A review by kawooreads
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

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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