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ernis 's review for:
Concrete Rose
by Angie Thomas
challenging
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I overall find Angie Thomas to be a great writer. I liked Concrete Rose, however I felt that the plot meandered while Mav's character developed. In the end it seemed to be a prequel to THUG rather than stand alone, which of course makes sense, but given his backstory in THUG, I wish the plot had covered more of that story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Pregnancy