Like Thomas' first book, it's bound to resonate with readers who don't often see themselves and
their communities at the center of a story.
Which answer choice BEST supports the idea that "On the Come Up' will resonate with a wide audience?
(A)
For those who haven't heard of Thomas, or thought her audience was limited to young adults, "On the
Come Up" is a second chance to enter her fictional world with its page-turning plots and real-life
connections
Challenges race on from there with the breezy speed of a vacation read, as misunderstandings and old
grudges warp into outright danger. Every subplot is tidily (too tidily?) resolved as Bri explores everything
from family ties to romance, from the nature of friendship to finding your own moral compass
It might be uncomfortable for those who relate more closely to the "middle-aged white woman" who
speaks out at a school board meeting against Bris "vulgar, violent" song and the dangers of students
"from certain communities." But her words, too, echo what we hear in the real world
We don't need to share Bri's experiences to learn from her story, any more than prep school is required
to relate to Holden Caulfield, or an interest in the Revolutionary War is necessary to love "Hamilton."
With "On the Come Up," like a hit song, the bigger themes will linger right along with the catchy beat.