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Concrete Rose

De: Angie Thomas
Narrado por: Dion Graham
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International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood. A Printz Honor Book!

If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad’s in prison.

Life’s not perfect, but with a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Mav’s got everything under control.

Until, that is, Maverick finds out he’s a father.

Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything. But it’s not so easy to sling dope, finish school, and raise a child. So when he’s offered the chance to go straight, he takes it. In a world where he’s expected to amount to nothing, maybe Mav can prove he’s different.

When King Lord blood runs through your veins, though, you can't just walk away. Loyalty, revenge, and responsibility threaten to tear Mav apart, especially after the brutal murder of a loved one. He’ll have to figure out for himself what it really means to be a man.

 Apasionante emocionalmente Crimen Misterio, Thriller y Suspenso Racismo y Discriminación Situaciones Difíciles Literatura y Ficción Ficción Ficción Histórica

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It’s a fact that a high percentage of the best books that have come out in this century have been written by Black women authors. (Truth be told, there are so many excellent works that this list could simply centered on the best contemporary authors and still be accurate.) Nevertheless, Black women’s stories deserve to be heard, and when the stories are this compelling, this engaging, and this beautifully written, they’re impossible to ignore.

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Worth the wait
I have been waiting for Concrete Rose ever since Angie Thomas told me in a post-interview chat back in 2019 that she was working on Maverick’s story. And—no surprises here—it has been worth the wait. This is Thomas’s first novel from a male POV, but the authenticity in her storytelling remains unmatched. And Dion Graham’s performance is transportive—he effortlessly switches back and forth between '90s slang in dialogue (set in 1998, this is actually considered historical fiction) and the emotional inner monologue of a 17-year-old who’s just learned he’s a father. Thomas’s love for this character shines through as each chapter unfolds, and fans of The Hate U Give will appreciate learning more about Maverick’s origins as well as the origins of other people in Starr’s world—including Lisa, King, and even her Uncle Carlos. —Katie O., Audible Editor

Engaging Storyline • Authentic Characters • Emotional Depth • Compelling Prequel • Realistic Portrayal

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Every young adult would love it and the true lover of books and talented writers everywhere would enjoy this book!!!

The story line was excellent

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love this book one of my favorite in this book was how Maverick came up with Seven and Star name! Love that!

love it!

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Powerful, riveting, eye opening, compassionate, and ultimately hopeful. If you haven’t read The Hate You Give, read this prequel first.

As Amazing as The Hate You Give!

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Awesome story but beware of the teen pregnancy references. Some people may want to have conversations with teens after.

great story by Angie as usual

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I loved the story. I became empathetic with the character and his plight. Too many people I know have been caught in this trap of life and cannot find a way out. The character had the right people in his life at the right time to help untoward the right direction. My hat goes off to the writer.

Excellent book. The performance was on point.

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