Reviews tagging 'Trafficking'

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

39 reviews

tmcphetridge4's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Torture, Gaslighting, Murder, Violence, Death, Drug use, and Rape

ksuazo94's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Trafficking, Sexual content, Violence, Sexual assault, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

kmyr1123's review

dark reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Murder, Trafficking, Pedophilia, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug use, Drug abuse, Torture, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Confinement, Blood, and Stalking

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Dementia, and Suicide attempt

gabyisafreeelf's review

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Racism, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Rape, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

Moderate: Infertility

haddie's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

tiffany d. jackson always writes amazing novels 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Trafficking, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape

Moderate: Blood

armstrongangela83's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Rape, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Kidnapping

lyton's review

challenging emotional hopeful tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

HAD ME SOBBING !

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Rape, Drug abuse, and Trafficking

krisc1989's review

dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Trafficking, Violence, Kidnapping, Death, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Stalking, and Addiction

jessicafacchinigould's review

dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Trafficking

Moderate: Alcohol, Racism, and Gaslighting

kathleenes's review

challenging dark informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Rape, Trafficking, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Drug use, Murder, Sexual assault, Grief, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship