Book Series · 2 Books

The Hate U Give Books

In order from The Hate U Give to On the Come Up.

The Hate U Give series is a set of 2 chapter books by Angie Thomas, published between 2017 and 2019. Written for ages 14–18, most books run about 460 pages. Subjects across the series include violence, race relations, and prejudice and racism.

The Hate U Give
On the Come Up
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
On the Come Up
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Hate U Give
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$2089
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

The Hate U Give

By Angie Thomas

A teen witnesses a friend's shooting, facing a choice that could change her community and risk her life.

454 pages· 95,550 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Summary: Starr Carter navigates life between her poor neighborhood and elite prep school. Her world shatters when she witnesses her unarmed friend Khalil's fatal shooting by a police officer. As Khalil's death becomes a national headline, Starr faces pressure from all sides. What she reveals about that night could ignite change or put her in danger. Will she speak out or stay silent?
In reading order

The Hate U Give Series

2 books · Published 2017–2019

#1
The Hate U Give
#1 in Series
Sale price
$2089

The Hate U Give

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

A teen witnesses a friend's shooting, facing a choice that could change her community and risk her life.

#2
On the Come Up
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1797

On the Come Up

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2019

A teen rapper's viral song sparks controversy, forcing her to fight for her dreams against all odds.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Hate U Give series?

There are 2 books in the Hate U Give series. It began with The Hate U Give in 2017, and the newest book, On the Come Up, was published in 2019.

What order should you read the Hate U Give books in?

Start with The Hate U Give and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Hate U Give books best for?

The series is best for ages 14–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Hate U Give book is the longest?

The Hate U Give (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 95,550 words (454 pages).

Which Hate U Give book is the shortest?

On the Come Up (Book #2) is the shortest at 94,736 words (464 pages).

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Angie Thomas

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