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A review by vicktorea
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
WHAT IN THE EVER-LOVING FUCK?????
I'm so creeped out right now and this is how a good thriller should make the reader feel afterwards (and throughout...because believe me, I was creeped the hell out from start to finish)!
Tiffany D. Jackson has done it again; crafted another brilliant and educational story (covering topics from mental health and addiction to gentrification and environmental racism) that makes the reader genuinely feel a whirlwind of emotions that sweeps them along for the ride with the main character. Creeped out aside, I found myself angry, nervous and freaking out - it truly felt like everything I was reading was unfolding in front of me like a movie.
Our narrator, Marigold (Mari), feels unreliable given her past which is explored throughout the novel. She left me wondering if I could trust her, and, as infuriating as she could be, I also found myself sympathizing with her and identifying with her in some aspects; Jackson writes her Black characters for her Black audience - there's always a relatable aspect to them and I adore that about her writing.
White Smoke is an incredibly intense, creepy, atmospheric and thought-provoking read; perfect for the lovers of spooky szn! I dare you to try reading it at night right before bed!
Big thank you to Harper Collins Canada / HCC Frenzy & NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I'm so creeped out right now and this is how a good thriller should make the reader feel afterwards (and throughout...because believe me, I was creeped the hell out from start to finish)!
Tiffany D. Jackson has done it again; crafted another brilliant and educational story (covering topics from mental health and addiction to gentrification and environmental racism) that makes the reader genuinely feel a whirlwind of emotions that sweeps them along for the ride with the main character. Creeped out aside, I found myself angry, nervous and freaking out - it truly felt like everything I was reading was unfolding in front of me like a movie.
Our narrator, Marigold (Mari), feels unreliable given her past which is explored throughout the novel. She left me wondering if I could trust her, and, as infuriating as she could be, I also found myself sympathizing with her and identifying with her in some aspects; Jackson writes her Black characters for her Black audience - there's always a relatable aspect to them and I adore that about her writing.
White Smoke is an incredibly intense, creepy, atmospheric and thought-provoking read; perfect for the lovers of spooky szn! I dare you to try reading it at night right before bed!
Big thank you to Harper Collins Canada / HCC Frenzy & NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism and Vomit