A review by annies1
Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

5.0

The book Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson is a young adult novel about a teenage girl named Mary B. Addison who was convicted of killing a baby when she was nine years old. The story follows Mary as she tries to navigate her life as a convicted murderer and deal with the abuse she faced while in the group home system. Throughout the book, Mary's story is interwoven with themes of race, class, and mental illness. As she tries to clear her name and prove her innocence, Mary must confront the truth about what really happened on the night of the baby's death and the secrets that have been hidden from her for years. In the end, Mary must decide whether to continue living a lie or to risk everything to tell the truth and reclaim her life.

This is an excellent book with excellent narration. It really has some excellent character development and heartwarming examples of people who reach out to Mary and treat her with compassion. I highly recommend it.