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A review by bookishbaird1
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
5.0
"Roses can bloom in the hardest conditions."
I don't even know if my thoughts and words can do justice to Angie Thomas' writing. Just the simple fact is: She is an incredible storyteller.
Prequels can sometimes be unneeded additions to the characters, worlds, and details that an author has already crafted. If done poorly, it gives readers unnecessary information that really doesn't add any value or depth to the rest of the preexisting plot. If done well, I believe it draws readers in and helps create a deeper love and understanding of the story. With "Concrete Rose," Angie Thomas hit the nail on the head.
In this story, we follow the life of Maverick Carter as a 17-year-old trying to find his place in the world and figuring out what it means to be a man. I loved getting to follow his story and learn more about his background. We also get to meet many characters that we see in "The Hate U Give." Throughout this book, I was seeing many of the life lessons that Maverick taught Seven, Starr, and Sekani actually being taught to him in real time. All I can say is that I loved it!
I don't even know if my thoughts and words can do justice to Angie Thomas' writing. Just the simple fact is: She is an incredible storyteller.
Prequels can sometimes be unneeded additions to the characters, worlds, and details that an author has already crafted. If done poorly, it gives readers unnecessary information that really doesn't add any value or depth to the rest of the preexisting plot. If done well, I believe it draws readers in and helps create a deeper love and understanding of the story. With "Concrete Rose," Angie Thomas hit the nail on the head.
In this story, we follow the life of Maverick Carter as a 17-year-old trying to find his place in the world and figuring out what it means to be a man. I loved getting to follow his story and learn more about his background. We also get to meet many characters that we see in "The Hate U Give." Throughout this book, I was seeing many of the life lessons that Maverick taught Seven, Starr, and Sekani actually being taught to him in real time. All I can say is that I loved it!