The Hate U Give gets four stars from me. One thing I really like is that Angie Thomas uses the book to raise awareness about topics such as racism and police brutality in the US. In general, I think it is very important to know more about these issues, and Thomas has written a powerful story about them. I’m also a fan of the characters. I especially like Starr’s development throughout the story. Directly after Khalil’s death, she is careful and a little scared to speak out about what happened. I like how she gradually starts to use her voice and realises how important it is. At the end, she stands up for her opinion and becomes an activist who takes part in protests. You can empathise with her very well, and her story is really touching. The big difference between Garden Heights and her school also shows Starr’s life in a realistic and contrasting way. However, I wish some parts of the book had been written from other perspectives. For example, it would have been interesting to see how Khalil feels in the moments before he gets shot. The perspective of police officer One-Fifteen could also have been interesting. I also think that Khalil’s death, which is one of the main events of the book, happens too early. If it had happened later, there could have been more opportunities to show Khalil’s character and give him a stronger presence in the story. Because of this, I give the book a star less. All in all, the book has a moving story that makes you think. I had a lot of fun reading it and learned some things I didn’t know before about Black people in America. For me, the topic is very important, and I hope the book helps people realise the seriousness of social injustice. I would definitely recommend it, especially to people who want to learn more about racism and social injustice.