Literary FictionYoung Adult
On the Come Up
2019·464 pages
A young rapper, Bri, fights for her dreams in a world stacked against her, tackling racism and poverty with raw honesty.
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A young rapper, Bri, fights for her dreams in a world stacked against her, tackling racism and poverty with raw honesty.
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Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn't always free.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to attraction; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent gun violence, police brutality, and gang activity; some graphic flashbacks.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language typical in hip-hop culture and dialogue.
Substance use
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Drug addiction and dealing portrayed in flashbacks; cautionary tone.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief mentions of anti-gay attitudes; no central characters or themes.
Religious content
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Minor references to faith or church in community context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or magical themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong themes of racism, classism, and Black Lives Matter issues; central to plot.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic poverty, racial profiling, and child abandonment.
Other
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