4.85k reviews for:

Concrete Rose

Angie Thomas

4.42 AVERAGE

leahbargnesi's review

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful sad tense 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

carissa15's review

5.0

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I absolutely loved this book. I loved the way it was written and the meaning behind it all. It was a very emotional book that was definitely a tear-jerker at some parts. I would highly recommend reading it!

slapshottechnology's review

3.0

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Fine, quick read.  These jsut feel so stereotypical to me.

edinadieerste's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional inspiring sad 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

tbr_withmaya's review against another edition

4.5

emotional inspiring sad 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: No

longleafpages's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-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

melindagallagher's review

5.0

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I loved learning about Maverick, Lisa, and King in this prequel to The Hate U Give. Set in Garden Heights in the '90s, you learn what shapes Starr's parents and the gang leader King. The language is rough, but it is also authentic and appropriate in the setting. My heart was breaking for Maverick even though he screwed up on several occasions. He wanted to do what was right, not just what was easy. A heartfelt and authentic look into a world I will never be apart of. Ultimately the book is about choices, responsibility, revenge, and loyalty to family and community.

janzyface's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

awyatt_midbuchanan's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

finleigh's review

4.5

emotional 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