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A review by katsbooks
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“It's kinda like how we have to do with ourselves. Get rid of the things that don't do us any good. If it won't help the rose grow, you've gotta let it go.”
“You gotta love people enough to let them go, especially when you're the reason they're gone.”
“Living your life based off what other people think, ain’t living at all.”
I really loved this prequel. Maverick's past as a King Lord was such an important part of The Hate U Give that I was beyond excited when I found out there was a prequel about his life. This book follows Starr's father, Maverick, at 17 years old, as he struggles with the realities of gang life, an incarcerated father, high school and the realities of fatherhood as a teen. First of all, it was adorable to experience Seven as an infant. Second of all, there is something so sweet about seeing a character who thinks the definition of masculinity is being tough and not showing your feelings become aware of how bullshit that mindset is. The scenes with just Seven and Maverick were some of the cutest scenes I've ever read. Also the audio book was 🔥.
There isn't much I didn't like about this novel. However, it didn't quite beat out THUG so I knocked off a half star. If you've read THUG, I'd definitely recommend this prequel!
“You gotta love people enough to let them go, especially when you're the reason they're gone.”
“Living your life based off what other people think, ain’t living at all.”
I really loved this prequel. Maverick's past as a King Lord was such an important part of The Hate U Give that I was beyond excited when I found out there was a prequel about his life. This book follows Starr's father, Maverick, at 17 years old, as he struggles with the realities of gang life, an incarcerated father, high school and the realities of fatherhood as a teen. First of all, it was adorable to experience Seven as an infant. Second of all, there is something so sweet about seeing a character who thinks the definition of masculinity is being tough and not showing your feelings become aware of how bullshit that mindset is. The scenes with just Seven and Maverick were some of the cutest scenes I've ever read. Also the audio book was 🔥.
There isn't much I didn't like about this novel. However, it didn't quite beat out THUG so I knocked off a half star. If you've read THUG, I'd definitely recommend this prequel!