grainjordan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Racism, Drug abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Abandonment, Addiction, Drug use, and Police brutality
Minor: Infidelity and Homophobia
lilacsophie's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Murder, Police brutality, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
nxclx's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don't think I enjoyed this one as much as Thomas' other book, but I still enjoyed it. I liked the rap aspect of it, especially as an audiobook. It made me sad to see Bri make the choices that she did throughout the book, but she is a teenager and in a very difficult situation, so I get why she did. I wasn't too interested in the side plot, but I don't think it took away from the main plot. I liked the expansion of the universe especially, and would definitely read more from her. Thomas' books highlight the racial inequality that minorities, especially black people face daily and how it's mostly swept under the rug and forgotten about. It takes a situation that so many people know from the outside and helps you see it from the perspective of someone living through it, and having to be under that microscope and making the choice to stand up and say something at the risk of being defamed and put more under the spotlight. I think a lot more people need to read books like this.
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
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