The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas

[Tanya]

I read this for Week 14-a book with a strong female character. Starr definitely fit the bill.

[Mom2triplets04]

I read this for week number 8. I unfortunately didn't like it as much as everyone else. I think it's overhyped. I gave it a 3 star.

[Mel]

I read this for week 8 as well ("a book written by a person of color") and loved it. Starr was an amazing main character and I thought Angie Thomas' writing was amazing. This is definitely a topic that needed to be delved into and she did magnificently with it.

[Rachel]

I haven't read it yet but it is on my list for later on this year. I'm always a little worried with books like this that have so much hype...

[Katie]

I loved loved loved this book. I thought the characters were realistic and hilarious and likeable. I think the author did an excellent job of tackling a difficult topic.

[Monica]

I read this for Week 14: A Book With a Strong Female Character. I loved this book. It was honest. It was brutal. It was hopeful. Everyone should read this book.

[Katie]

That's exactly how I feel, Monica. I want everyone I know to read it.

[Jammin Jenny]

I used this book for Week 8. A book written by a person of color

by read 6/19, 5 stars

I loved this book! I read it as a Book of the Month in Nothing But Reading Challenges. I am so glad they had this book recommended otherwise I might not have come across it. It focuses on the life of a young black teenager living in the ghetto, attending a pretty much all white private school in another neighborhood, and deals with a lot of racial and prejudicial issues. I highly recommend this book!

[Rachel]

I just finished this book, which I squeezed in as my previous suggestion that didn't make it (a book about social justice). I was a little nervous about all the hype around this book, but was impressed to find that it really was that good! I thought the characters were very well-written and I loved the way it challenged people's attitudes in a direct but not overly aggressive way (if that makes sense).

[Katie]

That makes perfect sense. I was excited when I saw in the read-a-thon that you had gotten that book, and I'm so glad you liked it!

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

Rachel wrote: "I just finished this book, which I squeezed in as my previous suggestion that didn't make it (a book about social justice). I was a little nervous about all the hype around this book, but was impre..."

I totally agree with you right there. As a white (educated, pretty privileged) woman, there were times where I was uncomfortable, but in a good way. I love reading because it forces me to stretch my knowledge and my understanding, and this book did this so beautifully.

I read this one for 2018's "own voices" prompt.

[Jody]

I'm reading this for AtY 2018, Week 10 (An author's debut book). I've heard almost nothing by high praise for this book, so my expectations are pretty high - I'm really looking forward to getting stuck into it.

[Joan]

I forgot to post in here that I read this for the ATY 2018 challenge prompt #8 - An own voices book. I thought it was really well done and the reader was easily placed in the characters shoes. I loved the dialogue.

[Jody]

Wow - this was amazing. It totally lived up to the hype for me. I loved it.

[Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod]

My hold finally came through and I finished my previous book. So now I can start this one tonight!

[Joan]

Laura don’t plan on sleeping tonight! It’s hard to put down!

[Jody]

I can't remember the last time a book had me so sucked in!

[Sophie]

I'm so glad you liked it as much Jody!!

[Kathy]

I read this for week 8, an "own voices" book. This is an excellent book that everyone should read.

[Jen from Quebec :0)]

I am LOVING the audio version-- the narration is great and I think the dialogue really works well via audible...of course, I don't have the hard copy to compare to, but it really sings when read aloud. I am over 50% into it, but have paused to get a start on reading other group reads for March. This book is one that has a plot which is not difficult to pause and then jump back in, without confusion. --Jen from Quebec :0)

[Emma]

I am reading this for 47.) A book by an author of a different ethnic origin etc.

This book has gotten a lot of love, so I don't want to say too much, but what I loved most about it was that it was written in a way that was accessible to people who are resistant to the narrative that racism is a structural problem. The way she was able to illustrate complex ideas about race, racism and class in a YA book without it ever feeling too academic was absolutely incredible.

[Maple]

I read this for my Choices Challenge, From the GR 2017 Choice Awards YA Fiction Category. This book got me right in the feels. It was so great and really spot on of current issues in America. I cannot wait to see the movie.

4/5

[Debra]

I read this for week 41 in 2019