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Apr 25, 2019VaughanPLKim rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Angie Thomas's follow-up to The Hate You Give is about Bri, who is trying to follow in her late father's footsteps by making a name for herself as a rapper. Bri also hopes to make money to help her struggling single mom pay the bills. When Bri is unfairly targeted by security and her school, the song she writes in response goes viral for all the wrong reasons. The media tries to paint her as something she's not, and Bri makes some impulsive reactions that don't help her case. She also faces pressure to portray herself in a stereotypical way in order to get a record deal. Ultimately, Bri must figure out who she is and who she wants to be. Much like The Hate You Give, this book is timely and authentically captures Bri's voice. A must-read for fans of Thomas and of rap music.