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kamzan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Child abuse, Murder, Violence, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Death, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Mental illness
nidaelboustany's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Grief, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, and Violence
ashleycmms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Gaslighting, Grief, Abandonment, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit
yellowdays99's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Rape, and Violence
read_fox's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, and Drug use
Minor: Domestic abuse
lilifane's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, and Violence
cortnereads's review
4.5
This book was incredible. I read it in 2 hour increments each day. I couldn’t put it down.
Mary allegedly murdered a 3-month old baby named Alyssa Richardson when she was 9. She ends up going to “baby jail” and then a group home with other girls like her.
That’s all I have to say. Read this book.
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Vomit
cantfindmybookmark's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Pregnancy
penguininabluebox's review
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
oliviabrcka's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I picked up Allegedly after having it recommended by Regan (PeruseProject) and Jananie (thisstoryaintover) and I am so glad I did. I went in with very little prior knowledge and this was an absolutely gripping story from cover to cover. I rarely pick up mysteries but this may be one of the best I have tried so far. I was captivated by Mary's story and things are truly left up in the air until the last page. I have never read a story like this! (I am attempting to be vague in this review because I think it is best for readers to go in without a lot of information)
This was my first Tiffany D. Jackson read and I am so impressed with her writing. Every word on the page drives home the bleak setting and overall feeling of this book. She speaks with Mary's mind; as Mary gains more knowledge, her point of view becomes more mature and more elegantly spoken. The pacing was just right and keeps readers guessing throughout the story.
Mary Addison is our main protagonist, and Mary is a complicated character. Even though we are seeing the world through her eyes, it is hard to get a good look inside her brain. Her life is screwed up to the max, and that is reflected in the choices she makes. Her relationships with the other girls in the group home, her mother, Ted, and her caretakers are each important and unique. She is so complex and interesting and mysterious, something that works so well in this particular story.
This book does an amazing job of pointing out the failures of the American criminal justice system and reminding the reader that although some may kid about the state of our prisons, they really aren't a joke for the ones living inside of them. Allegedly brings to light issues of race as well as sexual assault. I would look up content warnings before going into this book.
I would definitely recommend Allegedly, especially for readers who enjoyed Sadie by Courtney Summers. I am looking forward to picking up more books by Tiffany D. Jackson!
Graphic: Biphobia, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Racism, and Violence