Book Review: On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas is a compelling coming age story about truth of one’s words and perception of being labeled a thug/hood rat while teenage female African-American rapper manages life and expectation. This is the second novel by Thomas after her blockbuster debut of The Hate U Give, this novel takes place a year after the incidences in that novel (all events are referred to and just a place and time setting and as a reward for the reader who read The Hate U Give, but there is no recurring characters). This is a really good follow up to the excellent The Hate U Give, which was five starred review by me, It manages to look at real issues of poverty, drug addiction, gang influence, and all the effects it has on the family. The rhymes and raps are really good, and very smart.

The Plot: Brianna…