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4.42 AVERAGE
Loved this story! I felt like I was right there in the neighbourhood and the atmosphere of the book was really strong. Nice to learn more about how Starr Carter came to be!
All the stars. All the emotions. I cried soo many times and as soon as I finished this book I immediately wanted to reread THUG. Thomas does something really powerful and real in her stories she gives realness, pain, and goes in heavy for the love and compassion of a community. I loved this book, and as a newer mom, and a pregnant woman I felt a lot of things watching Maverick become a daddy and the emotions he expounds in this book. My heart liked to explode because same. There’s something special when you’ve got a tiny person that’s yours that’s counting on you.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Oh wow! Ms. Angie Thomas did it again! This story is filled with feels. And I loved that the characters spoke AAVE to make their story that much more authentic and also realistic. Maverick definitely felt like he got the short end of the stick at times, however, mostly, he was able to take a step back and think things through. He lived up to his name as an independent thinker.
Lisa as a teenager was amazing, I loved getting to know her, and seeing how she had dreams and plans for her life. And while she was upset with Mav's lack of plans, she still kind of believed in him, too.
Mav's mom was the best! I loved her the most, I think, but at the same time, I also love Mr. Wyatt and Ms. Rosalie.
Very well written, this story made my heart both heavy and light, and I can't wait for everyone I know to read it.
Lisa as a teenager was amazing, I loved getting to know her, and seeing how she had dreams and plans for her life. And while she was upset with Mav's lack of plans, she still kind of believed in him, too.
Mav's mom was the best! I loved her the most, I think, but at the same time, I also love Mr. Wyatt and Ms. Rosalie.
Very well written, this story made my heart both heavy and light, and I can't wait for everyone I know to read it.
This book was very good. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as The Hate U Give but I did enjoy it a lot, and I liked that it was a prequel, it was fun to learn the back stories of all of the characters. If I could do it again I'd read this one first even though she wrote it second.
This book was amazing. This author is so exceptional!!
I loved how realistic it is. The author depicts real situations and real people so well that her stories feel real. They low key are real. These things happen and you get to see all the frustrations and struggles through these characters. You can understand their emotions and their situations and it’s so refreshing to read about ❤️.
Maverick is such an amazing character. I loved how this book is a prequel to THUG and we get to see Mavericks back story. His interesting and complex but most importantly such an amazing father. The choices he made and the sacrifices
I loved how realistic it is. The author depicts real situations and real people so well that her stories feel real. They low key are real. These things happen and you get to see all the frustrations and struggles through these characters. You can understand their emotions and their situations and it’s so refreshing to read about ❤️.
Maverick is such an amazing character. I loved how this book is a prequel to THUG and we get to see Mavericks back story. His interesting and complex but most importantly such an amazing father. The choices he made and the sacrifices
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood
Moderate: Grief, Murder, Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion
Fantastic! Maverick is such a likeable, relatable character! I was totally on his side a praying for him to make good choices throughout.
I love the language that Thomas uses as it makes the situation and the relationships between these characters feel so much more raw and real and immediate.
Even though this is a prequel and you know how Maverick's life turns out, but Angie Thomas is still able to build suspence and drama throughout. I really didn't know how many more problems were going to come his way. In fact you could read this book without having read The Hate You Give and still completely understand all that happens, it works well as a stand-alone.
The imagery of the title is beautiful and so fitting. This book made me emotional, and honestly, although I liked The Hate You Give, I LOVED this book.
I love the language that Thomas uses as it makes the situation and the relationships between these characters feel so much more raw and real and immediate.
Even though this is a prequel and you know how Maverick's life turns out, but Angie Thomas is still able to build suspence and drama throughout. I really didn't know how many more problems were going to come his way. In fact you could read this book without having read The Hate You Give and still completely understand all that happens, it works well as a stand-alone.
The imagery of the title is beautiful and so fitting. This book made me emotional, and honestly, although I liked The Hate You Give, I LOVED this book.