But it’s not so easy to sling dope, finish school, and raise a child.
Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything.
Until, that is, Maverick finds out he’s a father. Life’s not perfect, but with a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Mav’s got everything under control. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad’s in prison. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. Some heavy topics that are addressed in this book include drug dealing, gun violence, sex, and gang behavior.Ībsolutely loved this book! I can’t wait for the next Angie Thomas masterpiece.Synopsis: If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his family. People who also grew up during that time may find it relatable and nostalgic. Concrete Rose takes place in the 90s, so it was cool to see the world from a different era. This book is perfect for readers who enjoyed Thomas’ other books, The Hate U Give and On The Come Up. Every chapter had me engrossed more and more into the world of Garden Heights, so I was almost disappointed when I reached the end of the book. The author did an amazing job of keeping me hooked throughout the entire story. I rooted for Maverick from beginning to end, and I liked Lisa, Maverick’s girlfriend, and his cousin, Dre. They were all so likeable, and I couldn’t help but smile every time one of them said a witty line. I practically fell in love with every character Thomas presented. Like the title of the book, Maverick is like a rose coming out of the concrete: unexpected, yet resilient. This book shows that even when you make bad decisions, it’s never too late to turn your life around. Maverick is in a place of distress and doesn’t know what he will do with his life. Now, he has to worry about caring for his son’s needs, being on the brink of not graduating high school, and the troubling death of someone he deeply loved. Suddenly, Maverick’s life turns upside down when he realizes he is a father. He deals drugs to make money for his mother, and he is cool with his life as a King Lord, the gang in his area, Garden Heights. He is the son of a gang leader, and feels pressure to live up to his old man’s legacy. Maverick is a 17-year-old who has major shoes to fill. This book holds a powerful story that shows how choices can become consequences. In her latest novel, Concrete Rose, Thomas tells the story of Maverick Carter, dad of the main character in The Hate U Give. You’ve probably read or heard about the bestselling novel The Hate U Giveby Angie Thomas.
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