A review by notapiano
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I enjoyed this book. The writing style wasn't the most beautiful I've ever seen, but it fit the book well and it was fun to read. The characters felt real and were fleshed out nicely. While the pop culture references wouldn't go well anywhere else, they fit well here. I wasn't going to give it the extra .25, but the book  succeeded in making me feel, and I enjoyed the rapping.