by Angie Thomas
Part of The Hate U Give, book 2
First published 2021
Sixteen-year-old Bri is a talented hip-hop artist with big dreams. But when her mom loses her job, Bri must decide whether to enter a high-stakes rap battle to win the prize money and save her family. As the pressure mounts, Bri must navigate the treacherous world of the music industry and confront her own fears to prove she's got what it takes. At its heart, On the Come Up is a powerful story about pursuing your passion and finding your voice, even when the odds are stacked against you.
Genres: fiction, african-american, contemporary, young-adult, music, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: United States, Garden Heights
464 pages · Paperback · Clarion Books