tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post6409470291617281105..comments2024-03-27T17:40:10.624-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Review: On the Come Up - Angie ThomasKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56161399645335602052019-08-28T21:30:29.265-04:002019-08-28T21:30:29.265-04:00I love both rap AND Star Wars, so I know that the ...I love both rap AND Star Wars, so I know that the hip hop culture and the pop culture references are going to work so well for me. I would never expect an Angie Thomas to be only light though, because she knows how to tackle the hard and heavy topics. I am so looking forward to reading this one as I own it. I am a little nervous because I loved THUG so much, but I know it is going to be just as great.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69404881909996367772019-08-27T00:29:04.692-04:002019-08-27T00:29:04.692-04:00Noor Great review! I was quite stunned when I read...Noor Great review! I was quite stunned when I read this thinking it was Sam and also thinking it didn't really sound like her. Very nice to meet you and you really make both Thug and On the Come Up sound so, so good. I love it when I love all the secondary characters and the MC! ❤️Dani @ Perspective of a Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431727579736210318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-45250711020107248322019-08-26T23:38:32.833-04:002019-08-26T23:38:32.833-04:00Absolutely loved your review Noor, I read this one...Absolutely loved your review Noor, I read this one a little while ago and really enjoyed it too, being a fan of hip hop and soul music. There's something about Angie's writing that really draws you in and before you know it, you've read the entire book in one setting. I found this one a little more laid back so it was able to explore what being a marginalised teen in the US means for so many adolescents. That quiet resilience is as important as Starr's story was, heroines come in many forms. Brilliant review Noor and so glad you enjoyed it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-62691108260825066092019-08-26T18:54:43.326-04:002019-08-26T18:54:43.326-04:00This one was a winner for me too and I just loved ...This one was a winner for me too and I just loved everything about Bri. I listened to it on audio and practically inhaled it in two sittings.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-76873665343885307002019-08-26T15:39:18.719-04:002019-08-26T15:39:18.719-04:00I think I'm going to try this one on audio. I ...I think I'm going to try this one on audio. I did't read THuG but saw the movie.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75259688611361909972019-08-26T13:42:39.867-04:002019-08-26T13:42:39.867-04:00I think this sounds amazing and something I would ...I think this sounds amazing and something I would definitely enjoy! Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-52457259904412331202019-08-26T13:01:53.526-04:002019-08-26T13:01:53.526-04:00I've heard amazing things about Angie Thomas, ...I've heard amazing things about Angie Thomas, but I still haven't given her a try. Obviously, I need to remedy that!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71365266386907573872019-08-26T11:40:54.354-04:002019-08-26T11:40:54.354-04:00I can't believe I still haven't read this ...I can't believe I still haven't read this one, but I love your review and am looking forward to it even more!Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100606566359762426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50729399921805425722019-08-26T10:34:00.064-04:002019-08-26T10:34:00.064-04:00I should give this a try. Not my normal reading an...I should give this a try. Not my normal reading and the fact you devoured it makes me excited to try it. Thanks for the great review:)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744993634095849670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-22460604818525766792019-08-26T10:08:34.945-04:002019-08-26T10:08:34.945-04:00I have yet to read THUG. I did watch the movie and...I have yet to read THUG. I did watch the movie and proceeded to bawl like a baby. On the Come Up sounds just as powerful and heart-wrenching. I love that Angie writes these stories directed to the YA audience so they can learn more about the real world in an entertaining way. Great review! <br />Genesis @ <a href="http://whisperingchapters.com/" rel="nofollow">Whispering Chapters</a>Genesis @ Whispering Chaptershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144705844231879080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25696593786726317772019-08-26T08:06:29.605-04:002019-08-26T08:06:29.605-04:00I love this review. I haven't read the book ye...I love this review. I haven't read the book yet but my heart's melting at your words. I've read and loved The Hate U Give. I cried reading that book so this one sounds promising enough thanks to her debut book. Chai @ Like Chai Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057047566641486474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71464276133243960452019-08-26T08:04:01.452-04:002019-08-26T08:04:01.452-04:00I'm so darn excited for On the Come Up, and re...I'm so darn excited for On the Come Up, and really have no excuse for not picking it up so far, because I adored The Hate U Give, and I've owned On the Come Up for quite some time. Your review definitely pushed it closer to the top of my tbr list - I love how you described Bri and her friends. I love books with great friendships. :) Great review!<br /><br />Veronika @ <a href="https://wordyandwhimsical.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Wordy and Whimsical</a>Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54980294178682217782019-08-26T04:01:31.889-04:002019-08-26T04:01:31.889-04:00Great review! I think a lot of people will want to...Great review! I think a lot of people will want to read this book with the success of Hate.chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.com