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delaney572e4 's review for:
On the Come Up
by Angie Thomas
This review contains minor spoilers
I listened to the audiobook, which I honestly think was a really good was to consume it; it really enhanced the rap parts of the story. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the focus on the many different relationships that Bri has in her life. And while it does hurt that the main conflict is her making some bad decisions, I know that's how books work. I loved how nerdy Bri was. I loved the way the relationship between Bri and her mom worked. There were times where her own relationship was strained, but there was never any moment where we as the audience didn't know that her mom loved her. I like that the final solution to the families financial troubles wasn't Bri making it big. I think it really pushed through the message that even though teenagers may feel like they're a burden financially, or that they should have to solve their problems, they don't have to.
Objectively, this is a five star book, but subjectively it didn't get pushed quite to that level for me. I don't know why necessarily. So I will go with 4.5 stars. I did really enjoy the book and would definitely recommend it, especially the audiobook.
I listened to the audiobook, which I honestly think was a really good was to consume it; it really enhanced the rap parts of the story. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the focus on the many different relationships that Bri has in her life. And while it does hurt that the main conflict is her making some bad decisions, I know that's how books work. I loved how nerdy Bri was. I loved the way the relationship between Bri and her mom worked. There were times where her own relationship was strained, but there was never any moment where we as the audience didn't know that her mom loved her. I like that the final solution to the families financial troubles wasn't Bri making it big. I think it really pushed through the message that even though teenagers may feel like they're a burden financially, or that they should have to solve their problems, they don't have to.
Objectively, this is a five star book, but subjectively it didn't get pushed quite to that level for me. I don't know why necessarily. So I will go with 4.5 stars. I did really enjoy the book and would definitely recommend it, especially the audiobook.