Concrete Rose by Angie ThomasWhen 17-year-old Maverick Carter finds out he's a father, his priorities completely change, Now, instead of following his father into the King Lords, Mav wants a secure future for himself and his boy. Though this is a prequel to The Hate U Give, you don't need to have read that book to enjoy the complex characterization and world building that the author brings to 1998 Garden Heights.
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