A review by readingrobin
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring
  • 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

4.0

An absolute whirlwind of a book. I don't know if I enjoyed it as much as The Hate U Give, but it's certainly going to have its own kind of impact on readers. You're rooting for Bri the whole way though, even when she acts a bit too rashly. There were moments where I was kind of on the side of other characters going "Oooo, now that's going to blow up in your face, Bri." But you can tell that everything she does is tied to her passion for rap and dedication to making the lives of her family better. 

I think some events could have been trimmed or combined to make the flow a bit better and not have the book seem as long, but it still makes an impression.