_bxllxe_ 's review for:

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
4.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

Angie Thomas has a true gift. This is everything I hoped it would be, the perfect prequel to The Hate You Give. She has a way with dialogue that’s unmatched. Her characters come alive in the mind, break your heart, frustrate you, make you laugh out loud, bring a tear to your eye. So glad I finally picked this up.