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A review by isabelthearcher
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
4.0
*4.5 stars
Angie Thomas is an excellent author as this book was a testament to her ability to immerse yourself in a world completely different to yours.
The character arcs were stunning, with some characters getting more development than I’d really ever seen. The plot was there however mainly driven by the character arcs. The balance worked really well and I loved the first person perspective of Maverick.
Seeing characters from the Hate you Give was bittersweet but also heartwarming to see their childhoods and such.
Furthermore the police brutality, the strong themes, and lgbtq+ representation made this book really strong and mean something. The gangs and their dynamic and also what it’s like to be an african american with the justice system. An excellent book and it makes me want to reread THUG :)
Angie Thomas is an excellent author as this book was a testament to her ability to immerse yourself in a world completely different to yours.
The character arcs were stunning, with some characters getting more development than I’d really ever seen. The plot was there however mainly driven by the character arcs. The balance worked really well and I loved the first person perspective of Maverick.
Seeing characters from the Hate you Give was bittersweet but also heartwarming to see their childhoods and such.
Furthermore the police brutality, the strong themes, and lgbtq+ representation made this book really strong and mean something. The gangs and their dynamic and also what it’s like to be an african american with the justice system. An excellent book and it makes me want to reread THUG :)