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kieraisreading's review against another edition
5.0

Summary from Goodreads
For sixteen-year-old Tiffany Sly, life hasn’t been safe or normal for a while. Losing her mom to cancer has her a little bit traumatized and now she has to leave her hometown of Chicago to live with the biological dad she’s never known.
Anthony Stone is a rich man with four other daughters—and rules for every second of the day. Tiffany tries to make the best of things, but she doesn’t fit into her new luxurious, but super-strict, home—or get along with her standoffish sister London. The only thing that makes her new life even remotely bearable is the strange boy across the street. Marcus McKinney has had his own experiences with death, and the unexpected friendship that blossoms between them is the only thing that makes her feel grounded.
But Tiffany has a secret. Another man claims he’s Tiffany’s real dad—and she only has seven days before he shows up to demand a paternity test and the truth comes out. With her life about to fall apart all over again, Tiffany finds herself discovering unexpected truths about her father, her mother and herself, and realizing that maybe family is in the bonds you make—and that life means sometimes taking risks.
My thoughts
I listened to Tiffany Sly Lives here now on audiobook. I really enjoyed the narrator her voice was very soothing and I think she did a good job with the characters and the tone of the story.
I really enjoyed the story. I liked the lavish descriptions of the houses and places they went. I liked how Tiffany was trying to fit in and find herself in this new place.
This book was hilarious, I was laughing right off the bat. I almost cried reading it which I love. I loved the emotion in the story.
Overall
I really enjoyed this book and I am definitely looking forward to reading more of Dana's work in the future!

Summary from Goodreads
For sixteen-year-old Tiffany Sly, life hasn’t been safe or normal for a while. Losing her mom to cancer has her a little bit traumatized and now she has to leave her hometown of Chicago to live with the biological dad she’s never known.
Anthony Stone is a rich man with four other daughters—and rules for every second of the day. Tiffany tries to make the best of things, but she doesn’t fit into her new luxurious, but super-strict, home—or get along with her standoffish sister London. The only thing that makes her new life even remotely bearable is the strange boy across the street. Marcus McKinney has had his own experiences with death, and the unexpected friendship that blossoms between them is the only thing that makes her feel grounded.
But Tiffany has a secret. Another man claims he’s Tiffany’s real dad—and she only has seven days before he shows up to demand a paternity test and the truth comes out. With her life about to fall apart all over again, Tiffany finds herself discovering unexpected truths about her father, her mother and herself, and realizing that maybe family is in the bonds you make—and that life means sometimes taking risks.
My thoughts
I listened to Tiffany Sly Lives here now on audiobook. I really enjoyed the narrator her voice was very soothing and I think she did a good job with the characters and the tone of the story.
I really enjoyed the story. I liked the lavish descriptions of the houses and places they went. I liked how Tiffany was trying to fit in and find herself in this new place.
This book was hilarious, I was laughing right off the bat. I almost cried reading it which I love. I loved the emotion in the story.
Overall
I really enjoyed this book and I am definitely looking forward to reading more of Dana's work in the future!

