Five Starr!

Angie Thomas is a master storyteller. As a prequel to The Hate U Give, she’s fleshed out all the backstory and has done it well. Her characters are so relatable which makes her books a MUST READ for everyone, because empathy is so hugely lacking these days it seems. I wish anyone who doesn’t “get” the BLM movement would read her books because she creates a world that feels like home, even for someone who lives a different life. You know, it’s easier to hate someone when you can’t relate to their story. The all lives matter set has no perspective. Angie makes people from a different walk of life accessible and I think that’s her gift. I love love love her writing, I love her courage in telling these stories. Bravo, Angie Thomas!

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Amazing!

Such an amazing book. Kept me hooked from the jump. Full of heart, humor and healthy dose of reality.

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Incredible

You know a book is incredible when you get literal goosebumps at the end. This book taught me a lot about the Black community. I'm thankful for that.

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Wonderful

Angie Thomas does it again! Another classic. This book was great! I give it 5 stars. If you loved “The Hate U Give” and “On the Come up” you will not be disappointed. She masterfully ties in the Garden Heights world. I can’t wait for a book on Lawless!

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Incomplete!

Overall a pretty good book but there are many details that were missing or lacking. I did not care for the narrator interpretation of the female voices but it was a good read.

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Amazing Performance, Amazing Book

I loved THUG, and I was so excited when this came out to read about Maverick’s past. He was one of my favorite characters in THUG and I feel even more connected to him after listening to this book.

The performance by Dion Graham left me speechless and crying at times. He puts the emotion into the pages and I did not want to stop listening.

Thank you for another amazing book Angie Thomas.

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Stunning, brilliant, and heart-wrenching

The narrator is exquisite and perfect for Mav. Read with tissues ready and a wide open heart.

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The story line was excellent

Every young adult would love it and the true lover of books and talented writers everywhere would enjoy this book!!!

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Enjoyed

I enjoyed the story. Didn't realize it was a prequel to THUG... now I had to purchase that book and listen I never watched the movie so this will be interesting. Only thing I didn't like was the readers portrayal of some of the female voices. He also made Maverick sound illiterate but I don't think he was supposed to come across illiterate. But maybe I'm wrong.

Amazing narration

Just as great as The Hate U Give but stands all on its own. The narration is one of the best I've heard, and the characters are very memorable. A must YA read.