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camille_reads77's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laguerrelewis's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
It’s always fun to visit an author’s debut after finding their later work—you can see the seeds of what they gravitate towards, both in technical skill and seemingly personal interest. After devouring The Weight of Blood, I started Allegedly the very same day, and I was not disappointed. A moving story of identity, perseverance hope, and mother's & daughters. Also: read the content warnings. Whew.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
meetmeinthemediacenter's review against another edition
5.0
This is a dark and twisty one. It’s the type of book where you don’t know what the truth is—it keeps you questioning until the very last page. Around 60% is when I could not put it down. Definitely a trigger warning for infant death—the plot revolves around this.
shking's review against another edition
4.0
Page turner for sure! Well written, suspenseful and the characters are engaging. I love when an author adds a dark twist that you don't expect. Great book! I'll be reading more by this author.
dope_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
serenabereading's review against another edition
4.0
Tiffany. Tiffany. TIFFANY!!!! The way this book had me stressed. I listened to this on audio and kept clutching my imaginary pearls. I won't say much but THE ENDING!!!! Shout out to Bahni Turpin, the narration on this was top tier.