Book Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

5/5 stars

We follow Starr as she witnesses the murder of her best friend Khalil and her fight for justice. This book was incredibly moving and I loved the writing style; the way Starr spoke as a black person in her black neighbourhood and as a black person in a school where she is surrounded by white people. It is a commentary on how people make judgements based on where you live and your skin colour.

I loved how Starr's love of basketball was woven into the story which made her a much more interesting character. She goes through a lot of change during the course of the book, learning about her relationships with friends and family. Her family dynamic is at the forefront of this story, unlike many YA novels where the parents do not seem to exist at all.

That's it for now

Kazia x