Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

184 reviews

lilacwhisker's review

dark emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

Reread this book because I thought it would be a quick and fun throwback. I think part of the reason why I'm rating it lower than last time is because the twist does not hit as hard the second time lol. Still pretty good and an easy read. 

Review from August 2022:
5/5
I LOVED this book. For a 400+ page book it kept me hooked and the plot twist made me want to re-read the whole story again. This was insanely sad and I love how the characters are written. Overall, a must-read!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body horror, Miscarriage, and Blood

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Medical content, Dementia, and Grief

brandywinebooks's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder

annastasia_will's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

4.0

Holy crap. I need a break after this. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Murder

swappedmisfortune's review

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, and Murder

kawooreads's review

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

I've had this book on my TBR for awhile, pretty much ever since I read Grown by Jackson. This story is about two young girls who are best friends, Claudia and Monday. Inseparable since always, Claudia is perplexed to find that Monday is nowhere to be found on the first day of 8th grade. Where is she? Why does her phone number no longer work? Did she leave home? Does she just not want to be Claudia's friend anymore? Is she missing? This book is described as a thriller but it was more like heavy drama with a side of mystery. As Claudia tries to piece together the sudden disappearance of Monday, the reader goes on a journey of insufferable moments in  adolescence and the power of secrets, of school bullies and the challenges that shape us,  where the failures of family, community, and systems harm the most innocent amongst us.  This book is a work of fiction but the story is very much real.  It broke my heart in many ways and by the end I was a mess.  I recommend anyone going into this book have a first aid kit and box of tissues, because it will cut you deep enough to leave a scar. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder

sophafie'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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Miscarriage, and Violence

Minor: Excrement and Lesbophobia

earthangel_7's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

5.0

Gut wrenching and emotional, literally almost hit my breaking point reading this. Lots of trigger warnings but overall a beautiful piece.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse

jeeniusreads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Grief

sby616's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Torture, and Murder

lifeonasofa's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.5

Monday’s Not Coming ⛔️  Review 

“So remember, Sweet Pea, just 'cause someone got a roof, don't make it a home" - Tiffany D Jackson 🏡 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5 Stars 

⚠️ Please check TWs - Abuse, Child Death, Grief, Mental Illness, PTSD, Violence, Racism, Homophobia, Bullying. 

I don’t think there are any words that will do this book justice. It’s a heartbreaking look at children lost in the system and the trauma that comes with losing someone close to you. It’s beautifully written and so important but not a book for everyone. 💔

The friendship between Claudia and Monday is so well captured, I felt myself feeling cold without Monday. I loved the culture, it made the book come alive outside of Claudia’s head. The way school, friendships, love and parenting were tackled in this book was no easy feat but Jackson made it seem effortless. 💕

Personally, I’m glad I listened to the audiobook as the chapters do hop to different points on the timeline. The ending was different to what I expected, but I think it was an important addition and again the audiobook really helped drill this home. Highly recommend 📖

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Violence, Trafficking, Alcohol, and Classism