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Blood in the Water
by Tiffany D. Jackson
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Special thanks to the author & @scholastic for my gifted copy‼️
Debuting her latest book Blood in the Water targeting middle-grade readers Tiffany D. Jackson crafts a thrilling murder mystery that may just capture the attention of all readers.
The novel follows twelve-year-old Kaylani McKinnon as she leaves her beloved city of Brooklyn to head to Martha’s Vineyard for the summer with some family friends. You’d think this would be an exciting time for Kaylani but no she had much bigger things on her plate like her father and waiting by the phone for him to call. Not to mention it’s been years since she’s been around the Watson’s and their snooty granddaughters Cassie and London. Nonetheless she planned to make the best of the trip but what should’ve been a fun experience will soon turn deadly.
Jackson always does a great job creating memorable characters and crafting a setting that always feels realistic. I’ve never seen or been to Martha’s Vineyard yet I could easily picture everything. I enjoyed seeing Kaylani deal with the challenges of her situation and how she wasn’t pressed to fit into her new environment. She was a very attentive and confident character and I loved the fact she wasn’t afraid to speak up for herself.
I was definitely rooting for her friendship with Miles. Their connection and determination to uncover the truth was perfectly portrayed. And having both lost someone in different situations the burden of responsibility they were carrying was so heavy yet they understood each other. Cassie and London on the other hand were such mean girls but I felt their personalities and behavior added to the story.
Overall, I enjoyed the book it was adventurous and had an even blend of mystery, suspense and drama. It’s a short read yet it’s thoroughly engaging and the pacing was well-balanced. As the story develops it gets a little twisty on who or what’s behind the murder. But if you pay attention to a few things mentioned you can predict the ending. If you’re thinking about reading this book I recommend it‼️
Rating: 4.5/5⭐️
Debuting her latest book Blood in the Water targeting middle-grade readers Tiffany D. Jackson crafts a thrilling murder mystery that may just capture the attention of all readers.
The novel follows twelve-year-old Kaylani McKinnon as she leaves her beloved city of Brooklyn to head to Martha’s Vineyard for the summer with some family friends. You’d think this would be an exciting time for Kaylani but no she had much bigger things on her plate like her father and waiting by the phone for him to call. Not to mention it’s been years since she’s been around the Watson’s and their snooty granddaughters Cassie and London. Nonetheless she planned to make the best of the trip but what should’ve been a fun experience will soon turn deadly.
Jackson always does a great job creating memorable characters and crafting a setting that always feels realistic. I’ve never seen or been to Martha’s Vineyard yet I could easily picture everything. I enjoyed seeing Kaylani deal with the challenges of her situation and how she wasn’t pressed to fit into her new environment. She was a very attentive and confident character and I loved the fact she wasn’t afraid to speak up for herself.
I was definitely rooting for her friendship with Miles. Their connection and determination to uncover the truth was perfectly portrayed. And having both lost someone in different situations the burden of responsibility they were carrying was so heavy yet they understood each other. Cassie and London on the other hand were such mean girls but I felt their personalities and behavior added to the story.
Overall, I enjoyed the book it was adventurous and had an even blend of mystery, suspense and drama. It’s a short read yet it’s thoroughly engaging and the pacing was well-balanced. As the story develops it gets a little twisty on who or what’s behind the murder. But if you pay attention to a few things mentioned you can predict the ending. If you’re thinking about reading this book I recommend it‼️
Rating: 4.5/5⭐️