Super Short Summary

The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah follows Winter Santiaga, the daughter of a wealthy Brooklyn drug lord. Her family's move to Long Island is short-lived as her father's arrest leaves them destitute. Summer navigates the harsh realities of homelessness, while her siblings enter foster care and her parents face legal and addiction issues. Winter's survival instincts and self-centeredness propel her into deeper entanglements with the criminal world. The language used reflects hip-hop and street culture, interspersed with Winter's candid thoughts and experiences, offering a gritty portrayal of life affected by drugs, violence, and incarceration.