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A review by bookreviewsbyniq
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
4.0
*TRIGGER WARNINGS-police brutality/racism*
16 year old Starr witnesses the death of her childhood friend, Khalil. She tries to keep being a witness a secret. Not just by anyone but a police officer. Better yet known as One Fifteen. After the funeral marches and riots take place. Soon after, Starr is asked to testify. Testifying comes with risks though…
In the mist of making a decision, she has a ton of emotions to deal with. Her family, friends, and boyfriend are by her side though. One Fifteen must be taken down! Every action has a consequence…Justice for Khalil must be served. Through the heartache & pain along with threats to their family will Starr prevail? Will she do it for the sake of her friend? Or…will she still keep things private?
This book was just as I hoped it would be. I loved the movie also.
16 year old Starr witnesses the death of her childhood friend, Khalil. She tries to keep being a witness a secret. Not just by anyone but a police officer. Better yet known as One Fifteen. After the funeral marches and riots take place. Soon after, Starr is asked to testify. Testifying comes with risks though…
In the mist of making a decision, she has a ton of emotions to deal with. Her family, friends, and boyfriend are by her side though. One Fifteen must be taken down! Every action has a consequence…Justice for Khalil must be served. Through the heartache & pain along with threats to their family will Starr prevail? Will she do it for the sake of her friend? Or…will she still keep things private?
This book was just as I hoped it would be. I loved the movie also.