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I added this my TBR ages ago and I shouldn't have left it for so long.

It is the story of Star as she tries to live her life in two worlds, one the 'hood' where she lives and the other the fancy suburban school she attends. Her life is thrown off balance when she witnesses the death of Khalil at the hands of a policeman.

Descriptive and well told. I did this as an audio book and think the narrator really added to the experience.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐LOVED THIS! I laughed out loud, cried. This book delt with a lot of the emotional complexities of being black in America...I can't believe I've had this sitting on my shelf so long.

A very relatable read for those that have been subjected to biases, racial profiling, or police misconduct. An inside look at what it's like to be judged for the way you look or opportunities you are afforded.

Whoa. How moving. It is so hard to describe this book, just read it. I chuckled, I teared up, I felt rage. Talk about an in your face, make people uncomfortable when it‘s talked about it, book. So very good and worth every second❤️

Collected some words for #WinterGames2021 and Team #MistletoeManiacs. Plus, another book off my #AVeryMerryBingo! @Jadams1776

I found this book very eye opening. It gave great insight into the feelings of the characters and also a side of the story that most of society today doesn't see. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone around 14 years old and up. I think it's important for teenagers to be educated on the things regarding race that happen in our world today.

Just finished the bottom book, now starting on the top one!

Two thumbs up for this read. I listened to the audiobook and loved every minute! I felt personally involved with the characters throughout the whole book. This is a recommended read for everyone because it's so poignant with what's happening in our world today.

This book is so relevant to our world today. It speaks on a very hard topic that has to be talked about. This is a book that everyone should read at least once. Great book

I thought that this was a really great book. I think that everyone should definitely read this because it provides a lot of insight into many social issues that you might not even think about.

This book opened my eyes to how varying perspective can be. From person to person, race to race, perspective is held very differently. This book has reminded me to open my eyes trying to respect and understand others opinion. Not to assume, but learn and talk with someone before making judgments.

I learned a lot while reading this book. It was very eye opening. I really enjoyed it.

This book was so good and really opened my eyes to the reality that some people face and also it cemented the distrust I have for the news and outlets like it. The book really showed that just because it's on the big screen doesn't mean it is true.

This book is a must read for everyone, at least once in their life. It talks about hard topics that are great for gaining new view points on something that happens in our world today.

While most find this book to be incredibly inspirational and motivating, I'm going to come around with what is probably a decidedly unpopular opinion.
There are so many factors that are glossed over in both the book and the movie that for me it leaves the message that is trying to be told rather shallow and self centered.

Is a book everyone should read as it puts light on many big topics. Was a very good book to read.

The Hate U Give is such a good book. I think everyone should read it. Very eye-opening and offers a new perspective for many. Definitely recommend.

This book gave me a new perspective! I recommend others to read it too!

This book was very eye-opening and it helped me to see modern issues from multiple perspectives.

This was a good book. A very good read. I learned a lot about things a topic I didn't know much about.

I really enjoyed this book and it taught me a lot.

The Hate U Give is an amazing book. It is moving and influential in the world we live in today. It helps us understand a community some of us may not be familiar with. Definitely recommend!

The Hate You Give was a very good book. I recommend reading the book because it gives you a good perspective on the real world today.

The Hate U Give is a book everyone needs to read. It gives a unique perspective from a teenage girl, Starr, who lived through difficult times. Starr had to learn how to cope with the murders of her two best friends. She learned how to use her voice to fight for what she believed in and make a change for the better of the world. I believe that there is something in this book that everyone can take something away from.

The Hate U Give is an incredibly moving and well-written story about a girl who finds her voice in the face of hatred and prejudice. The book provides a whole new perspective for those who have never had to live through events like these, and I truly feel that it's a story that should be read by as many people as possible.

I really enjoyed this book. I think the author gave a clear explanation for the characters feelings and names. I also really liked this book more so on a personal level considering I relate to the main character (Starr) a lot.

1 Police Officer
2 Friends Trying To Go Home
3 Gun Shots
2 Worlds Collide
1 Girl Caught In The Middle
This book broke my heart in so many ways - because it could really happen. Everyday these events happen and people are forced to pick sides - this books shines a light on a big problem facing our world today. I highly recommend everyone read this book.

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Wow. So good. So eye opening. Something everyone should read and think about from this point of view.

This book was super interesting, and definitely gave me a lot to think about. I read it for a novel class, and it brought out a lot of great discussion and new perspectives. I enjoyed reading it, and it was hard to put down! 9/10

Absolutely brilliant I wish I‘d read it sooner. 4 ⭐️

Read it on my short holiday in the mountains.
I watched the film before I read the book and I really liked both. I think it's a very good adaptation. Uncle Carlos comes off better in the book though. And I like the insight you get into Starr's thinking.
Thanks @kaysworld1 for the book! 😍

This is an important read. It‘s an honest look at contemporary America but also a look at the ongoing double consciousness faced by marginalized people. Our deadliest weapon is our voice and we need stop holstering it.

Unarmed, Khalil is shot and murdered by a police officer, and his friend Starr was there to witness it from start to finish.

The shooting sparks controversy and protests across the nation, and Starr is thrust into the spotlight as she makes the decision to go public with her account of what truthfully happened.

Eye opening, sometimes tear-jerking, always gripping book about police brutality, drug abuse and racism in America. Captivating.

Good morning Littens! My morning started off with a series of frustrations so I felt this quote would be a good way to set some intentions for today. I need to remember that my mindset affects so much of my daily life and that it pays to remain positive even in less than ideal situations.

This book wasn‘t subtle about its messages, but I feel like it‘s appropriate in this setting.

“What‘s the point of having a voice if you stay quiet in those moments you shouldn‘t be?”

This quote nicely sums up one of the themes/messages in the novel.

⭐️4.5/5

My second review of this novel on Litsy and I was just as captivated my second time reading this book that discusses hard hitting topics such as police brutality, drug abuse, and systemic racism. While the writing isn‘t the most gorgeous prose I‘ve ever read, it‘s important messages and themes, and the fact I think of often despite originally reading it years ago, keep it at a 4.5 star rating.

Finished quite a few books in August - more than I thought.

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You're doing great.

Had to put it down here before we left to go to a baseball game. I work tomorrow & have to be up at 4am. It is going to be VERY hard to put this down when I go to bed tonight.

Started this this morning at work on a very slow, eight hour shift. If I don‘t finish it tonight, I really hope tomorrow‘s shift is just as slow.

Perhaps not a typical beach read, but a misty, chilly morning isn't exactly traditional beach-trip weather, either. With this shiny gold cover, it's probably better that it's not sunny out anyway.

Since it‘s been awhile, I thought I‘d share my reading journey since I last checked in, broken down by year. My favs read in 2018 were The Hate U Give and A Visit From the Goon Squad. I chipped away at my TBR pile that year with very mixed results, as you can see. I was bummed that I didn‘t break 50 books read, like I had the two previous years.

Top 5 fiction 2021 Updated

“Your voices matter, your dreams matter, your lives matter. Be the roses that grow in the concrete.” 💛

@kaysworld1 thank you so much! 😍😍
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