A review by misha_ali
Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was really enjoyable. The characters are set up well, are interesting and give a sufficiently complex portrayal of people who are on various sides of legality, as well as painting a distressing but organic picture of juvenile homes and the neglect faced by their occupants. I was all-in for a five-star rating for this one until the end twist, which bothered me and once I thought about it, it's because it completely flips the established dynamic and characterization established in the remaining 98% of the book. An excellent debut but I wish we'd committed to the characterization rather than go for the plot twist.
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