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Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

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ashs_books's review against another edition

5.0

Allegedly is my kind of book! It’s about a nine year old girl who killed a baby. Allegedly. I absolutely devoured this book. It was dark, disturbing, creepy and I was on edge the whole time. The book made me feel sad and angry for the characters. I love books that can do that. To be honest, I’m a little confused by the ending, but I also LOVE those kinds of endings!

lbethea336's review against another edition

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emotional sad 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

A story that could be true. Very impactful read was really hoping for a different ending. Do recommend.

year23's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious sad 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

3.5

uroberts's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional fast-paced

4.5

stellahadz's review against another edition

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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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