Angie Thomas is such a talented writer and I loved reading more about the backstory behind the parents in THUG. Maverick was a character I really loved in that book so to get a book entirely focused on him and see all he went through it, I really enjoyed it. The plot is definitely quieter than her other books, but I didn’t mind that so much really. I thought that even though there wasn’t a ton of super dramatic moments it still had enough to keep me intrigued and the characters were distinctive

At this point, I am convinced that Angie Thomas can do no wrong. The way she creates characters and atmosphere is something of beauty. I think the most special thing about her writing is just how real it is. It's not just that she depicts realistic situations and people, but that her stories feel real. Like these things are happening and you can see and feel these character's frustrations and struggles. You can so clearly understand their emotions and their situations and it's just so great to r...

“The apple don’t fall far from the tree, but it can roll away from it. It simply need a little push.”Angie Thomas did it again. Wrote the perfect book. Tens across the board.Before I get into this a disclaimer that this is a prequel to THUG so unless you’ve read the book or seen the film this includes major spoilers.I wasn’t so keen on Maverick as a main character in general, mostly because he is this straight, manly man and I’m…not. But I soon realised that he is easily as relatable as Starr an...

Angie Thomas is so fucking good at what she does. This book was fantastic.TW: gang violence, gun violence, drug dealing, racism

update: thank you netgalley gods for the arc.....................................................................................................angie thomas said let's give my readers what they want, so she gave us maverick's backstory. wake me up when january 2021 begins.

Now a Goodreads Choice finalist in Young Adult Fiction! As if there could ever be any doubt that Angie Thomas would deliver. The Hate U Give was a major hit that’s still sitting pretty on the New York Times bestseller list after ✨ 2 0 5 ✨ weeks!! On the Come Up, my favorite of hers, was technically not part of this two-book series, but shares a common setting with the others, and features some of the most memorable characters I have come across. Thomas has really become an auto-read author fo

A BLACK MAN.WITH A DURAG.ON. A. COVERRRRRRRR.And it's Maverick's backstory?!?!?! Angie Thomas, just take my money already.Y'all you have no idea how important this is. Stories like this are some of the most important because of all the terrible stereotypes it's up against. The stigma around black men from the hood is staggering. They're judged so much by people who don't know a thing about what they go through. It's time we all gained more perspective because black men are not monolithic.

4.5 starsThis was great. I loved reading a book from Mavericks POV and learning more about their family history. Here’s a reading vlog where I read this book and explain more of my thoughts on it: https://youtu.be/p06Cutmiyco

I loved finally getting Maverick's story and how his family came to be. It was so interesting seeing him as a father in THUG and now a teenager who has no idea who he is or what he wants for his future. I loved watching his relationship with Lisa progress and getting insight into his past with King. Seven was an adorable baby and I loved all of the side characters that were a part of Maverick's life. His relationship with his father was so interesting and I just wanted Maverick to make the best

4.5 stars!

i fell into this today without meaning to—but once i started, i couldn't stop.in truth, i shouldn't be surprised. big mav was one of my favourite characters when i first read The Hate U Give all those years ago, a novel that moved me and made me EXCITED and hopeful for the future of diverse publishing. i have starr, maverick, and the carters' fierce love to thank for that.now that we get to read his story and watch him grow into himself as a seventeen-year-old father-to-be of two... it's been a

I really wasn't expecting there to be ARCs but daaaamn--------------------------------------Holy shit, Angie Thomas out here really writing a book about Starr's dad, Maverick Carter, and expects it to get banned like THUG got? WE STAN 👏👏More about the book here

This is a fantastic book with a lot of heart. Concrete Rose has a great balance of heavy, relevant topics and light hearted humor that genuinely made me ‘lol’ at times. I fell even more in love with these characters that I was already so invested in after reading The Hate U Give. Maverick and Lisa are everything and Angie did not disappoint.

Another amazing read from Angie Thomas!This book is a prequel to The Hate U Give and it might just be my favourite prequel I’ve read. I really loved reading through the eyes of a 17 year old Maverick and seeing how he dealt with everything he was going through. Family is also a huge theme in this book and I really enjoyed seeing Maverick’s family relationships and dynamics, and also seeing him putting his loved ones first and doing anything he could to provide for them. I also really loved all o...

I wouldn't be surprised if this became New York Times bestseller like right now

Preorder placed. The countdown begins!!Earlier: WE HAVE A TITLE. WE HAVE A COVER. I AM SO IN LOVE.Seriously though, really loving the title of this. Hard and soft at the same time. This is going to be moving, y'all. Let's all put it on our TBRs!

Wow! It was amazing to return back to hate U give’s universe and learn more about Mav’s past who was one of my favorite characters. Angie Thomas is such a powerful author writes heart wrenching, angsty, high tension and also strong, hopeful, emotional novels centered on poverty, lack of opportunities, gangs, struggling, rebellious, fighting teenagers. Her skillful writing captures your attention, her style to pour out her honest feelings to create characters’ predicaments help you to resonate w...

january 2021 can't come fast enough. angie thomas is back again with what i'm sure is going to be a fucking masterpiece.