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A review by annagwritesandreads
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
General Description: Prom night. Springville is set ablaze, with many seniors not making it out alive, but the ones that do all say the same thing - Maddy did it. What exactly did Maddy do? Why was see at the prom? How was she able to cause such destruction when for most of her life she has been labelled as an outcast? Follow Maddy's story to see what happens when someone is pushed too far.
All the goods:
- I absolutely ADORED the audiobook format. I would highly recommend this as an audiobook because of the podcast style you get. Also, all the narrators for all the characters are fantastic.
- While there are heavy topics, I think they are handled well in the book. Folks get exactly what is coming for them.
- Maddy's exploration of her power (while never fully explained) was so interesting. I feel like it's something I haven't read before and kept me interested to read more.
- While there tries to be a romance part of this book, I feel like it's not overpowering and adds to the complexity of the book.
The loss of a star:
- It was a bit slow paced personally
- You don't get true resolution at the end. You can assume but I wish we got an extended epilogue to truly wrap everything up.
Overall, if you're looking for a unique audiobook experience that's a little heavy, I would highly recommend this book!
All the goods:
- I absolutely ADORED the audiobook format. I would highly recommend this as an audiobook because of the podcast style you get. Also, all the narrators for all the characters are fantastic.
- While there are heavy topics, I think they are handled well in the book. Folks get exactly what is coming for them.
- Maddy's exploration of her power (while never fully explained) was so interesting. I feel like it's something I haven't read before and kept me interested to read more.
- While there tries to be a romance part of this book, I feel like it's not overpowering and adds to the complexity of the book.
The loss of a star:
- It was a bit slow paced personally
- You don't get true resolution at the end. You can assume but I wish we got an extended epilogue to truly wrap everything up.
Overall, if you're looking for a unique audiobook experience that's a little heavy, I would highly recommend this book!