ddillon2's review against another edition
4.0
I wish the ending was a little different but overall would recommend.
alykat264's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this so much that I read it all in one day!
lana_denise's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
A flatter, preachier version of The Hate U Give. Doesn’t do anything overtly wrong, and in fact almost approaches poignancy at times, but commits the cardinal sin of being boring. None of the characters or even slightly likable, and you get beat over the head with symbolism every two sentences. Save some time, read an Angie Thomas book instead.
soccerdog124's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
allielh23's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
achay91's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Hate crime, Police brutality, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Classism, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Drug use, Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
chaoticgirlie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mayormccheese's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ryn_k's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
julesreadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot even begin to tell you how important this book is, especially in the world we live in today. Although this took place during the LA riots, it’s still a very fitting an accurate book on race, racism, police brutality and classism.
Ashley is a young black teenager trying to navigate life, like most teenagers. However, she has to navigate life during the LA riots. Ashley’s family is very wealthy and Ashley attends a predominantly white school, which you can imagine during this difficult time. It’s extremely uncomfortable. Throughout the book, you see the way that Ashley handles life, throughout these difficult moments. Ashley has been a sheltered child her entire life and her parents have basically protected her from the “real issues of racism” so her view of the Rodney King riots is viewed as emotionless from being in her predominantly white influenced life.
The story overall is a well-written, smooth read that kept me intrigued the whole time. I personally think that a book like this is so important for everyone (no matter what race) should read, as the situation still rings true to this day.
Ashley is a young black teenager trying to navigate life, like most teenagers. However, she has to navigate life during the LA riots. Ashley’s family is very wealthy and Ashley attends a predominantly white school, which you can imagine during this difficult time. It’s extremely uncomfortable. Throughout the book, you see the way that Ashley handles life, throughout these difficult moments. Ashley has been a sheltered child her entire life and her parents have basically protected her from the “real issues of racism” so her view of the Rodney King riots is viewed as emotionless from being in her predominantly white influenced life.
The story overall is a well-written, smooth read that kept me intrigued the whole time. I personally think that a book like this is so important for everyone (no matter what race) should read, as the situation still rings true to this day.