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Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

18 reviews

bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition

dark tense fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Abortion, Animal death, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Child death, and Child abuse

Moderate: Dementia

hapikohw's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense

• 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

This book was so heavy, it's funny that Push was referenced though Mary couldn't see why.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Grief, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Animal death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness

dalmavatai's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This is probably my favorite Tiffany D. Jackson so far and it makes me really excited for The Weight of Blood! Mary is such an interesting character to follow and her experiences with her abusive mother, the criminal justice system and foster care are important and poignantly written. I wasn't crazy about the final twist but it was decent and I didn't see it coming. The mystery was really gripping throughout, I was so interested to find out what happened. Mary's voice is just super distinct and well developed and therefore I felt really connected to her character. My ranking of Tiffany D. Jackson books as of now: Allegedly, White Smoke, Monday's Not Coming, Grown. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Domestic abuse, Blood, Bullying, Child death, Grief, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, and Suicide attempt

amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Murder, Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Vomit, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, and Cursing

Minor: Abortion and Dementia

ashleycmms's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

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

bookedandbusy's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

This book was so good!

the plot twist was insane because I was fully convinced Mary was innocent!

I absolutely love Tiffany D. Jackson’s work! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Gaslighting, Child death, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Homophobia, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Murder, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

there’s a scene in which one of the people in the house finds a dead cat. This scene is extremely graphic and very upsetting. The aftermath is also graphic

cortnereads's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.5

Tiffany Jackson is now an auto buy author for me. 4.5 stars. 

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.

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Content Warnings

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

noreadingdegree's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.25

this is my second work and audiobook from jackson and i am still thoroughly impressed. jackson does not hold back in her stories and at times can be difficult to read. it is hard to say that i "enjoyed" this, but jackson clearly has a gift for storytelling. this is an unflinching and disturbing look at motherhood, the US justice system's treatment of black children/teens, and mental health. i was engrossed from beginning to end with only minor qualms. although i felt that the ending was a smidge rushed, i felt that the ending was incredibly well done and a testament to jackson's skill at writing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Pedophilia and Fatphobia

Minor: Vomit and Sexual content