Help finding a book

I know it's a long shot, however, I am still trying to find this book!
Yesterday, I started talking to a guy outside of a coffee shop and he shared a bit about the book he was reading. Unfortunately, I had to rush to leave because I was late for a meeting but would really like to see if I can find this book. I don't think I have enough info to find it but in case somehow someone knows exactly what I'm talking about :: the book had a blue cover and I think will come out later this month because I noticed March 25 (might be a diff day) 2025 written on the back. He had an ARC. It was a work of fiction written by a Black author. The only detail of the plot I remember is that there is a young boy who leaves his tribe and either suffered while there or endures suffering as he makes the transition out of the tribe as part of the story. Suggest me a book that might be the one I'm looking for?