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3.5 Stars
Bri Jackson is witty, quick with her words and smart. The perfect protagonist! She's still a teenager, and has a lot left to learn, but she is surrounded by the very best characters.
Angie Thomas always creates a cast of characters that have conflict and personalities that lift right off the page. Bri was no exception- I loved her sass and inner monologue. She spits lines at an open mic following in the shoes of her deceased father. She navigates racial tension, physical altercations and ...more
Bri Jackson is witty, quick with her words and smart. The perfect protagonist! She's still a teenager, and has a lot left to learn, but she is surrounded by the very best characters.
Angie Thomas always creates a cast of characters that have conflict and personalities that lift right off the page. Bri was no exception- I loved her sass and inner monologue. She spits lines at an open mic following in the shoes of her deceased father. She navigates racial tension, physical altercations and ...more
This was good. I wasn't as big of a fan of this book as I was of The Hate U Give, but it was still good. Bri, the main character, lives in the same neighborhood as Starr from The Hate U Give. Bri's dream is to become the next best rap artist. Bri needs to deal with some family drama and hardships, mostly due to the color of their skin.
This book deals with a lot of topics including gang culture, drugs and living in poverty. On The Come Up creates empathy and a deeper respect for people who go th ...more
This book deals with a lot of topics including gang culture, drugs and living in poverty. On The Come Up creates empathy and a deeper respect for people who go th ...more
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