carlysumption's review against another edition
4.0
Very good overall, loved Tiffany and the family dynamics. However, I felt like the pacing was odd at times and there is a strange element towards the second half of the book that I did not like (no spoilers but the stuff involving Marcus' hobbies/book/energy).
marenkae's review against another edition
3.0
I feel like lately every book I finish I say "maaaaaaaybe 3.5 stars?" in the review but... like.... probably 3.5?? This was a very mixed bag. Absolutely worth it for the gems, though.
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
challenging
tense
medium-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? Yes
2.5
I liked the female MC Tiffany and Marcus. Their friendship was portrayed in a way that felt believable which is what led to my 2.5 star rating. What I didn’t enjoy was Anthony Stone and his use of using religion as a way to treat people (his own family & neighbors) in a really crappy way. Plus the manner in which he deals with his youngest daughter who is on the spectrum also was deplorable. I put this on my might be triggering self for those who get impacted by ableist language, physical abuse, discussions of religion, discussions around biracial people not really being black and intolerance towards others
autumnleeves's review against another edition
3.0
This was a refreshing read - easy to keep reading and very engaging. It didn't feel like a storyline, family or main character I'd read about before. Tiffany's struggles to understand what family means to her while dealing with anxiety were easy to relate to.
I wasn't sure what I was getting into as I started reading it - Tiffany's new family are Jehovah's Witnesses and I do not enjoy books that feature religion, but I was able to move past that, especially because the main character had to deal with the huge culture shock of being plunged into the midst of this strong belief system.
I wasn't sure what I was getting into as I started reading it - Tiffany's new family are Jehovah's Witnesses and I do not enjoy books that feature religion, but I was able to move past that, especially because the main character had to deal with the huge culture shock of being plunged into the midst of this strong belief system.
melaninmystic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
wombat_88's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
2.0
maryam162424's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really good book. There are many aspects of this book that were so new to me that it was a nice read. I’m always amazed by how much I can learn from reading a book.
Truthfully, I never even heard of Jehovah’s Witnesses so reading about and seeing a family that are witnesses was interesting. I really liked how the author shows the hypocrisy that can be in a person even though they claim to be firm believers. Many people are like in each distinct religion and I loved how this book acknowledges the fact that religion does mean to hate towards others.
I also loved the aspect of family in this book, especially between Tiffany and her new sisters. The way she was with her sisters and the way she helped them was really nice. Especially when Tiffany supported a sister after she confessed of committing a sin. I think Tiffany was extremely understanding at that point even though she had different beliefs.
I liked how true Tiffany’s voice was. She felt everything around her so deeply and was so compassionate. Each character in this book has some kind of development and I think that was so
Important to show because since Tiffany was new to this family, obviously things would change.
A nice read but also important. It talks a lot about religion and the existence of God (at the end of this book, I knew I was supposed to walk away knowing everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, even if I may not agree, it should not change the way we treat them, with respect). It also talks about anxiety and ocd, something I really appreciated. I thought the presentation of these things were pretty accurate. It also acknowledges the fact that EVERYONE is different. In race, personality, beliefs, etc., but it does not change the fact that everyone deserves the same treatment.
Truthfully, I never even heard of Jehovah’s Witnesses so reading about and seeing a family that are witnesses was interesting. I really liked how the author shows the hypocrisy that can be in a person even though they claim to be firm believers. Many people are like in each distinct religion and I loved how this book acknowledges the fact that religion does mean to hate towards others.
I also loved the aspect of family in this book, especially between Tiffany and her new sisters. The way she was with her sisters and the way she helped them was really nice. Especially when Tiffany supported a sister after she confessed of committing a sin. I think Tiffany was extremely understanding at that point even though she had different beliefs.
I liked how true Tiffany’s voice was. She felt everything around her so deeply and was so compassionate. Each character in this book has some kind of development and I think that was so
Important to show because since Tiffany was new to this family, obviously things would change.
A nice read but also important. It talks a lot about religion and the existence of God (at the end of this book, I knew I was supposed to walk away knowing everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, even if I may not agree, it should not change the way we treat them, with respect). It also talks about anxiety and ocd, something I really appreciated. I thought the presentation of these things were pretty accurate. It also acknowledges the fact that EVERYONE is different. In race, personality, beliefs, etc., but it does not change the fact that everyone deserves the same treatment.
ladym23's review against another edition
5.0
I wanted to read this book as soon as I heard about is several months ago. And it did not disappoint. I adore this book, I read the local library copy but I had to buy it because I want to own it and I know in a few months I will read this story again. First things first being a child born and raised in LA I love that the story is based in LA and brings up In- N-Out within the first chapter makes my heart happy. But most importantly the story is a realistic depiction of a young black girl moving to Simi Valley and trying not to perpetuate stereotypes that the world thinks of black people. Also all the reference that Dana L. Davis put included, my favorite being Sly and the Family Stone (*wink*) Hot Fun in the Summertime put this book as one of my favorite books in life.