how much life has changed. As they struggle to find common ground again, their summer break becomes anything but ordinary.

Set in Raleigh, North Carolina, this story weaves together friendship, identity, loss, and hope against the backdrop of very real grief, abandonment, peer pressure, and even human trafficking. Through baseball games, unexpected adventures, and emotional reckonings, the Dynamite Six begin to rediscover what it means to have each other’s backs, especially when the stakes are high.

Told through multiple perspectives, We Got Your Back blends laughter with heartbreak and youthful spirit with raw honesty. Perfect for readers of young adult fiction, realistic teen drama, and socially conscious storytelling, this novel reminds us that even in a divided world, unity and courage can make all the difference.

Kindle Edition

Published October 9, 2025

Reviews

[Grant Holloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

We Got Your Back: Meet The Dynamite Six is one of those rare coming-of-age stories that manages to feel both nostalgic and deeply relevant at the same time. From the moment I began reading, I was drawn into the world of these six childhood friends who are suddenly reunited after their first year of high school-older, changed, and unsure of how they fit into each other’s lives anymore. Patricia Schoch captures that awkward but emotional transition from childhood innocence to teenage reality so authentically that I felt each character’s struggle as if I knew them personally.

What I appreciated most was how layered the story is. On the surface, it’s about friendship and reconnection, but the deeper themes-grief, abandonment, trauma, human trafficking-give the book a weight that lingers. The way the author weaves baseball games, neighborhood memories, and lighthearted moments into such serious subject matter creates a powerful emotional contrast. It reminds you that even in the darkest times, teenagers still laugh, dream, and cling to hope.

Each character felt fully realized. Leah’s emotional maturity, Bo’s quiet resilience, Maria’s vulnerability, Jeremy’s confusion, Mickey’s internal battles, CeCe’s strength-they all brought something meaningful to the circle. I especially loved how the multiple perspectives allowed me to experience the same moment through different emotional lenses. It made the story feel bigger and more communal, just like true friendship.

This is a book I would wholeheartedly recommend to readers who enjoy raw, realistic YA novels that don’t shy away from real-world issues. It’s heartfelt, courageous, and profoundly human. If you love stories about loyalty, perseverance, and the power of showing up for each other, this is definitely a book worth sharing with other book lovers.

[Owen Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a beautifully layered exploration of what it means to grow up, reconnect, and face life's hardest challenges together. The Dynamite Six are compelling, believable characters whose emotional journeys are incredibly engaging. The story is both tender and intense, capturing the fragile line between innocence and experience.

Patricia Schoch writes with sensitivity and intention. She doesn’t shy away from the tough subjects trauma, human trafficking, loss but she also infuses the story with hope, laughter, and genuine affection. The summer setting in Raleigh feels alive, grounding the characters’ experiences in a real and memorable world.

The multiple POV narrative is one of the book’s greatest strengths. It gives readers insight into each character’s thoughts and fears, allowing for a deep emotional connection.

This is a book I would recommend to anyone who loves meaningful, character-driven YA fiction. It’s powerful, emotional, and incredibly well-crafted.

[Sophia Antonina · Rating 5 out of 5]

We Got Your Back hit me straight in the heart. Patricia Schoch captures the beautiful, fragile, and complicated world of teens with a level of honesty that is rare. The Dynamite Six reminded me of my own childhood friends—the ones I grew up with but drifted from, only to realize how much we shaped each other.
The blend of joy, pain, fear, and hope felt so real. The book deals with heavy issues-grief, family struggles, abandonment, and human trafficking—but Patricia handles each topic with such sensitivity that it never feels overwhelming. Instead, it feels necessary. This book isn’t just a story; it’s a message about courage, unity, and the power of friendship in a world that can feel so unpredictable. I agree completely this story is unforgettable. Anyone who loves emotional, truth-filled YA fiction should absolutely read this!

[Eric Worre · Rating 5 out of 5]

What stood out to me most about this book was how beautifully it balances light and dark moments. The Dynamite Six feel like kids I actually knew growing up-each one with their own fears, strengths, and secrets. The book doesn’t shy away from tough topics like grief, abandonment, and human trafficking, yet it handles them with so much care that you feel safe walking through those moments with the characters. I genuinely believe fans of realistic coming-of-age novels will appreciate this one deeply. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone who loves stories about friendship that endures hardship.

[Autumn Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book took me back to being a teenager trying to make sense of a world that felt both exciting and terrifying. The characters’ reconnection after drifting apart felt so authentic, especially their awkwardness and uncertainty. Their summer in Raleigh becomes this powerful journey of rediscovery, and Patricia Schoch does a wonderful job showing how each character grows. I think readers who enjoy multi-perspective storytelling will really enjoy how the narrative moves among the six. I’d happily recommend We Got Your Back to anyone who loves emotionally honest YA stories.

[Colin Merce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved how this book portrays the complexities of friendship. The Dynamite Six aren’t perfect, and that’s exactly what makes their story so compelling. Watching them navigate peer pressure, personal loss, and dangerous situations felt intense at times, but always hopeful. The writing has a warmth to it that makes even the heavier moments feel meaningful rather than overwhelming. If you’re a fan of books that blend heart, suspense, and real-world issues, you’ll want this on your reading list. I’m definitely recommending this book to my family and my lover ones