A review by liaareads
Grip by Kennedy Ryan

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective tense 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

4.5

Kennedy Ryan never fails to amaze me with her writing. This story was so raw, so delicate and sensitive, and so powerful. This follows the story of a black rapper from the streets of Compton, and a privileged white woman, who happens to be his best friend's sister, as well as his manager. Grip deals with a number of sensitive topics such as police brutality, classism, racism, separation between black and white people alike, and so much more. The story between Bristol and Grip was so beautiful, and it just shows how important it is to be educated on the differences between you and your counterparts, and was just written in a way that shows intelligence and knowledge on the heavy topics at hand, and inspiration in a love between two people who come from very opposite sides of the track.
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