The award-winning author of The Hate U Give returns with a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech and fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you. Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But when her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Bri finds herself at the centre of controversy and portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. And with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri no longer just wants to make it – she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.
Angie Thomas has become one of my favourite authors and the characters in her books are one of the main reasons. This community feels so real to me, and even the most minor characters are thoughtfully developed, with their own unique qualities.
Bri is a great character, who is well-developed and relatable. By the end of the book, it felt like I knew her and had watched her develop. The rap lyrics were also a great touch and a good insight into Bri's personality. This book reminded me why I loved rap music so much as a teen and got me digging out my CDs.
On the Come Up really taps into how it feels to want something and what you'd be willing to do to achieve your dreams. Like The Hate U Give, it also made me think about how people perceive each other. Angie Thomas tackles difficult subjects with such honesty and empathy.
I can't wait to get the finished copy in my hands. It's thought-provoking, funny and real, with incredible characters.
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