Amazon Editors' YA Book Club discussion

This will be our June read. It's gotten so much attention since it released at the end of February, and it's very timely. If you're going to get a copy from the library it might be good to get on the list for this one now if there is a wait.

Has anyone started this or already finished? The reviews have been five star and authors like John Green and Jason Reynolds have also given it high praise. I was pretty blown away by it myself--the protagonist Starr already faces issues of race from both sides of her world before tragedy hits. And after? It's on another level... I'm really glad I read it.

This book was exceptional - to the point where I'm slightly at a loss for words. The topics in this book are devastating ones that are hard to think and talk about, but they're important ones that DESERVE and SHOULD be addressed. I had so many feelings while reading this, and think it should be required reading for every human on Earth. For a book about such difficult topics, I must say that I really, really loved Starr's family; they may be one of my favorites ever. I appreciated their love, their chemistry, and their humor.

Will The Hate U Give book become a classic? Is it The Outsiders of this decade?

I'm reading it, but a friend tells me that the audio book is even better.

This book is so amazing. Handling hard feelings and topics so deftly! I was so moved by the characters and writing in this book.

I don't want to repeat my "review" actually more my response to this book. I agree with so many others....words are not sufficient and yes, like the Outsiders...destined to become a classic. This would be good discussion for anyone...high school and above and probably should be widely read!

The Hate U Give is longlisted for the National Book Award for Young Peoples Literature.

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