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_roctopus_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Murder, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
readingbetweenthenotes's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a great prequel to The Hate U Give but also a fantastic story in its own right. It was hard-hitting, as all Angie Thomas books are, but there were also some lovely moments of lightness. I really enjoyed learning more about Maverick. And I loved the little nods to On The Come Up and THUG!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Excrement, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, and Vomit
anniekslibrary's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
5.0
I think this is my favourite Angie Thomas book
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, Death, Grief, Confinement, and Medical content
sofiaxaguilar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Grief, Medical content, Murder, Racism, Sexual content, Stalking, and Violence
Minor: Abortion
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