A review by nixter
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I never knew I needed a Carrie retelling rooted in good ol Southern racism til now. From the beginning, this book upset me in all the right ways. The depiction of racism, prejudice, and bullying was very accurate to the point where it made my skin crawl. I would definitely make sure you’re in the right headspace for this kind of book, but when you are, it’s PHENOMENAL. At no point was I bored or underwhelmed. The hardship that Maddy faced was enough to make me root for her in the end, which made me question stuff about myself. I would recommend this 10/10 times. 
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