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moderenan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
thisstoryaintover's review against another edition
HOLYYYY. THAT ENDING. Tiffany D. Jackson is hands down becoming a fave for me because damnnnn can she write a mystery while also weaving in really important topics like the inadequacy of the justice system, group homes, juvenile detention, mental illness, abuse, and so much more. This was a psychological masterpiece if I ever read one, and she had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. If you haven't picked up one of her book's yet then you are sorely missing out!
flickdabeen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
2.0
super heart breaking story but by the end I felt like everything was being repeated. and we were getting so much of the main characters internal dialogue telling us how she felt over and over that by the end I was kind of fed up and just ready for the book to be over. kind of felt like trauma porn with a weird out of place twist at the very end.
cecileyreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
booked_and_lit's review against another edition
5.0
SPEECHLESS... after reading the last chapter I was in complete shock! This heffa had me defending her the entire book. Hats off to author Tiffany Jackson, she really did a great job in making the reader feel sympathy for that heffa.
antlerqueen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
zaisgraph's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Not good at all
lovelykd's review against another edition
3.0
I'm going to keep this brief because ...wow.
The story was a page-turner. I'll give Ms. Jackson props for crafting a set of characters who were able to keep you guessing.
As for the MAIN character, Mary, she was tough to like after a while--and not because of what she "allegedly" did, but because she came across naive as hell.
While I understood her circumstances and lack of emotional development from the start, her willful ignorance to everything never set well with me.
Luckily, Mary's interaction with supporting characters (like Ms. Cora, Ms. Claire, and even Mrs. Richardson) were enough to sustain my empathy.
That said, where this book lost me--and nose dived into 3* territory--was in those final two chapters.
WTF?
Things made sense, for the most part, UNTIL they didn't. For that reason alone, I wanted to throw the book into the wall.
Would I recommend it? Yes, no question. Do I ever want to read it again? Hell. No.
The story was a page-turner. I'll give Ms. Jackson props for crafting a set of characters who were able to keep you guessing.
As for the MAIN character, Mary, she was tough to like after a while--and not because of what she "allegedly" did, but because she came across naive as hell.
While I understood her circumstances and lack of emotional development from the start, her willful ignorance to everything never set well with me.
Luckily, Mary's interaction with supporting characters (like Ms. Cora, Ms. Claire, and even Mrs. Richardson) were enough to sustain my empathy.
That said, where this book lost me--and nose dived into 3* territory--was in those final two chapters.
WTF?
Things made sense, for the most part, UNTIL they didn't. For that reason alone, I wanted to throw the book into the wall.
Would I recommend it? Yes, no question. Do I ever want to read it again? Hell. No.
capitalelle's review against another edition
4.0
From the moment I started this book, I knew it would be good! Mary pulled me in and literally had me invested in what would happen next. While I knew this would be a 5 star read, I was so disappointed by the ended and had to give it 4 stars. Compared to the rest of the book, the ending felt rushed and therefore, fell flat. I actually went back and read the last few pages again because I thought I missed something.
This is my first introduction to Tiffany D. Jackson and I absolutely love her writing style! The characters felt relatable and the flow of the story kept me captivated. I literally could not put this book down. Despite the ending to this one, I look forward to reading more of her work.
This is my first introduction to Tiffany D. Jackson and I absolutely love her writing style! The characters felt relatable and the flow of the story kept me captivated. I literally could not put this book down. Despite the ending to this one, I look forward to reading more of her work.