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Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

60 reviews

kendal_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Animal death, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse

Minor: Vomit and Abortion

stellahadz's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

4.0

This was a good mystery read that had interesting, well-fleshed-out characters, and that shed light on a premise that is often ignored or not explored with the nuance it deserves: child incarceration. The story is told from the perspective of Mary, a teenage girl who has been incarcerated since she was 9 years old. In so many ways, she's experienced more than most adults will ever have to, but the way she perceives relationships and love really reminds you that she's still just a child. I didn't love the final chapter, but some readers might. This book is great for anyone who's getting into thrillers/mystery novels (I'd say the characters feel realer than they do in most novels of the same genre) and it's appropriate for teenage readers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Child death, Pregnancy, and Child abuse

Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Vomit

bookdragonkatie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Child death, Pregnancy, Bullying, Violence, and Mental illness

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Grief

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

captaincocanutty's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Sexual assault, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Violence, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Abortion and Incest

evelynnnn33333's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Cursing, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Violence, Blood, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Child abuse, Grief, Medical trauma, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

srosnik's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I’m give this a solid, it’s okay rating. Good enough to keep me interested, not good enough where I’m going to remember it and think about it in the future. I was expecting a lot better from the tagline, “Mary B. Addison killed a baby. Allegedly.” The ending was decent but not absolutely mind blowing good, it was just okay for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Child death, Child abuse, and Rape

sierrabowers's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• 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

5.0

This was a great read. I didn’t know it was a story written from the point of view of an unreliable narrator until later in the book. When I finally realized, the entire book seemed to shift into something else entirely. It also made me realize how easy it is for manipulation to occur without even realizing it. This story uncovers horrors of the justice system and uncomfortable truths as well. I encourage everyone to read but caution because there is mention of child death. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Vomit, Child death, Sexual content, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Racial slurs, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Blood, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

sp00ky_girl28's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, and Bullying

Moderate: Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Homophobia

misha_ali's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was really enjoyable. The characters are set up well, are interesting and give a sufficiently complex portrayal of people who are on various sides of legality, as well as painting a distressing but organic picture of juvenile homes and the neglect faced by their occupants. I was all-in for a five-star rating for this one until the end twist, which bothered me and once I thought about it, it's because it completely flips the established dynamic and characterization established in the remaining 98% of the book. An excellent debut but I wish we'd committed to the characterization rather than go for the plot twist.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Child death

imanin10's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

3.5. I was not expecting that ending. Just like all the other reviews I should have braced myself but this was my second Tiffany Jackson book so I was still trying to figure her out. I was intrigued for most of the book but I think I got a little lost on the plot sometimes. I just feel kind of empty now and I need a follow up on what happened next.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Abortion, Blood, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, and Child death