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 Review: Initially, this book had been floating around my Goodreads feed and Twitter for some time now. So, when I get to pick it up, I made sure that I got the most hideous cover (I hate myself). Regardless, I loved this book, it's such an important one and I assure that anyone who reads it will get something from it. 
 "Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right." 
 The Hate U Give follows a story of Starr Carter, who witnesses her friend being shot by a white police. When she was young, her parents gave her the talk of being around the police; stay silent and do what you're told. Apparently, Khalil never got the talk. Starr uses everything that she can to help find justice for her friend, while at the same time fighting her fear and facing the consequences. 
 I truly loved the writing in this book. Surely, the dialogue was great because it's the perfect depiction of how black people talk (I'm not black, but I think I'm right). The word choice and combination went so well together and that was why I was hooked. It was captivating. Moreover, the dialogue was humorous. The conversations between the characters felt so real. It's beautiful, I can't say enough. 
 From the author's note, I knew that Angie Thomas must have been through similar things to Starr. What's more important than the plot of this book is the message. The plot was fine, in my opinion. However, the message was powerful and strong. This book approached the issues so well and it slammed right in the feel. It helped me view from a different perspective and guide me to the things that matter. I'm so glad that I got to read this book and glad that someone actually give me this knowledge of using your voice and defending your shit and never letting anyone shut you down and finding justice for the right things. 
 Starr Carter is my beloved protagonist. I loved her. She's all I wanted to read about in most YA contemporary, and not some whinny, acting-12-year-old girl. Starr is not fearless, she's not brave, but what I loved about her is that she embraces it and tries her best get the best of her fear and speaks out. She was not afraid of letting other people, who are not worth it, go. Other than that, I loved that this girl has such a supportive and protective family. I honestly loved the relationships in this book. They're incredible, lovable, and adorable. 
 Overall: I think everyone in this universe should read this book. It's so important and valuable. If anyone wants to laugh or cry or enjoy a book or change their perspective or even change the world, they should read this fucking book.