Concrete Rose

Do I even need to say it? Yes, I cried at multiple points of this book.

I don't usually enjoy prequels but I loved seeing Maverick and Lisa before they became Starr's parents. Maverick's struggles and eventual growth as a person was done so well. Especially considering the man and father he becomes in The Hate U Give.

Concrete Rose didn't hit me as hard as THUG did. But Angie Thomas' writing is still just as poignant and powerful.