A review by honeytintedpages
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson

mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

This book was such a thrilling read! There were moments where I was genuinely spooked, holding my breath and feeling like the terrifying events were happening to me too. I couldn’t put it down, I was even reading it at a party because I had to know how it ended.

One of my favorite things about this book was how the backstory was seamlessly woven into the present. Every detail felt relevant, adding so much depth to the story. I also really loved the main character—she was so real and honest, and she eventually was able to recognize her flaws (I love character growth in a book). The descriptions throughout were phenomenal, from the MC’s emotions to even the house’s feelings it was just too good.

While the story felt complete, I did wish for a bit more closure at the end. Still, it was an incredible read that left me thinking about the importance of putting yourself in other people’s shoes. Sometimes you have to look outside of your own hurt and trauma to connect with others.