On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this 2nd book by Angie Thomas and Bri was such a strong female lead, she did not shy away from expressing herself (setting haters and troublemakers straight), even if it got her into problems with how others perceived her---she knew who she was and she spent her life rapping andurban it was the only thing she wanted to do- also as a way to get her out of her neighborhood. She loses alot (her Dad's shooting, her mom's drug use, loneliness while her Mom is in rehab, others misjudging Bri and her family members. When even more tough times fall (Bri assaulted by school guards, mom loses job, electricity is cut off, Trey's money is not enough) Bri wants to save the family by making it big with her rap, On the Come Up, but there are other unintended consequences; Bri, her friends and family (Aunt Pooh and cousin Scrap) are judged harshly but Bri is formidable and I loved her fierceness. You will too! Don't miss this must read!!!

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