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readyourworriesaway 's review for:
On the Come Up
by Angie Thomas
This has been at the top of my TBR ever since I read and loved The Hate U Give. Angie Thomas is an incredible writer who tackles important themes. I loved this book for many reasons. I loved all of the TV references, whether it was Star Wars or Tweety Bird. I thought it added some lighthearted humor to the sometimes heart-wrenching plot. Bri is funny, sensitive but strong, a dreamer and a doer, and able to hold her own in an argument. Her friendship dynamics were super relatable as they were constantly changing and growing with their circumstances. I really loved her relationship with Malik and Sonny and her relationship with Trey. Bri’s mom and aunt were very dynamic characters as well.
Personally, I have never been much of a fan of rap music (or country). However, I was able to read the lyrics instead of listening, which allowed me to see rap music in a different way. I really loved that Angie Thomas incorporated verses that Bri was coming up with during certain events in her life, while also including full songs when she performed. After reading and loving both of Angie Thomas’s books, she will now be an auto-buy author for me.
Personally, I have never been much of a fan of rap music (or country). However, I was able to read the lyrics instead of listening, which allowed me to see rap music in a different way. I really loved that Angie Thomas incorporated verses that Bri was coming up with during certain events in her life, while also including full songs when she performed. After reading and loving both of Angie Thomas’s books, she will now be an auto-buy author for me.