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Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson
3.5
challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

➪ #LOPBuddyRead March Pick❤︎❤︎❤︎

This is the second book I’ve read by Tiffany D. Jackson, and I love how she makes you feel so strongly for the characters. She is an emotionally strong writer. Cheers 🥂
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☯︎➪ Synopsis: When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields?

Before there was a dead body, Enchanted’s dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey’s charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he’s dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted.
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☯︎➪ Review: If you’ve ever read “Monday’s Not Coming” by Tiffany, you definitely know what it feels like to have your heart being ripped out of your chest!!! Metaphorically of course😅 I loved the overall message of this story. This book was definitely written to show people, you CANNOT believe everything you see or read. There’s always a deeper meaning behind it.

The ending felt a bit rushed to me. There were a lot of plot holes. I felt that more motivation for certain motives would’ve made more sense. There were a lot of questionable moments within the story. Though I’m sure some of it was intentional due to the main character being a teenager.

There is a message of lack of support for Black women and women in general, when it comes to a males perspective, and judgement on a women’s mental state the world will place upon you. I love that Tiffany uses examples of Literature, Movies, and Artists into the writing for readers to identify with the character and her feelings. It definitely helps with judgement for a better understanding. There was a true MVP in this story. They deserve an award for being the “Saving Grace.” Very determined. Not backing down. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!!