Reviews

White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson

usxrn4m3's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.75

skyhiiigh's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me thoroughly engaged. Marigold moves into a new home w/ her mom, brother, stepdad & stepsister. She isn’t at all excited about the move & things start to get strange when things go missing & it feels like someone is watching her 

bookwhorekeke's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

candizluv4books's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-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

5.0

ellsnp's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

2.5

eldritchreader's review against another edition

4.0

Trigger warnings:

Spoiler

substance abuse & addiction, overdose, strangulation, arson, mentioned death of a child, death by fire mentioned, paedophilia mentioned, racism, anxiety & panic attacks, intrusive thoughts (specifically delusional parasitosis), blood depiction, murder, incarceration, police brutality discussed, anaphylactic shock

Tackling mental health, addiction, haunted houses, family dynamics and gentrification, Jackson once again weaves a story that tackles a whole lot without feeling overwhelming or forced. This is a thriller perfect for readers who enjoyed When No One is Watching, embodying the same slower style of thriller. It's a story that isn't just plot twists and mystery, featuring well-developed characters that offer more than pawns in a thrilling puzzle.

This is a book that presents as a fantastic contemporary story, with bizarre occurrences and questionable happenings blurring the story into a much more sinister genre. Readers will be kept guessing whether there is truly a paranormal aspect of this story, right until the end.

Note: Review copies received from Libro.FM and HarperCollins Australia. This does not impact opinions within this review.

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iamloreal's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I wish a few more details were wrapped up at the end of the story. It ended right as the dust began to settle and it felt a bit rushed. I enjoyed the story though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Addiction, Classism, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Colonisation, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Violence

Minor: Pedophilia

mmpickart's review against another edition

4.0

A must-read for anyone who enjoys haunted houses and psychological thrillers! It didn't give me nightmares but I had multiple chills while reading.

bookjaz's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? No

4.0

bookishrealm's review against another edition

4.0

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