On the Come Up
Angie Thomas
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Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip-hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But when her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Bri finds herself at the centre of controversy and portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. And with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri no longer just wants to make it – she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.
Reviews
This was a fictional story based on a relatable scenario and I really liked it because it tackled many issues that modern day audiences may face, e.g. racism and poverty. It was about a 16 year old girl called Bri who wanted to become a rapper, and due to her race she was held back. She was also in trouble often at school, to the point where she was suspended for weeks. Overall, I think this is a really good book and I would recommend it to people aged 13+ (some of the language and topics are slightly more mature)
Coach Dragon Moonbeam 11.07.2022
Loved On The Come Up but perhaps not just as much as Angie Thomas's debut The Hate You Give. I am not a a huge fan of rap music but this book really made me appreciate the skill and talent required to be a rapper. Like a poet on steroids! A lot of rap stars come from very poor backgrounds and a record deal is a way out for them and their families. This was exactly the case for the character Bri and it was great to see her put her life into a rap.
Anonymous 14.07.2021
I absolutely loved this book so much because Brianna never gave up on her dreams and always kept fighting. I would recommend this book to anyone over the age of 13 because it is a bit inappropriate.
Anonymous 01.12.2020
A fiction book with real life issues such as gangs, racism etc . The main character, Bri, narrated the story well. However, there was a lot of swear words which put me off. This book is for older children (15 and above)
Anonymous 18.08.2020
Thought provoking.
Anonymous 08.06.2020
