This week's book:
Concrete Rose
By Angie Thomas
This week's book is the prequel to The Hate U Give and, in a way, On the Come Up as well. When I heard there was going to be a prequel to The Hate U Give, I pre-ordered it right away. I pre-ordered so long ago, I had forgotten if I had ordered it or not, so it was a surprise when it came in the mail. I had always wanted to know more about the dad in the original book, so I devoured this book.
The story is of Maverick Carter (Star's dad) in the late 90's, when he was just a high school student and figuring out how to be a father while his own father is serving time in prison. He is faced with how to provide for your children when you think slinging drugs and life in a gang is your only option. When Maverick is faced with trying to avenged a loved one, will he take the responsibility into his own hands?
If I wasn't currently home with all three of my children 24/7, I think I would have been able to sit down and read this book in a day. It reads like you are watching a movie, and I had a really hard time putting it down. I would highly recommend this book if you liked The Hate U Give, or really if you have eyes.
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