A review by bookphile
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This book was unexpected in a lot of ways, but mostly because I was surprised by the heavy focus on Mav being a single father. It was certainly interesting, especially considering all the different conflicts and issues that happen to him constantly. He's dealing with everything from poverty, to gang related ties, not having any help from the mother of his child, flunking school, losing his best friend, not having a father at home, of course, girl related issues.  Definitely recommend if you enjoyed The Hate U Give. 
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