In The Hate U Give, Maverick owns the neighborhood grocery store. Readers familiar with The Hate U Give know the adult version of Maverick Carter. There are lessons in it for those who want or need them, but for all of us, there is a great story. Thomas’ ability to bring a brilliant character to life on the page makes this book a joy to read. Maverick Carter has been called a “fan favorite” in both the film and novel versions of The Hate U Give, and Angie Thomas has been praised widely for her previous novels. Thomas’ characters are compelling, and her plots move forward quickly, but in Concrete Rose, Thomas gives us the gift of a rarely told story - the story of a young Black man whose gang affiliation, teen parenthood, and failing grades would make him easy for many people to disregard. Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas is a triumph, and anyone who enjoyed Thomas’ The Hate U Give (2017) should read it as soon as possible.
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