Books like Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
Seventeen‑year‑old Maverick Carter has known only one way to make a living: dealing for the King Lords. With his mother working two jobs and his father in prison, he uses the money to support his family and keep his life headed. When unexpected fatherhood arrives, Maverick must juggle school, drugs, and caring for his newborn son, Seven. Offered a chance to go straight, he grapples with loyalty, revenge, and the cultural pull of his gang heritage. In a world that expects him to fall into crime, Maverick seeks to prove that being a man means taking responsibility for those he loves.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Angie Thomas
★
★
★
★
★
4.6 (7 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Concrete Rose (26 similar books)
The Hate U Give tracks 16‑year‑old Starr Carter, a Black teenager from a poor Bronx neighborhood who attends an elite private school, as she confronts police violence, social media battles, and community turmoil after witnessing her friend’s shooting.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
The story of a greaser and his friend, who are torn apart by the world's two types of people and must learn to cope with their differences.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
John Boyne’s 2006 novel follows an unlikely friendship between two boys during the Holocaust, set against the backdrop of Auschwitz.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
On a private Massachusetts island, teen Cadence spends a summer with her cousins and a boy named Gat, only to wake up with amnesia and a tangled web of secrets, friendships, and loss that threaten to destroy the Liars.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Junior, a budding cartoonist from the Spokane Indian Reservation, transfers to an all‑white farm‑town high school, where the only other Indian is the school mascot.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Josh and his twin brother Jordan navigate high school, basketball, and the changing bond between them through verses of rhyme and the thrill of the game.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A powerful coming‑of‑age story about a young black hip‑hop artist fighting for her dreams amid the challenges of family, poverty, and the struggle for free expression.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A gifted and rebellious runner is pulled onto a top middle‑school track squad, where he must confront personal and family challenges while discovering his true potential.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Justyce McAllister, a high‑achieving African‑American student, finds himself at the center of a police brutality incident that forces him to confront race, identity, and justice in contemporary America.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A young man wakes up in different bodies over the years, falling in love with the person they love in each one.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A 1943 British fighter pilot crash-lands in Nazi‑occupied France and recounts her daring escape, espionage, and friendship to a young French woman while concealing her true mission.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In a tense sixty seconds, a young boy faces a choice that will determine whether he seeks revenge for his brother’s death or walks away from violence.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Amari Peters, a 13‑year‑old schoolgirl, discovers her missing brother left her a mysterious briefcase that leads to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs. With a weredragon roommate and ancient myths on the line, she must prove herself to uncover the truth.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Michael, a mixed‑race gay teen in London, struggles with his Greek‑Cypriot and Jamaican heritage until he finds belonging in the Drag Society, where he becomes the Black Flamingo.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Jade dreams of escape from her rough neighborhood and seizes a scholarship to a predominantly‑white private school, but faces the challenges of fitting in and navigating mentorship programs aimed at at‑risk Black girls.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A young adult novel by Brittney Morris that explores family dynamics and social themes, addressing prejudice and racism in the United States.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
An ordinary high‑school sophomore grapples with college dreams and unlikely supernatural threats, proving that everyday courage can defy the extraordinary.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A 16‑year‑old Nigerian‑American poet convicted of a crime he didn’t commit struggles with injustice, using his words as a lifeline as he fights to reclaim his future.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Thirteen‑year‑old Maleeka, who feels self‑conscious about her very dark skin, meets a new teacher with a distinctive birthmark and discovers the power of self‑acceptance and genuine friendship.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball through the eyes of its heroes and villains.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
High‑school senior Will Caynes struggles with a kiss‑turned‑confusing bond with his best friend Angus while starting his first romance with sophomore Brandy, all amid the strain of a fractured household.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Kenny Wright imagines himself as the powerful superhero Stainlezz Steel, but in his Washington, D.C. inner‑city middle school he feels like a "Grandma’s Boy." Facing real‑world challenges, Kenny must decide what loyalty and self‑esteem truly mean.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
American Street by Ibi ZoboiFirebird by Camille Perri
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!