The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she lives and the posh, mostly white prep school she attends. That uneasy balance is shattered when she witnesses the fatal police shooting of her unarmed childhood best friend, Khalil. As his death makes national headlines, everyone wants to know what really happened, and the only person who can answer is Starr. The Hate U Give is Angie Thomas' award-winning debut about finding your voice and standing up for what's right.

Rated 4.5 on Goodreads, readers call it powerful, timely and impossible to put down, with Starr's voice authentic, relatable and unforgettable. A few found the social commentary direct, but most praise its emotional depth and relevance. It's a book-club and BookTok favourite, often named one of the most impactful YA novels of the past decade.

Perfect for readers who love

• Powerful coming-of-age stories
• Strong female protagonists
• Friendship and family dynamics
• Social justice themes
• Emotional, thought-provoking storytelling

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A paperback (2017) in Good condition: moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.