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A review by the_wistful_word_witch
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Angie Thomas does it again!
Bri's story is as powerful as Starr's in The Hate U Give, but for different reasons. They're both told from the perspective of a young Black girl on the cusp of becoming a woman, who is thrust into a world that she's not quite equipped to or adept at dealing with. But their different backgrounds lead them down different paths. These books are intimate looks into their lives, where we the readers are just guests.
As a mom, it's hard to watch Bri go through some of the things she does and not want to step in. Bri thinks she's grown, but doesn't realize just how big the consequences of her impulsive actions could and often will be. Luckily, she has her family and friends at her back.
The theme of these books is growing up and into yourself. As her momma reminds her, "you’re the only one who can say who you are with authority. So, who are you?". It's a good reminder for all of us, no matter how old you are.
Bri's story is as powerful as Starr's in The Hate U Give, but for different reasons. They're both told from the perspective of a young Black girl on the cusp of becoming a woman, who is thrust into a world that she's not quite equipped to or adept at dealing with. But their different backgrounds lead them down different paths. These books are intimate looks into their lives, where we the readers are just guests.
As a mom, it's hard to watch Bri go through some of the things she does and not want to step in. Bri thinks she's grown, but doesn't realize just how big the consequences of her impulsive actions could and often will be. Luckily, she has her family and friends at her back.
The theme of these books is growing up and into yourself. As her momma reminds her, "you’re the only one who can say who you are with authority. So, who are you?". It's a good reminder for all of us, no matter how old you are.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Drug use, Racism, and Drug abuse