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A review by booksthrilljessica
Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson
2.0
I saw this book getting a lot of highly rated reviews in a Facebook group, so I decided to give it a try. The premise definitely grabbed my attention as we are introduced to Mary B. Addison, who was convicted as a child for the murder of a baby. And after serving time in what she calls “baby jail,” Mary’s now living in a group home, trying to piece her life back together. But the big question that resurfaces throughout the story is….did she really do it?
While the concept was compelling, I struggled with the execution. The writing style and the interactions between Mary and the other characters in the group home just didn’t resonate with me. I understand that the author likely wanted to reflect a gritty, realistic environment, but I found it hard to connect with any of the characters, including Mary. I think we were supposed to feel sympathy for her, but that emotional connection never landed for me.
One thing that really threw me off was Mary’s unwavering loyalty to her mother, even as she faces becoming a mother herself. It felt unrealistic and frustrating. And as for the ending... it honestly felt like a letdown. After following Mary’s journey, the way things wrapped up made me question if sticking with her story was worth it. A strong premise, but unfortunately, it just didn’t hit the mark for me.