This review was originally posted on my new blog, Sav Scribbles. 
 This. Book. Is. So. Important. 
 I cannot say it enough, and I will not stop saying it now. 
 This. Book. Is. So. Important. 
 Not only does THE HATE U GIVE wonderfully approach various topics without shoving them down your throat, it is incredibly authentic. I felt like everything in the story did happen (which it has, in a way) and that is unbelievable. I can't get over that. 
 The family in this novel was also everything. Everything. I loved every second of their interactions, and I saw myself and my siblings in Starr and Seven and Sekani's teasing and jokes. Not only did they all love each other, they got into realistic fights and, through that, show us that you can still love your family even if they really annoy you sometimes. (Also, Starr's parents are my absolute faves. Like she said, they're my OTP.) 
 I would also like to take a moment to tell you all what this book has done (or what it will do). It made me, a teen, aware of very pressing issues; it encouraged me to use my voice in whatever way I can; it made me feel that my voice matters, even if I am young; it made me think differently about many of the topics discussed. THE HATE U GIVE did all of that and so much more. That's mainly why this novel is so important. I already thought I was pretty educated on different topics discussed, and I learned that there is always more to learn. Always. 
 If I may, I'd like to take another moment to just say thank you. Thank you for reading this review, thank you to Angie Thomas for writing this wonderful novel, thank you. 
 With that, all I can do is say to read this book. While it is not the best book I have ever read (only because of the writing- it wasn't the best at times), it has taught me more than basically any other book I have read- especially other YA novels- and I think that is more important than almost anything. I want more books like this.