Reviews with content warning for Sexual assault - Grown

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sarahbethhh's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

a difficult but important read. the framing was interesting, the subject matter devastating, but i felt the narrative itself could use more work.

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cosmicwillow's review

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

this was a tough but very moving read. i loved the way the narrative was structured, too.

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unlyke_li's review

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dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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jht5791's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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tmcphetridge4's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

My first Tiffany Jackson book, I listened to it in one sitting while I made cupcakes for several hours. I... did not like this book. But I want to make it clear that this is NOT my chosen genre of book (I have to read this book for a course I am helping to teach). I found myself cringing all throughout the first half of the book. I know that is the point (to depict a toxic relationship), but I just... wouldn't choose to read this book. Aside from the very clear toxic elements of the book, I thought the "plot twist" at the end was cheap. I am not a big fan of books that "twist" the ending and make you question everything about what you just read. I saw the twist coming, but I also think that it wasn't necessary.

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roguereader1980's review

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dark emotional sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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kmoreads's review against another edition

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challenging fast-paced

5.0

I love Tiffany D. Jackson! Her books are so powerful and moving. This one was no different.

I listened to Grown on audio and the narration was fantastic.

This YA book centers around Enchanted Jones. She wants to be a singer, but her parents are pushing her to be a swimmer. After an audition she meets famous singer, Corey Fields. He takes her under his wing and promises to make her a superstar. Then he ends up dead.

This is a must read for all. It was not an easy read, but one that shows just how normalized victim blaming is in our society sadly.

Trigger Warnings: child abuse, sexual assault, kidnapping

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