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A review by ashylibrarian
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Another stellar novel from Tiffany D. Jackson.
This modern-day Carrie retelling brings in classic Stephen King pops with the well-known Tiffany D. Jackson surprises.
I have not read Carrie, but I believe I watched the original movie a few years ago. Jackson did a fantastic job creating a modern retelling of this horror story while integrating in important conversations around race and the oppression that Black individuals still face today. This story may be fantasy but it is relevant. The events take place in 2014, not too far back from where we are today, though we are still seeing the racial bullying, the white supremacy mindset, and the horrific treatment of black folks (male-presenting, specifically) by police officers.
Like many have said before me, though I knew mostly what the ending would bring, I was not able to put this book down. Jackson expertly knows how to keep a reader invested in the story.
I also want to note that this book does come with a heavy content warning list, so please glace over that before reading if you feel this book might be triggering in any way.
Thank you, Ms. Jackson, for creating yet another powerful, emotional, relevant, and capturing story. I will absolutely be recommending this to my readers in the library.
This modern-day Carrie retelling brings in classic Stephen King pops with the well-known Tiffany D. Jackson surprises.
I have not read Carrie, but I believe I watched the original movie a few years ago. Jackson did a fantastic job creating a modern retelling of this horror story while integrating in important conversations around race and the oppression that Black individuals still face today. This story may be fantasy but it is relevant. The events take place in 2014, not too far back from where we are today, though we are still seeing the racial bullying, the white supremacy mindset, and the horrific treatment of black folks (male-presenting, specifically) by police officers.
Like many have said before me, though I knew mostly what the ending would bring, I was not able to put this book down. Jackson expertly knows how to keep a reader invested in the story.
I also want to note that this book does come with a heavy content warning list, so please glace over that before reading if you feel this book might be triggering in any way.
Thank you, Ms. Jackson, for creating yet another powerful, emotional, relevant, and capturing story. I will absolutely be recommending this to my readers in the library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Bullying, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Body horror, Racism, Gaslighting, Racial slurs, Confinement, Child abuse, Classism, Child death, Murder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Police brutality, Death, Blood, Hate crime, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationship, and Gun violence
Minor: Sexual content, Abandonment, Cancer, Animal death, Cursing, and Alcohol