The Hate U Give

This was my second read of Thomas' debut novel and, while it didn't have me sobbing like the first time, it may have been even better second time around. This time I felt I explored the characters more than the story, I liked that nobody's perfect - making them all the more believable. I think reading Concrete Rose beforehand really increased my enjoyment. And I just loved Maverick so it's good to see how far he's come and meet his family.
The plot itself is fairly simple but it's secondary to watching the protagonist grow, mature and find her voice. The novel is her protest song, full of anger and pain, but it's also a lesson about standing up for what you believe in and being proud of who you are. I think she'll be alright but if Thomas wants to write any more about this family I'll happily give it a read